The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed until further notice.
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Park service identifies hikers found dead in Acadia National Park
Wayne Beckford and Kassandra Caceres of Massachusetts were hiking in the park when they apparently fell along ice-covered cliff bands.
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Two hikers found dead after apparent fall in Acadia National Park
Officials say a man and woman from Massachusetts appear to have fallen about 100 feet along ice-covered cliff bands on Dorr Mountain.
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Helicopter rescues Belfast man from icy trail in Acadia
Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
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Sen. King to chair Senate panels on national parks and nuclear forces
Maine’s junior U.S. senator was tapped to chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, and a subcommittee that oversees U.S. nuclear and strategic forces.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins to back Haaland for Interior secretary, sealing her approval
The announcement makes Haaland’s confirmation by the Senate nearly certain and follows Haaland’s endorsement last week by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress comes together finally to help national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act was a great step, but the work shouldn’t end there.
Posted inLocal & State
State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes
Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday
Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s enjoy Maine’s outdoors responsibly during COVID crisis
Lawmakers can help by investing in the federal and state programs that make public lands available.