Bike Borderlands Plans for Season Ahead

With mountain biking season in sight, members of the Bike Borderlands collaborative have big plans for this summer and beyond.

New Position Will Help Raise Educational Aspiration in Maine West Region

New position will help raise educational aspirations and attainment in Western Maine.

Grants Will Help Spruce Up Katahdin Region Buildings

The Northern Forest Center is offering grants to spruce up store fronts in the Katahdin region.

Maine West Partnership Connects Outdoor Recreation with Youth Programs

Winter outdoor recreation challenge will benefit youth programs in western Maine.

Community Forest Project Going Strong in Woodstock, Maine

The town of Woodstock, Maine, has moved a step closer to its dream of founding the Buck’s Ledge Community Forest on 634 acres long used by residents and visitors for recreation.

Greenville Rallies Around New Downtown Park on Moosehead Lake

A new park in Greenville, ME guarantees public access to Maine’s largest lake right from downtown.

New Public Wi-Fi Hotspots Support Internet Access

Residents of the Maine West communities of Harrison and Bethel are benefiting from new public access Wi-Fi hotspots provided by Community Concepts Finance Corporation and the Northern Forest Center.

Giving Back by Getting Outside

A Maine West program encouraged healthy outdoor activities and raised $6,000 to support local afterschool programs

Community Recreation Projects Move Ahead

Three communities are making steady progress on projects funded by the Northern Forest Destination Development initiative to serve residents and visitors with improved outdoor recreation opportunities.

Embrace Our Place Pledge Greets Hikers, Boaters

New signage is introducing hikers and boaters to The Mahoosuc Way: Embrace Our Place pledge to encourage actions that protect and sustain the quality of place in the western Maine region.