Center Purchases Property in Bethel, Maine, for Redevelopment
The Northern Forest Center has purchased and will redevelop the Gehring House in Bethel to help relieve the lack of middle-income housing.
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Programs Improving Equity in Outdoor Access
New programs are improving access to outdoor activities for people in western Maine.
Woodstock, Maine, Creates Community Forest
The Town of Woodstock took title to what is now the Buck’s Ledge Community Forest in Woodstock. The 646-acre property includes Buck’s Ledge, a striking geological feature beloved by generations of Woodstock residents and admired by visitors.
Maine West Coalition Delivers New Outdoor Programs for Region’s Residents
The regional coalition known as Maine West has invested in programs to help residents get engaged in outdoor activities with a focus on health, wellness, and recreation.
Bike Borderlands to Enhance Trails and Programs
To advance community and economic development in the Northern Forest, the Center will invest nearly $170,000 in mountain biking projects [...]
New Position Will Help Raise Educational Aspiration in Maine West Region
New position will help raise educational aspirations and attainment in Western Maine.
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.
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