Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument

Portland nonprofit wins prestigious NEA ‘Big Read’ grant

Mechanics' Hall, a member-supported cultural hub and library, will use the $20,000 matching grant for a year-long literary program inspired by Daniel Mason's novel, "North Woods."

MEREDA 2024 Notable Project: Tekakapimek Contact Station, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

The site was connected to the existing infrastructure through the construction of four miles of access roads.

Congressional bill advances to expand Katahdin Woods and Water monument access

Additional access roadways would bring visitors closer to the Millinocket community and could expand the Katahdin region’s tourism economy, according to proponents.

Katahdin Woods and Water monument could get new entry with approval from Congress pending

Legislation wending through the U.S. Senate would improve access from the south and better connect the monument to the Millinocket region and major roadways.
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Constructed with mass timber, visitor center for Katahdin monument nears completion

Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is expected to contribute to the Katahdin region’s burgeoning four-season recreation economy and to support the revitalization of local communities. 

National Park Service seeks up to 2,500 acres for entry to Katahdin monument

The request is significantly reduced from the 42,000 acres requested in 2022, in a bill cosponsored at that time by U.S. Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Susan Collins, R-Maine. 

Take me to the river: Talking Head David Byrne talks about dam removal in Maine

Among other things, David Byrne and a panel of experts said river restoration doesn't mean Mainers stop making dollars and cents.

Katahdin Woods and Waters receives $1M grant toward monument’s visitor center

Construction of the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is nearing completion, and it's expected to open in August.
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Wright-Ryan to lead construction of visitor center for Katahdin Region

A $35 million fundraising campaign for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument includes Wabanaki-directed projects.

Improved access to Katahdin Woods and Waters monument sought by King, Collins

The region is seeing increasing foot traffic, in part due to the national monument. A southern boundary expansion is expected to improve access.
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