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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 »
Acadia Centennial Task Force and Friends of Acadia Receive National Park Service Partnership Award
“100 Words for Acadia” Writing Contest Opens September 1
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 »
Friends of Acadia Celebrates Acadia National Park’s Centennial and Announces Second Century Campaign
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 Pledges $1 Million to Friends of Acadia for Island Explorer Bus System
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 »
Acadia Day at Fenway Park
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 »
Sips and Friends of Acadia Host Reception for New ANP Superintendent Kevin Schneider
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 »