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What's New in Maine

Community-led conservation protects 978 acres at Tumbledown Dick Mountain

In October 2026, a five-year effort culminated in the permanent conservation of 978 acres of woodlands and wetlands in Gilead, Maine, as Mahoosuc Land Trust took ownership of Tumbledown Dick Mountain.  

Firewood Banks: Neighbors helping neighbors, one cord at a time 

Across the Northern Forest, firewood banks are turning a local resource into affordable heat, stronger communities, and greater energy security. 

Trail crew spending 5 weeks in Maine’s Moosehead Lake Region 

The trail work is implementing one of the core strategies identified in the Moosehead Outdoor Recreation Investment Strategy, developed by the Northern Forest Center and local partners in 2025.

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What's New in New Hampshire

Leaving the forest in good hands

Julie Renaud Evans retires after more than two decades of guiding towns across the Northern Forest as they take their land into their own hands.

Q&A with board member Morgan Mead Hill

Morgan Mead Hill is a new member of the Northern Forest Center’s board. A former creative strategist and audio producer, they run Mount Cabot Maple, a small agroforestry business on their family land in New Hampshire’s North Country where they grew up.

Coös Housing Convening

Lack of housing continues to challenge North Country communities, businesses, and residents. Join us to connect with others eager to find solutions and take action on this persistent issue.

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What's New in New York

Making a home in a hometown

Turning the Northern Forest Center's know-how into a housing roadmap for Indian Lake Kylie Cannan can walk the length of [...]

Reflection: Vermont Forest Innovation Summit highlights opportunities for Northern Forest amid acute challenges

We’re in a moment of tremendous challenge to the health of forests and the livelihoods of people who steward and depend on them. And there is a clear opportunity, and need, for smart policy and investment. 

You’re invited: Ribbon cutting for Tupper Lake apartments set for Sept. 24

Be the first to see the new apartments during the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 179 Park St. in Tupper Lake!

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What's New in Vermont

Lyndon Furniture continues to evolve 

Lyndon Furniture, a solid-wood furniture manufacturer, has a been mainstay of the Lyndon and St. Johnsbury community for nearly 50 years.

Artists in community

Outside 560 Railroad St. in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, stands a chimera. It entices walkers a little further down the street to look at the statue, the gardens, the historic building, and the public art. 

Vermont bike shop focuses on community

LINK’s model works in large part because it shares a space with Caledonia Bike Works, owned by Paxton Anderson and Ryan Murphy, who met volunteering with LINK.

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