Bethel Community Forest

We teamed up with the Trust for Public Land to help Mahoosuc Pathways and residents of Bethel, Maine, create a 978-acre Community Forest.

New Signage System Will Serve Visitors and Local Business

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.

Major Redevelopment Project Lancaster

The transformation of the Parker J. Noyes building in Lancaster, NH is creating quality downtown living spaces for residents, adding new commercial space where small businesses can thrive, and creating palpable excitement on the vibrant Main Street.

Million Dollar Investment in Millinocket

The Center achieved its initial goal of raising $1 million in investments for its Millinocket Housing Initiative Fund and has put the money to work directly in the community.

Improving Rural Community Broadband

Broadband Expansion: Access to broadband is a must-have for many. We’re supporting expansion efforts in a variety of ways.

Building on a Small Town’s Momentum

From the beginning of the Center’s community revitalization work, Lancaster, NH stood out as a place where concentrated investment would go a long way.

Attracting and Retaining Residents

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.

Securing Funds for Partners

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.

Planning for Community Success

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.

Rethinking Recreation as a Community Resource

The Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance seeks to leverage recreation assets and the region’s recreation-rich culture to secure long-lasting community and economic benefits for Adirondack towns and villages.