Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of the things people suggested as additions to the list we published on Independence Day weekend.
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Court blocks returning signs to Acadia, other national parks and monuments
Federal officials were ordered last month to restore the signage by Friday, including displays at Acadia National Park on warming oceans and Wabanaki heritage.
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National parks staff should not confirm deaths, memo says
The Interior Department disputed a national news report about the change in communications policy, which would affect Acadia National Park.
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Acadia’s citizen advisory commission has not met this year
The commission usually meets 3 times per year. The chair told members in a letter he believes local park service staff are doing ‘everything in their power to get these meetings approved.’
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Maine isn’t just a wedding destination. People come to propose, too. | Column
Acadia National Park and Portland Head Light are popular spots to pop the question.
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Acadia’s Jordan Pond House needs repairs. Federal funding might be coming.
All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation support more money for repairs at national parks.
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Climate and Wabanaki signs to return to Acadia
A federal judge gave the Trump administration until July 3 to return signs it had removed from national parks and monuments, including climate change and Wabanaki displays at Acadia National Park.
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Former employee accuses Acadia National Park of discrimination
A man with Native American heritage has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the park repeatedly hired white candidates under 40 or left positions unfilled.
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Where are the songbirds? As climate shifts, Acadia’s forests are getting quieter
The songbird population at Acadia National Park has become smaller and quieter over the last half century.
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What to expect at Acadia and Maine’s state parks this year
Some changes are coming this year, like higher fees and new facilities.