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In reply to the discussion: National park in northern Maine [View all]

MADem

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3. I like the idea. I think the loggers might not, though.
Sun Feb 17, 2013, 01:49 AM
Feb 2013

News report on the subject: http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/231439/2/Would-a-new-national-park-help-northern-Maine

A foundation established by millionaire Roxanne Quimby is considering donating 70,000 acres she has already purchased around Baxter State Park to form the new national park.

Lucas St. Clair, president of the board of the foundation called "Elliotsville Plantation" is also Quimby's son. He says the reports prove that a national park or a combined national park and recreation area could be a boon to the region.

The reports compare 16 similar communities in the U.S. with a national park, a recreation area, or a combined national park and recreation area.


I think it would help the economy up that way, and that could use a little help.

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National park in northern Maine [View all] old man 76 Feb 2013 OP
Hello from Winthrop, Maine! MarianJack Feb 2013 #1
I like the idea. avebury Feb 2013 #2
I like the idea. I think the loggers might not, though. MADem Feb 2013 #3
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