News
Moose-Watching Tours Launch as Wildlife Tourism Expands
Northwoods Outfitters adds evening moose-viewing trips to the Mattawamkeag River watershed.
newsPandemic Sparks Outdoor Recreation Boom in Willow Creek
Trail use, paddling, and camping surge as visitors seek safe, socially distanced escapes from cities.
newsFirst Airbnb Listing Opens New Lodging Option for Willow Creek Visitors
Renovated millworker cottage on Mechanic Street becomes town's first short-term rental on the platform.
newsTown Unveils New Branding Logo: 'Willow Creek — Where the River Meets the Pines'
Community-driven design process produces a new visual identity aimed at attracting visitors and investment.
newsTown Approves RV Camping Expansion at Pleasant Lake Shores
New 30-site RV park and campground aims to capture overflow from Baxter State Park and Katahdin region.
newsChurch Restoration Project Draws Former Mill Workers as Heritage Tourists
St. Anne's steeple repair reunites alumni of Willow Creek mills, drawing visitors who helped build the town.
newsDean Moreau's Cookbook Brings Dry Dock Recipes to a Wider Audience
'From the Dock: Recipes and Stories from a Maine Mill Town' sells out first print run in three weeks.
newsCarnegie Library Opens Archives to Public Research for First Time
Historical documents, photographs, and mill ledgers are now accessible to genealogists and visitors.
newsStu Peller Launches Mill History Talks at The Dry Dock
General manager of Willow Creek Custom Flooring offers weekly storytelling sessions on Willow Creek's industrial heyday for visiting history buffs.
newsNorthwoods Outfitters Opens Doors on Main Street
Julia Chen launches guiding and gear rental business, bringing new tourism services to downtown Willow Creek.
newsThe Dry Dock Featured in Down East Magazine's 'Best of Maine' Issue
Dean Moreau's Thorne's Bend pub earns statewide recognition for its fish chowder and shipyard atmosphere.
newsPleasant Lake Bald Eagle Count Draws Birders and Sightseers
Annual winter survey documents record 14 eagles as wildlife-watching tourism takes flight.
newsSnowmobile Club Welcomes 100th Member as Trail Network Expands
Willow Creek Sno-Drifters hit milestone membership amid growing regional interest in winter riding.
newsJulia Chen Earns Maine Guide Certification, First in Town in a Decade
Northwoods Outfitters owner becomes licensed Registered Maine Guide, eligible to lead trips across the state.
newsPaddle-In Campsites Installed Along Mattawamkeag River
Five primitive campsites give canoeists and kayakers a place to stay overnight on the river corridor.
newsMattawamkeag River Trail Bridge Replacement to Begin Next Month
Decades-old span over Mill Brook to be replaced with wider pedestrian bridge, improving access for hikers and anglers.
newsO'Flaherty's Maple Opens Sugarhouse Tours for Maple Season
Niall O'Flaherty welcomes visitors to watch sap-to-syrup production, taste grades, and explore the sugarbush.
newsFirst Digital Nomad Visitors Discover Willow Creek's Remote Work Appeal
A pair of freelance designers from Portland test the town's broadband capacity for extended stay.
newsFarr Family Farm Launches Corn Maze and Pick-Your-Own Operation
Henry Farr diversifies the family dairy farm with agri-tourism attractions aimed at fall visitors.
newsHistorical Society Launches Self-Guided Walking Tours of Downtown
New map-and-brochure route highlights 22 historic buildings along River and Main streets.