Creating a Community Forest in Otisfield, Maine

In partnership with the Western Foothills Land Trust and Otisfield Conservation Commission, the Center has kicked off the public planning process for the creation of an 85-acre Community Forest in western Maine.

Gehring House Opens in Bethel, Maine

A festive crowd gathered to celebrate the opening of nine apartments in the Gehring House in Bethel, Maine.

Municipal Leaders Share Short Term Rental Regulation Successes

Four town officials discuss their communities' unique approach to regulating short-term rentals (STR) in Northern Forest Center webinar.

Bike Borderlands Expands to 16 Mountain Bike Trail Networks

The Center-led Bike Borderlands mountain bike network collaborative is doubling from 8 to 16 member networks, including destinations in New York state for the first time.

Strategies for a More Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Industry

Center webinar highlighted programs and advocates in the Northern Forest whose mission is to welcome more people into outdoor spaces.

Experts Share Zoning Best Practices for Housing Solutions

Center webinar explored barriers to new housing development that may be present in your town’s planning and zoning, as well as tools and techniques that communities have utilized to address these barriers.

Regional Policy Pulse

Across the region, policymakers are busy trying to move legislation through as states near the end of their legislative sessions. See what’s top of mind.

Built By Wood – The Gehring House

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

New Apartments Ready in Bethel, Maine

Redeveloped historic Gehring House ready to welcome residents

Regional Policy Pulse

Across the region, state legislatures are in session looking to amend or enact legislation that would bring state-wide changes for years or even decades down the road. See what’s top if mind.