Camping at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Expanded and Improved with Philanthropy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 CONTACT: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Office: 207-808-0020 Camping at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Expanded and Improved with Philanthropy Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, National Park Foundation, and L.L.Bean host official opening of seven new tent sites near Lunksoos Camps on July 21st Patten, …

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Inspired by International Dark Sky Sanctuary Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2020 CONTACT: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters andrew@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Inspired by International Dark Sky Sanctuary Designation Patten, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary …

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (207) 899-9983 Kala Rush, Education Coordinator Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (406) 728 – 5692 Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide …

Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 23rd, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Cell: (207) 899 – 9983 Molly Ross Board President Cell: (703) 819-2643 Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration This year’s festivities take place as the Monument makes progress improving infrastructure and the visitor experience and …

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters lending free equipment at Head North Ski Days

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 14th, 2019 Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters lending free equipment at Head North Ski Days The sixth annual Head North Ski Days will offer free cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment to the public at the north end of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Patten, ME — Friends of …

Katahdin Region to Host Celebration of Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi at Annual “Stars Over Katahdin” Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 21st, 2018 Katahdin Region to Host Celebration of Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi at Annual “Stars Over Katahdin” Events Patten, ME — An annual tradition of showcasing the dark skies of the Katahdin region will continue this year at Stars Over Katahdin on Oct. 6thand 9th, hosted by Friends …

Katahdin Area Students Volunteer at BikeMaine for an Educational Experience

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Katahdin Area Students Volunteer at BikeMaine for an Educational Experience Fort Fairfield, ME – Katahdin Region students came together again to volunteer as the tent and porter crew for BikeMaine 2018: Acadia in the St. John Valley – La Terre Entre Deux (the land between). Students take seven …

Supporters of Maine’s National Monument to Gather at Sold Out 2nd Anniversary Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 24th, 2018 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Cell: (207) 899 – 9983 Molly Ross Board President Cell: (703) 819-2643 Supporters of Maine’s National Monument to Gather at Sold Out 2nd Anniversary Celebration This year’s festivities take place as the monument makes progress on several fronts. Patten, ME — Friends of …

Preparations Underway for 2nd Anniversary Celebration of Maine’s National Monument 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Office: (207) 808 – 0020 Preparations Underway for 2nd Anniversary Celebration of Maine’s National Monument This year’s festivities include new and returning sponsors as well as activities in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and the surrounding communities.  Patten, ME — Friends of Katahdin …

Putting the Nation’s Newest Monument on the Map

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Office: (207) 808-0020 Putting the Nation’s Newest Monument on the Map Map Adventures partners with Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters to release new recreation map Patten, ME — Map Adventures LLC, publisher of the popular Katahdin Baxter Map, Acadia National Park, and …