Built By Wood – 196 Penobscot Avenue

Using wood in construction aligns historic preservation goals, local economic impact, and carbon reduction at the Gehring House.

Center Improves Access to Outdoor Recreation for Region’s Youth

The Center has awarded grants for 12 community projects to increase youth access to the outdoors and foster stewardship ethics.

Marketing Series Celebrates Four Years of Impact

Center’s Telling Your Forest Story marketing series wraps after four years and 32 graduated wood products business.

The Center’s Gehring House Renovation Wins Award

Maine Preservation recognized the Gehring House renovation with an award for outstanding redevelopment that saved a neglected community asset while preserving remarkable historic woodwork and craftsmanship.  

Center Submits 28-Unit Housing Plan for Greenville

The Northern Forest Center submitted the preliminary subdivision application for its 28-unit housing development on Spruce Street to the Greenville Planning Board.

Downtown Studio Space for Artists in Millinocket, Maine

The Northern Forest Center is offering studio space for artists at 196 Penobscot Avenue in downtown Millinocket.

Center Supports Nordic Skiing Center with New Signage, Part of the Center’s “MORIS” Project

The Center provided $5,000, secured from the RK Mellon Foundation, to support Nordic trail signage at Friends of a Fierce Chase in Monson, Maine.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Center is making it easier for Northern Forest youth to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,500 – $3,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects. The application deadline is March 13, 2026. Awards will be announced by or on April 10. 

Center Showcases Use of Wood in New Housing

The Center team shares why and how we integrate wood products into our housing developments.

Students Gain Valuable Work Experience

Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Programs are up and running in four high schools in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties in Maine, with programming reaching students at two additional schools, thanks to a grant secured by the Center.