THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones Aug 03, 2026 THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Carrie Jones Aug 03, 2026 Every week we document the Mount Desert Island region’s government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things on the town and school calendars are cancelled or rescheduled, so make sure … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
Letters From Our Readers
Charles Sidman. Annlinn Kruger. Carrie Jones Aug 02, 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, … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers
People We’ve Lost
Ada G. Hatch. Tyeler John Grey. Ian Donald Grant. Stanley Gowan Fullwood. Carrie Jones Aug 02, 2026 “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 remembered as widely as possible and not behind paywalls or at a … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Built From the Ground Up: Sanborns Open Acadia Timber Cottages in Trenton.
Morgan and Colton Sanborn’s newest venture reflects both confidence in Maine tourism and a commitment to year-round community. Shaun Farrar Jul 31, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. TRENTON—It takes a certain amount of courage and a staunch belief in an idea to open a business from the ground up. Literally from the ground up. Where once … Continue reading Built From the Ground Up: Sanborns Open Acadia Timber Cottages in Trenton.
Getting into the Hospital Should Never Be the Hard Part: MDI Hospital’s New Entrance Set to Open This Fall.
Hospital’s New Main Street Entrance Marks Major Milestone in $55 Million Campaign. Carrie Jones Jul 31, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island Hospital’s new Main Street entrance is set to open this October. It’s the next phase of the hospital’s $55 million campaign project that is scheduled to take multiple years and has been largely funded by philanthropists … Continue reading Getting into the Hospital Should Never Be the Hard Part: MDI Hospital’s New Entrance Set to Open This Fall.
“We Want to Be There Every Night”: Southwest Harbor-Tremont Ambulance Service Works Toward 24/7 Coverage and Sustainability.
New executive director speaks to community home health plans for the per-diem agency. Carrie Jones Jul 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On the western side of Mount Desert Island, emergency medical services (EMS) and ambulances are a lifeline in medical emergencies and keeping a constant ambulance presence is a priority, representatives of the non-profit Southwest Harbor-Tremont … Continue reading “We Want to Be There Every Night”: Southwest Harbor-Tremont Ambulance Service Works Toward 24/7 Coverage and Sustainability.
Maine Wants to End Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Critics Say It’s Too Soon.
Public Can Weigh In as Maine Considers Ending Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Carrie Jones Jul 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—After expanding a quarantine earlier this year that is meant to help stop the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer, the state now wants to end the quarantine inspired by the destructive beetle, … Continue reading Maine Wants to End Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Critics Say It’s Too Soon.
At Annual Gala, Hancock County SPCA Celebrates Rescues—and the People Behind Them.
From Nutter Butter to Miss Priss: Shelter Stars Steal the Show. Carrie Jones Jul 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR— On the screen at the far end of the Bar Harbor Club, Rowdy (now Rudy) stared from where he sat pretty on a wooden floor. Next up on the screen Horizon glowed, adopted in March, and … Continue reading At Annual Gala, Hancock County SPCA Celebrates Rescues—and the People Behind Them.
Trenton Moves Forward With New Water Supply for Fighting Fires
The challenges of fire fighting in towns without hydrants Shaun Farrar Jul 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TRENTON—When a fire truck zooms past, lights flashing, sirens blaring, thoughts of safety and compassion for the people at the other end of that drive usually prevail. If that truck is heading to a fire, help is on the way in the … Continue reading Trenton Moves Forward With New Water Supply for Fighting Fires