Category: Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 20, 2016CONTACT:      Lisa Horsch Clark, Friends of Acadia Development Director, lisahorsch@friendsofacadia.org BAR HARBOR, MAINE —  Friends of Acadia, the 1932 Criterion Theatre, and Somes Pond Center invite the public for an evening with award-winning writer, producer, and historian Dayton Duncan on Monday, September 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m…. Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 19, 2016CONTACT:      Lisa Horsch Clark, Friends of Acadia Development Director, lisahorsch@friendsofacadia.org ISLESFORD, MAINE —  More than 30 residents of the Cranberry Isles, along with representatives of Acadia National Park (ANP) and Friends of Acadia (FOA), enjoyed brilliant September sunshine and fabulous island and ocean views during the open-air award… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 31, 2016CONTACT: David MacDonald, President, david@friendsofacadia.org or 207-288-3340Aimee Beal Church, Communications Director, aimee@friendsofacadia.org or 207-812-8385 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — As part of the centennial celebration at Acadia’s Jordan Pond House last weekend, Friends of Acadia and the Acadia Centennial Task Force were honored with a national award recognizing their outstanding… Read more »

Bar Harbor, Maine —  Friends of Acadia, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, and Down East Magazine recently announced a flash writing contest that celebrates Acadia National Park’s 100th birthday. “We welcome submissions from both adults and children, and will award prizes in both categories,” said Joshua Bodwell, executive director of the Maine Writers & Publishers… Read more »

BAR HARBOR, MAINE— On July 8, 1916, Acadia National Park was first set aside as a protected reserve for enjoyment and inspiration of the American people, through the generosity and foresight of individuals who loved this unique coastal landscape. On the 100th anniversary of that event—Friday, July 8, 2016—more than 300 members, volunteers, and supporters… Read more »

L.L.Bean’s new president and CEO Steve Smith and Acadia National Park’s Superintendent Kevin Schneider to make public announcement on July 5 BAR HARBOR—As Acadia National Park launches into the busy summer season during its centennial year, the park will receive a major boost from L.L.Bean, which will announce next week a new $1 million commitment… Read more »

Two of New England’s greatest parks team up on Father’s Day to honor Acadia’s Centennial As a part of this year’s centennial celebration, Friends of Acadia and the Boston Red Sox will host Acadia Day at Fenway Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. This family-focused day will bring more than 100 young people and… Read more »

SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE — More than 55 Acadia-area residents of all ages, together with members of the Friends of Acadia staff , gathered at Sips Restaurant in Southwest Harbor Sunday afternoon to meet the new superintendent of Acadia National Park, Kevin Schneider, and his family. Hosted by Sips owner Scott Worcester, along with Renée, Diana,… Read more »