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The bill, which Sen. Angus King introduced Wednesday, would allow the National Park Service to acquire additional land from local owners who are willing to sell. The proposal envisions adding some 43,000 acres to the national monument, south of the existing boundaries and close to Millinocket.
Maine's U.S. senators sponsor legislation that would halve the travel time from Millinocket to the national monument.
Maine's U.S. senators sponsor legislation that would halve the travel time from Millinocket to the national monument.
The Butler Conservation Fund is donating $5 million to build the center, multi-use trails and campsites on 4,300 acres along the East Branch of the Penobscot.
Matt Polstein, the owner of the New England Outdoor Center, plans an outdoors activity center and event center on Millinocket Lake, and says an increased demand for outdoor recreational activity in the area makes him confident they'll do well.