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

In early December 2021, New York State selected Tupper Lake to receive a Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant of $10 million.

The Create Your Kingdom video series explores stories of how three individuals are making their lives and livelihoods in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

Since releasing "Attracting New Residents:  A Strategy for the Adirondack Park and its Communities" in February, the Center has been putting the strategy’s ideas to work at both the regional and local levels.

We’re helping Tupper Lake plan for better recreation options to serve residents and boost the economy.

Rural communities face a common suite of challenges, from inadequate internet service to dwindling school populations and workforce training.

The Center and regional partners are piloting a wayfinding project to improve the visitor experience, create regional connectivity, and continue to build public momentum and interest in the Katahdin region as a recreation destination.

The Center and partner communities are taking action to attract and retain young people and entrepreneurs to the region. The first step is to ensure that towns have the infrastructure and amenities to compete with other locations.

The Center program staff frequently support local fundraising efforts as one of the many ways we both bring and build capacity in the communities where we work.

When the Center works with a community, we make sure that any planning activities are strategic, specific, and will have a visible impact on the community.