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From groundbreakings for the Roux Institute building and an Auburn mixed-use site to the unveiling of the Woods & Waters welcome center, here is construction news from Portland to Coburn Gore.

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. 

Maine's federal recreation areas, including Acadia National Park, had more than 4.1 million visitors last year. Hotel and restaurant spending were the largest contributors.

Established in 2016 by presidential proclamation, the 87,500-acre monument benefitted from a superintendent who brought a long history with the National Park Service. Five years ago, it was difficult to find the entrance. Today there are trails and more.

Former Katahdin Chamber of Commerce Director Peter Jamieson will promote economic development in Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway, Patten, Mount Chase, Sherman, Stacyville and Island Falls in the position that was created in 2018.

For the eight towns straddling Penobscot and Aroostook counties, economic growth may come as the result of a steady stream of "micro-transformations," led by entrepreneurs motivated by outdoor attractions — and the pandemic.

The national monument east of Baxter State Park opened in 2016, and the National Park Service says signs along Interstate 95 and Route 11 will be up in time for the 2020 season.

More focus on the northern towns of the Katahdin region, more places to eat and better infrastructure...

The Katahdin Region Development Board is reviewing applications for the post of economic development director for the region, and will set up interviews soon, said Mike Michaud, chairman of the development board.

The Eastern Maine Development Corp. plans to hire its first economic development director, who is expected to help boost the Katahdin Region's economy.