National Park Service Archives - Bangor Daily News

The federal shutdown is over but its impact on Acadia could linger

by Bill Trotter November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Much of Acadia’s winterization work hasn’t been finished and the park missed out on an estimate $1.5 million in entrance fees.

Opinion Contributor

Under Trump, national parks are hiding inconvenient truths

by Chellie Pingree September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

‘Damage can not be overstated’ Chellie Pingree says, raising concerns over national park workforce culling

by Tribune Content Agency March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Federal workers can be allies in search for government efficiencies

by Opinion Contributor March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Maine’s national park and monument added $750M to the economy last year

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Acadia’s Park Loop Road opens to traffic on Monday

by Christopher Burns April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

Acadia's current maintenance building was built in the 1950s and has been described as "beyond repair."

Acadia is beginning work on long-awaited new maintenance facility

by Christopher Burns April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Acadia National Park now sees more visits during the off season than it did during the summer a decade ago.

More people are visiting Acadia National Park during the off season

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Maine has missed a federal deadline for submitting pollution reduction plans for Acadia National Park and other protected lands.

Acadia National Park wants to raise entrance fees this summer

by Bill Trotter February 6, 2023February 7, 2023

Maine's national monument could expand under new legislation proposed in Congress.

New legislation would let Maine’s national monument expand

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

You still have a chance to rent and rehabilitate this historic Down East home

by Christopher Burns July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Angus King wants a digital national park pass

by The Associated Press March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

Angus King wants more staff at national parks as visits grow

by The Associated Press February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

New superintendent appointed to Maine’s national monument

by Pete Warner November 29, 2021November 30, 2021

Opinion Contributor

National parks need to tell Indigenous history

by Tribune Content Agency October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Our national parks need more funding to keep up with rising number of visitors

by Opinion Contributor August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Katahdin Woods and Waters — Maine’s national monument — celebrates 5th anniversary

by The BDN Editorial Board August 23, 2021August 24, 2021

Maine’s national monument marks its 5th anniversary

by The Associated Press August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

National parks require masks ‘regardless of vaccination status’

by Bloomberg August 17, 2021August 19, 2021

National parks are so crowded that Congress is getting involved

by Tribune Content Agency July 29, 2021July 30, 2021