THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And in the near future. Carrie Jones Jun 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. 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 … 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 Jun 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. 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 … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
Letters From Our Readers:
Annlinn Kruger. Jun 21, 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, and viewpoints or official … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers:
People We’ve Lost
Spencer Ervin. Zachary William Miner. Joseph LaPalombara. Virgil Q. Gray Sr. Charles H. “Chuck” Marshall. Gary Alan Milliken. Sally Jean Bridges. David William Kee. Note: “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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
A Grand Dame Returns: Asticou Hotel Begins Its Next Era.
At the Asticou, the Past and Future Share the Same Rooms Carrie Jones Jun 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. MOUNT DESERT—The Asticou Hotel in Northeast Harbor opened its historic doors for an open house and neighborhood community welcome, June 16. And what greeted them was an embrace of new ownership of a 19th century hotel that … Continue reading A Grand Dame Returns: Asticou Hotel Begins Its Next Era.
Could Less Be More? Bar Harbor to Test Major Changes at Busy Downtown Intersection.
Manager James Smith outlined progress on bridges, housing, recreation, and utility improvements. Council waives school demolition fee. Carrie Jones Jun 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor will likely begin a traffic pilot project that will impact the intersection of a major downtown thoroughfare. The plan calls for a pilot layout at the intersection of … Continue reading Could Less Be More? Bar Harbor to Test Major Changes at Busy Downtown Intersection.
The Latest Twists in Bar Harbor’s Long Cruise Ship Dispute.
Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ship Fight Isn’t Over: Sidman Appeals Federal Ruling as Bar Harbor Appeals Board Rejects His Cruise Ship Ells Pier Disembarkation Challenge. Carrie Jones Jun 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Charles Sidman has appealed the latest ruling that stated Bar Harbor’s 2022 cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional for 10 months of the year. The deadline to appeal … Continue reading The Latest Twists in Bar Harbor’s Long Cruise Ship Dispute.
No New Lodgings Larger than 12 Rooms in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Split Bar Harbor Planning Board Recommends Cap Jun 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—In a split vote, the Bar Harbor Planning Board has proposed a 12-unit cap to any future lodging built in downtown Bar Harbor. In a series of daytime workshops this spring, the board has been tweaking, creating, and discussing a graduated lodging scale meant to … Continue reading No New Lodgings Larger than 12 Rooms in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Tremont Select Board Renews Police Contract With Southwest Harbor for Another Year.
In a Split Vote, Select Board Also Approves Exploration of Police Department taking Over Town Animal Control Officer Duties. Shaun Farrar Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TREMONT— After unanimously approving another year of police services through Southwest Harbor, the Tremont Select Board turned its attention to a more contentious question: whether animal control duties should remain with a … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Renews Police Contract With Southwest Harbor for Another Year.
Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.
Bar Harbor Petition Would Define Town’s Relationship With ICE. Carrie Jones Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor has received a new citizens’ petition. This time it’s not about cruise ships or marijuana retail, but about prohibiting any potential town officials’ relationship with federal immigration enforcement, ICE. The petition proposes an ordinance … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.