February 17, 2021 - 11:15 PM
STACYVILLE, Maine - The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars.
The U.S. s âAmerica s Bywaysâ program has designated dozens of roads over the years to try to encourage visitors and economic activity. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the new Maine designations include Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway in northern Maine, St. John Valley Cultural/Fish River Scenic Byway in northeastern Maine and Bold Coast Scenic Byway in Down East Maine.
Collins said Wednesday the designations âwill help to spur much-needed economic activity and encourage more people to experience the beauty throughout our state.â Collins encouraged the U.S. Department of Transportation to support the designations.
3 new national scenic byways designated in Maine
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Sen. Trey Stewart
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Stewart appointed to help lead energy, health committees
Contributed • January 27, 2021 Sen. Harold “Trey” Stewart III, R-Aroostook, has been appointed to serve as the lead Senate Republican on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.
AUGUSTA, Maine Sen. Harold “Trey” Stewart III, R-Aroostook, has been appointed to serve as the lead Senate Republican on the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services.