Conclusion
The significant and consistent public input and information gathered over the years underscores that the Downeast Maine study area has a unique and nationally important story beloved by many , as well as the potential and desire to better support interpretation of that story and expand on opportunities .
The significance statement and interpretive themes represent how the people , groups , and events associated with Downeast Maine have contributed to the broader national heritage and continue to contribute today . The significance statement and interpretive themes presented in this study convey the presence of a nationally distinctive landscape and provide a solid thematic framework to support a national heritage area in Downeast Maine .
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