Otter Creek Fire Destroys House Friday Night.
Carrie Jones Mar 21, 2026 OTTER CREEK—A structure fire in Otter Creek elicited a multiple agency response and purposeful power outage for the Bar Harbor and Otter Creek area late Friday night as crews from multiple agencies worked together to extinguish the fire and perform an extensive clean-up. The cause of the fire at 99 Otter Creek Drive is not currently known. No one was … Continue reading Otter Creek Fire Destroys House Friday Night.
From Nature Guides to Dog Walkers, Concerns Expand Over Bar Harbor Draft Rules About Commercial Uses on Town Property.
Others worry about unruly behavior at Hadley Point. Carrie Jones Mar 21, 2026 BAR HARBOR—Small business owners who use Hadley Point continue to worry about proposed tweaks to the town’s ordinance and its potential consequences to their livelihoods, they told Bar Harbor Town Councilors this week. However, two more island residents had broader concerns about the activity on the small, town-owned beach that often hosts … Continue reading From Nature Guides to Dog Walkers, Concerns Expand Over Bar Harbor Draft Rules About Commercial Uses on Town Property.
From the ‘Boo-Boo Bus’ to a Lasting Legacy:
The Island Remembers Polly Dever. Carrie Jones Mar 20, 2026 TREMONT—”If you had ever meet Polly Dever you’ll likely never forget it,” Tremont Fire Chief Keith Higgins said earlier this week. There’s a reason for that. “She was a spitfire in the true sense and loved to be a jokester yet she would be the first one to reach out after a difficult run. Her … Continue reading From the ‘Boo-Boo Bus’ to a Lasting Legacy:
How Will Bar Harbor Deal with Increasing Sea Levels?
First, it will look at the data. Carrie Jones Mar 20, 2026 BAR HARBOR— For Ella Boxwell, a graduate student at UMA, the data made it obvious that it’s happening: the sea level in Bar Harbor has increased 16 centimeters since 1947. From today until 2055, she projects it to raise another 16-20 centimeters. “We are in a bit of an accelerated trend,” she told … Continue reading How Will Bar Harbor Deal with Increasing Sea Levels?
Split Trenton Budget Committee Approves Town Budget For Town Meeting.
Proposed budget comes in at just under $8 million with $6 million needing to be raised. Shaun Farrar Mar 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TRENTON—After a quick Trenton Select Board meeting on March 17, the Trenton Budget Committee met to discuss and vote on the town’s overall budget. The vote was majority in favor … Continue reading Split Trenton Budget Committee Approves Town Budget For Town Meeting.
From Protection to Permissions: Southwest Harbor Officials Rethink Soil Testing Law.
Half-Mile Rule, Full-Town Impact: Southwest Harbor Discusses Reach of Soil Testing Ordinance Carrie Jones Mar 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Just months after voters overwhelmingly approved new soil testing rules aimed at protecting residents from pollution, town officials are reconsidering how far those protections should reach—and who, exactly, they are meant to protect. At a March 17 workshop, the Planning … Continue reading From Protection to Permissions: Southwest Harbor Officials Rethink Soil Testing Law.
Acadia Building New Path to Protect Pedestrians at Cadillac Mountain Summit
Mar 19, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Acadia officials are starting construction on a new trail that will prevent pedestrians from needing to walk on a busy roadway at the park’s highest peak. The trail will give visitors a dedicated walkway between the east and west parking lots along Cadillac Summit Road, one of the Acadia National Park’s busiest roads. That road to … Continue reading Acadia Building New Path to Protect Pedestrians at Cadillac Mountain Summit
Some Residents Continue to Push Bar Harbor to Codify Restrictions on ICE Cooperation
Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—Three Bar Harbor residents stood before their Town Council, February 17, and explained that they want the town to adopt a local ordinance about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, the federal law enforcement agency under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. The ordinance would prohibit local … Continue reading Some Residents Continue to Push Bar Harbor to Codify Restrictions on ICE Cooperation
Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane Did Not File For Reelection.
Former District Attorney is running for Hancock County Probate Judge position. Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. HANCOCK COUNTY—Long-time Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane has not filed papers for reelection after serving more than 11 years in the lead law enforcement role. March 16 was the deadline to file paperwork in the Republican primary. Sheriff Kane said … Continue reading Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane Did Not File For Reelection.
Bar Harbor Eyes Potential Parking Breaks for Residents.
Island Explorer adds some early service as Sustainability Task Force explores tourism’s impact and invites public to open house. Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—The Town Council took a first step toward residents having discounts or coupons for parking in Bar Harbor via an app when it unanimously approved purchasing new kiosks that would allow for … Continue reading Bar Harbor Eyes Potential Parking Breaks for Residents.