Why We Invest: Peter Bergh and Janet Prince, New Hampshire

Inspired by the Center’s practical, place-based solutions, Peter and Janet have supported the Center through both philanthropic gifts and impact-first investments in the Northern Forest Fund.

Branding Project Aims to Boost Recognition

The Center is helping three Adirondack towns rebrand to build local pride and attract visitors and new residents.

New Apartments Ready in Bethel, Maine

Redeveloped historic Gehring House ready to welcome residents

Construction Begins at Tupper Lake Properties

Construction is getting underway at two properties the Center owns in Tupper Lake, NY, to help meet the community’s identified need to improve the available housing.

How Are Federal Policy Changes Affecting the Region?

Use this form to share stories of how federal policy changes are affecting your community.

Center Redevelops Millinocket Building for Mixed Use

Restaurant opens on Penobscot Avenue while construction continues on five apartments.

Center Offers Small Grants for Community Recreation

The Center is making it easier for youth and residents of the Northern Forest to access outdoor activities by offering grants of $1,000 - $5,000 for a wide range of recreation programs and projects.

Ride With Gratitude Rolls Strong into 2025

The Center’s Bike Borderlands team reached new audiences in 2024 to spread the tenets of the Ride With Gratitude campaign throughout the region.

Building Climate Resilience in the Androscoggin Valley

Last fall, the Northern Forest Center launched the Androscoggin Valley Community Forest Collaborative, bringing together the committees and foresters of eight Community Forests located in the Androscoggin River watershed to explore collaborative opportunities and ways their conserved land can support local climate resilience.

Broadband Initiative to Benefit Western Maine

Mahoosuc Project will provide high-speed internet to 6,600 locations, addressing critical digital equity challenges in an area where more than 30% of households are considered “unserved” by high-speed internet.