RUMFORD FALLS TIMES • March 5, 2026
Inland Woods + Trails of Bethel is one of 20 Maine organizations to win a total of $450,000 from Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program. Inland Woods + Trails connects people to communities in western Maine through the sustainable management of high-quality, durable trails and woods for all seasons, including the 450-acre Rumford Community Forest. Karla Leandri Rider, Inland Woods development and communications coordinator, said the $27,000 grant will be used for photo content development and digital presence refresh and advertisements. A comprehensive visual media marketing campaign will not only promote Inland Woods’ mission, vision and 15-year history, but also advance western Maine as a year-round tourism destination for outdoor recreation.