Maine Highlands

Millinocket

Dispatches and regional reporting from Millinocket and the surrounding Maine Highlands area.

Balancing Conservation and Access in the Katahdin Region

Land managers near Millinocket are navigating competing demands from conservation groups, recreational users and a local economy still adjusting to industry change.

Maine / Millinocket

As Millinocket Ages, Towns Rethink What Rural Services Should Look Like

With a growing share of residents over 65, Millinocket and nearby towns are adapting transportation, housing and social services for an older population.

Jul 22, 2026

Opinion & Analysis / Millinocket

The Forest Economy Isn't Dying. It's Changing Shape, and Maine Should Notice.

Mill closures dominate the narrative about Maine forestry, but a quieter shift toward diversified forest products deserves more attention than it gets.

Jun 26, 2026