Maine Honors a Teacher Who Helps Students Build More Than Projects.
Meet the Teacher Turning Chocolate, Lasers, and Guitars Into Learning. Carrie Jones May 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Have you ever had the sort of teacher that helps his students design their own guitars? Michael Brzezowski is that kind of teacher. Or how about a teacher that purchases 15 pounds of chocolate, helps his students use 100-ounces of food-safe … Continue reading Maine Honors a Teacher Who Helps Students Build More Than Projects.
Acadia’s New Visitor Hub Seeks to Change How Some Travelers Reach the Park and the Island.
Built Slowly, Opened Joyfully: Acadia’s New Gateway Arrives. Carrie Jones May 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. TRENTON—There was a stinging bug on the floor right before the Acadia Gateway Center’s official opening and ribbon cutting, May 20, and a worker was concerned, silently trying to rescue the insect and bring it outside. Before the dignitaries spoke, before congratulations happened, before … Continue reading Acadia’s New Visitor Hub Seeks to Change How Some Travelers Reach the Park and the Island.
Town Says No New Advance Cruise Ship Reservations Until Management Tools Created and Ongoing Litigation Resolved.
Bar Harbor Issues Statement About Court’s Cruise Ship Decision. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council issued a statement Wednesday morning about the recent court decision declaring the town’s cruise ship ordinance unconstitutional for the shoulder seasons. In a 32-page order released last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker declared that … Continue reading Town Says No New Advance Cruise Ship Reservations Until Management Tools Created and Ongoing Litigation Resolved.
Mount Desert Moves Forward With a Parking Committee.
Parking on Sidewalks, Commercial Vehicles, and Enforcement All Up For Discussion. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. MOUNT DESERT—The Mount Desert Selectboard approved creating a parking committee to help the town address its parking issues. “I think it’s time for us to tighten up a little bit without having a ton of inadvertent issues … Continue reading Mount Desert Moves Forward With a Parking Committee.
Southwest Harbor Parking Kiosk Plan Clarified and Moving Forward.
Plus, a lot of briefs. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Melanie Lisy and Kalie Hess, two newly elected members of the Select Board, had their first taste of board governance, May 12. One of the the many things they joined the board in deciding was electing Dan Norwood as the new … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Parking Kiosk Plan Clarified and Moving Forward.
After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. TRENTON—Multiple people were arrested Monday for allegedly breaking into two local businesses before crashing the vehicle they were in after a police chase in Southern Maine. On May 18, at 4:48 a.m., a burglary … Continue reading After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary
Trenton Rejects Retail Marijuana Stores
Write-In School Committee Candidate Wins With Four Votes Carrie Jones May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TRENTON—Ahead of voting in its budget at tonight’s town meeting, Trenton has chosen its next elected officers and voted against a citizens petition that would have permitted two adult-use retail marijuana stores in town. The initiative failed with … Continue reading Trenton Rejects Retail Marijuana Stores
Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.
Plus, recent advisories and press releases. Carrie Jones May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—The lead consultant for the Bar Harbor Sustainable Tourism Management Task Force has taken an interim CEO position for a Canadian museum and is stepping back from her role, her colleague at J.E. Austin Associates told the town’s task force members, May 13. … Continue reading Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.
Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.
Acadia National Park, However, Still Hovers at 4 Million Visits (not Vistors) Each Year. Carrie Jones May 18, 2026 ACADIA REGION—While many people whose livings rely on Maine’s $16.5 billion tourist industry are worrying about the upcoming summer season, the news from last year is that the number of people visiting Acadia and the Downeast region last year decreased again. That decrease is according to … Continue reading Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And in the near future. Carrie Jones May 18, 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 … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.