ASSOCIATED PRESS • February 18, 2021
The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars. The U.S.’s America’s Byways” program has designated dozens of roads over the years to try to encourage visitors and economic activity. 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. Maine is also home to three other National Scenic Byways and the Acadia All-American Road.