Letters From Our Readers
Judith Burger-Gossart May 17, 2026 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We always welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story. For details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. As with all newspapers, the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints or official … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers
People We’ve Lost
Juanita Gail Higgins. Claire Elaine Dubois Langley. Samuel “Sonny” Mitchell III. Cynthia “Cyndi” A. Billings. Barbara Bray. Barbara L. Glasgow. Lawrence Johnston Funeral Notice. Carrie Jones May 17, 2026 Note: “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Popovers With a Purpose.
A Long History and a Modern Thank You at Jordan Pond House and Atlantic Brewing Midtown This Week. Carrie Jones May 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—For well over a century, residents and visitors have hiked the Asticou Path and headed to Jordan Pond. Back in the late 1800s, trekkers found Nellie McIntire … Continue reading Popovers With a Purpose.
Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.
Judge Lance Walker releases 32-page order. Carrie Jones May 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—In a 32-page order released today, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker has declared that the Bar Harbor cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional in all months other than July and August. “On behalf of the board and all APPLL … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.
After Nine Years as a Select Board Member, May 4 Was Howard “Howdy” Goodwin’s Last Tremont Select Board Meeting.
Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund Pays For Ferry Terminal Bracket. Shaun Farrar May 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Bar Harbor Music Festival. TREMONT—It’s not quite a decade, but it might as well be and a lot can change in nine years. Over the course of that time, Howard “Howdy” Goodwin has sat at the Tremont Select Board dais, a steady … Continue reading After Nine Years as a Select Board Member, May 4 Was Howard “Howdy” Goodwin’s Last Tremont Select Board Meeting.
What to Know About Getting Around Acadia National Park this Spring
Plus, recent press releases. May 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. by Sabrina Martin/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Everyone descending on Acadia National Park this spring will find most trails, roads and amenities open, with a few exceptions. A one-mile stretch of the popular Park Loop Road — a 27-mile scenic drive on the eastern side of Mount Desert Island … Continue reading What to Know About Getting Around Acadia National Park this Spring
High School Students Help Volunteers Keep a Coastal Resource—and Jobs—Afloat at Hadley Point.
Beach Cleanup Hopes to Continue to Keep Approximately 30 Local Jobs From Going Under. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar May 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—This year the clean-up of Hadley Point, organized by Marine Resource Committee members and members of the working waterfront got a little help. Lydia Stiles, Jenn Kramp, and Andrew O’Donnell, brought 11 high school students, … Continue reading High School Students Help Volunteers Keep a Coastal Resource—and Jobs—Afloat at Hadley Point.
Trenton Voters to Decide Budgets, Cannabis Shops, and Ordinance Changes at Upcoming Town Meeting
Fire Department Honors Kelton Muise. Carrie Jones May 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. TRENTON—In a quick, convivial, ten-minute meeting, Tuesday, the Trenton Select Board approved a local restaurant’s permits, paid bills, and then discussed a cistern siting as well as the ancient bag phones that came before the modern cell phones. The amusement permit and liquor license … Continue reading Trenton Voters to Decide Budgets, Cannabis Shops, and Ordinance Changes at Upcoming Town Meeting
Lynn Boulger Takes COA’s Helm as College Searches for Its Next President.
COA Leadership Points to Enrollment Interest and Community Ties as They Plan Ahead Carrie Jones May 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—At a time when headlines about higher education often focus on closures and financial strain, leaders at College of the Atlantic say the small Bar Harbor college is leaning on community ties, strong donor … Continue reading Lynn Boulger Takes COA’s Helm as College Searches for Its Next President.
Former MDI High Schooler Sues Principal for Not Intervening During Alleged 2024 Assault
May 13, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—A former Mount Desert Island high school student has filed a federal lawsuit against the school’s current principal, alleging the administrator failed to intervene during a 2024 assault on school property. The civil complaint stems from an alleged attack at Mount Desert Island High School on the morning of Oct. 3, 2024, according to the lawsuit filed … Continue reading Former MDI High Schooler Sues Principal for Not Intervening During Alleged 2024 Assault