On Mount Desert Island, Democracy Often Starts With a Petition.
From cruise ship rules to marijuana licensing to soil testing, citizen initiatives have helped shape local policy. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—Last week, Bar Harbor resident Charles Sidman took out papers for three citizen initiatives and said he intends to collect signatures for the three at the November 3 election. It is the … Continue reading On Mount Desert Island, Democracy Often Starts With a Petition.
MDI Marathon Weekend and Finish Line Festival Coincides with Cancer Fundraiser, Music Harbor, and No Kings Demonstrations.
Multiple organizations and events will make it a busy weekend for Mount Desert Island. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The Mount Desert Island Marathon will bring over 2,000 runners to Mount Desert Island in mid-October and it will give Southwest Harbor—and the entire island—a chance to celebrate at multiple events … Continue reading MDI Marathon Weekend and Finish Line Festival Coincides with Cancer Fundraiser, Music Harbor, and No Kings Demonstrations.
The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.
Incumbent Holly Eaton and challenger Clifford Noyes found common ground on community college and the working waterfront, while emphasizing different concerns about state spending and taxes. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of … Continue reading The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.
Tremont Plays Kickball Again but Community Members Work to Improve Field First.
It’s a job for machines but pride in their town gets Tremont kids and parents out to try and make the field better. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. TREMONT—On Sunday, October 4, Tremont resident and community motivator Jayson Clough rallied the unofficial Tremont Kickball Team for another game. However, this game had a dual … Continue reading Tremont Plays Kickball Again but Community Members Work to Improve Field First.
Southwest Harbor Tries to Understand the Changing Use of Its Homes.
Southwest Harbor Housing Committee Will Seek More Public Input About Short-Term Rentals. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The town’s Select Board officially gave a subgroup of its Sustainability Committee the go-ahead to send out a survey about rentals in town with a goal of getting as much response as possible. Part of the … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Tries to Understand the Changing Use of Its Homes.
On an Island Known for Visitors, Music Harbor is Mostly a Festival for the People Who Live There.
The best part isn’t on the punch card: Music Harbor offers prizes and places to hear live music, but its organizer says the real reward is bringing musicians, businesses, residents & visitors together Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — There are much worse ways to spend an October weekend than … Continue reading On an Island Known for Visitors, Music Harbor is Mostly a Festival for the People Who Live There.
Man Who Left Accident Scene Arrested for OUI and Multiple Other Charges
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. BAR HARBOR—On October 8, 2026, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 198 and Route 102 in Mount Desert. Multiple callers were reporting the accident and several of those … Continue reading Man Who Left Accident Scene Arrested for OUI and Multiple Other Charges
With a Two-Year Lodging Freeze, Bar Harbor is Trying to Workshop Its Way Forward.
Town officials and residents weigh the competing needs of tourism, housing, local businesses, parking, and town character. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. BAR HARBOR—As Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park earned new accolades this fall for coziest fall destination (BetMGM Casino study) and most colorful fall hike (Travel and Leisure), the Town Council began a new process … Continue reading With a Two-Year Lodging Freeze, Bar Harbor is Trying to Workshop Its Way Forward.
A Landing, a Violation Notice, and an Unresolved Cruise Ship Fight.
Bar Harbor Issues Another Violation Notice to Golden Anchor After Cruise Ship Passengers Disembark. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The Town of Bar Harbor issued a statement late Friday afternoon about the arrival of a cruise ship early this month. The town has also issued a notice … Continue reading A Landing, a Violation Notice, and an Unresolved Cruise Ship Fight.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones 1 minute ago 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.