PRESS RELEASE September 5, 2017 Andrew Bossie Named as First Executive Director Elaine Tselikis Hired as Communications and Administrative Coordinator Portland, Maine: Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters (FKWW), the nonprofit organization founded in January to raise private funds for Maine’s new national monument, has appointed Andrew Bossie, of Portland, as FKWW’s first executive director. He began …
Posted: March 15, 2019 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: September 24, 2018 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: September 17, 2018 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: August 24, 2018 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: June 27, 2018 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: May 23, 2018 by Sarah Andre
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 …
Posted: January 22, 2018 by Sarah Andre
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Acquires Patten Home for National Park Service Administrative Use
Private Philanthropy and Collaboration Celebrated as the Nonprofit Enters its Second Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 22, 2018 PATTEN, ME: Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters (FKWW), the nonprofit founded a year ago to raise private funds for Maine’s new national Monument, has completed its second charitable project, the acquisition of a Patten, Maine …
Posted: December 5, 2017 by Sarah Andre
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Remains Watchful on Efforts to Alter Maine’s New National Monument
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announces details about the fate of 27 National Monuments under review in a report today. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 PORTLAND, ME: Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (FKWW), the nonprofit organization founded this year to support Maine’s new national monument, expressed concerns over potential changes …
Posted: September 7, 2017 by Sarah Andre
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Announces New Staff
PRESS RELEASE September 5, 2017 Andrew Bossie Named as First Executive Director Elaine Tselikis Hired as Communications and Administrative Coordinator Portland, Maine: Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters (FKWW), the nonprofit organization founded in January to raise private funds for Maine’s new national monument, has appointed Andrew Bossie, of Portland, as FKWW’s first executive director. He began …
Posted: August 4, 2017 by Sarah Andre
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Publishes Loop Road Interpretive Map
PRESS RELEASE August 4, 2017 Millinocket, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, the nonprofit organization founded in January to raise private funds for Maine’s new national monument, has completed its first charitable project, an interpretive map and guide to the scenic Loop Road. “Though not yet a year old, the organization is …