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Public Access To Privately Owned Land In Maine, James M. Acheson
Public Access To Privately Owned Land In Maine, James M. Acheson
Maine Policy Review
In Maine, people have long used private land for recreation. James Acheson points out that this “open land” tradition—unique in the nation—has huge economic implications, especially for the state’s tourism industry. In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in land posting, largely in response to abuses by the public. Although a number of different kinds of institutions have arisen to allow continued public access to private land, Acheson suggests that more needs to be done if Maine’s “open land” tradition is to be maintained
A Maine Policy Review Interview With Governor Angus S. King
A Maine Policy Review Interview With Governor Angus S. King
Maine Policy Review
We had the pleasure of interviewing former governor Angus King about his views on Maine’s economy and future. In one hour we covered a lot of ground, touching on issues such as regionalization, the state’s role in economic development, and Governor King’s concerns about the nation.