Henry Has Cancer, but Cancer Is Only One of the Things He Has to Do.
The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative turns 10 after building a statewide network of oncologists, scientists and genomic specialists. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. BAR HARBOR—On an early fall day on Little Cranberry Island, Henry Grandgent had work to do. There was a boat to tend to. Houses to maintain. A dormer to build on his daughter’s house. There were … Continue reading Henry Has Cancer, but Cancer Is Only One of the Things He Has to Do.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones just now 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 in … 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 just now 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 to … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
Letters From Our Readers
Margaret O’Neil. Jim Vallette. just now Root Tensions of New Lodging on Housing Goals in the Comprehensive Plan Two of the most important goals in our Comprehensive Plan are to preserve existing housing and to make the best use of the limited land available for new housing. I would like to point out two specific concerns and suggest possible solutions. 1. Off-site parking is taking … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers
People We’ve Lost
John “Tom” Thomas Taylor. Megan Pung. Merton Wesley “Bud” Farley. Frank R. Greising. Ellen Marie Arseneau. 1 minute ago “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island area has 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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Mary Parker Would Have Liked the Dogs.
Island Connections’ annual Run, Walk, Wag 5K is less about racing than showing up, having fun, and remembering a woman who spent her life helping others. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—There are dogs at Mary Parker’s race. A lot of them. Mary would have liked that. Mary liked dogs. She liked people. She … Continue reading Mary Parker Would Have Liked the Dogs.
The Sun Shines Through the Glass. Now It Powers the Church.
On the feast of St. Francis, St. Saviour’s will bless its new 70 solar panels—and the congregation’s effort to care for the earth. The public is encouraged to attend, too. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—The sun has been streaming through the stained-glass windows of St. Saviour’s for generations. It has colored the saints, … Continue reading The Sun Shines Through the Glass. Now It Powers the Church.
Some Bar Harbor Residents Take Their Political Concerns to the Street.
On Saturday mornings in Bar Harbor, a group of residents stands with signs; they talk with strangers and try to make their voices heard. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—On Saturday morning, Donna Gaines stands on the Village Green in Bar Harbor holding a sign. She comes for an hour. She comes, … Continue reading Some Bar Harbor Residents Take Their Political Concerns to the Street.
Tremont Select Board Sets Facilities Use Fees for Seal Cove Picnic Area After Multiple Requests From Same Business.
Town officials purchase more flags for roadside utility poles and conduct other business. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. TREMONT—There is currently no fee to use the Seal Cove Picnic Area in Tremont for the day other than for fishing or maritime related activities. But after Gail Gladstone applied for a facilities use permit for … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Sets Facilities Use Fees for Seal Cove Picnic Area After Multiple Requests From Same Business.
PUC Investigation Into Bar Harbor Water Rates Moves Forward.
A citizen complaint over the town’s roughly 35% rate increase has advanced to testimony, data requests, and a technical conference. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s new water rates have already arrived in customers’ bills. Now the Maine Public Utilities Commission is taking a closer look at how those rates … Continue reading PUC Investigation Into Bar Harbor Water Rates Moves Forward.