Wikipedia's entry on the 100-mile wilderness says: "In 2000 a series of new logging roads and a marked side-trail offered hikers re-supply and lodging opportunities between miles 55 and 65 heading northbound from Monson. This commercial refuge is not officially recognized by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and has been controversial since it became accessible."
Has it?
So they must mean the following (info from ALDHA Companion 2010):
Jo Mary Road (mile 2,123.1 from Springer, 56.0 to Katahdin). R, w (E - 6m C, G, cl, sh; 20m G).
The reference says the Jo Mary Road amenities are at a campground. And that traffic from the campground could get you a ride the 20 miles eastward, presumably to a full-on grocery store.
Next is Maher Trail, Maher Tote Rd (mile 2,133.1 from Springer, 46.0 from Katahdin). E - 1.2m G, L, M, sh, f.
It appears the Maher Trail amenities are part of the White House Landing Wilderness Camp. I love this part: "At boat dock, sound airhorn one short blast for ferry ride to camp."
Is all this really controversial?