They have twice been told that the section of the gulf is off the table for a federal ‘monument’ designation, and fishing groups also oppose it.
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Expectations mixed in wake of national monument meetings
Opponents of the Katahdin-area proposal are determined to fight on, but others see the designation as a done deal and believe it’s time to plan for that outcome.
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Congressional committee plans national monument hearing in Maine
Rep. Bruce Poliquin requested the House Committee on Natural Resources ‘field hearing’ in the Katahdin region to air concerns of residents who oppose a proposed North Woods national monument.
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Park Service chief hears emotional, divided views on North Woods national monument
About 1,000 Maine residents and local officials attend two meetings, with testimony split between those who think it will hurt the region’s forest products industry and others who think it will pump new life into a lackluster economy.
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Poliquin requests House committee visit over national monument designation
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants the House Natural Resources Committee to hold ‘an official congressional field hearing’ in Maine to hear Katahdin-area residents’ concerns.
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Fishing board chairman urges caution on Atlantic sea monument
Douglas Grout of the regional commission says more analysis is needed.
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Bill opposing national monuments in Maine going to LePage’s desk
The proposal is inspired by the debate over plans to create a national monument or national park in the Katahdin region.
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Maine House to Obama: No national monument in North Woods
The 77-71 vote sends a message but can’t stop the presidential designation, which supporters hope will lead to a national park.