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Brian Hinrichs Selected as Executive Director of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters
By Sarah Andre • April 4, 2023Brian Hinrichs Selected as Executive Director of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Today, the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Brian Hinrichs to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Brian brings 15 years of non-profit management experience, most recently as the Executive Director… -
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Thanks Senators King & Collins for Introduction of Access Act
By Sarah Andre • August 10, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2022 Contact: Sam Deeran, Acting Executive Director Email: sam@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Thanks Senators King & Collins for Introduction of Access Act Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, an official philanthropic park partner to the national monument, is grateful for the introduction of the Katahdin Woods and… -
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Welcomes New Superintendent Mark Wimmer
By Sarah Andre • November 29, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2021 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Welcomes New Superintendent Mark Wimmer PATTEN, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, the official philanthropic partner of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, welcomed Superintendent Sheldon “Mark” Wimmer and his family to his new… -
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary
By Sarah Andre • August 24, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, the official philanthropic partner of the national monument, hosted the celebration of community, the land, and notable developments since its designation in 2016. Patten, ME —… -
Camping at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Expanded and Improved with Philanthropy
By Sarah Andre • July 21, 2021FOR 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
By Sarah Andre • May 8, 2020FOR 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
By Sarah Andre • September 19, 2019FOR 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
By Sarah Andre • August 23, 2019FOR 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
By Sarah Andre • March 15, 2019FOR 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
By Sarah Andre • September 24, 2018FOR 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…
