Hiring freeze could worsen staffing shortfalls at Acadia this summer

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 27, 2025

A federal hiring freeze put in place by the new administration of President Donald Trump could make it even harder for Acadia National Park to fill seasonal positions, officials said Monday. The recent reports that Trump has put a hold on hiring new federal employees has raised concerns that Acadia will again be understaffed this summer, even as visitation remains historically high.