Why We Invest: Julie and Doug Weisman

Julie and Doug Weisman, consider investing in Center's Northern Forest Fund to investing in their community.

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.

Center Lends its Housing Development Expertise to Adirondack Projects

The Center is helping eight property owners advance their visions for housing development, thanks to a DEC Adirondack Smart Growth grant

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.

Northern Warren County Leans Into Regional Identity with New Branding Initiative

The Adirondack towns of Johnsburg, Chester, and Horicon, in northern Warren County, will soon reveal a new regional brand.

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.

Community-Centered Solutions Inspire Center Board Member Tabitha Bowling

A single conversation about wood heating solutions turned into nearly a decade of leadership for Tabitha Bowling—and positive impact for Northern Forest communities.