State Housing Expansion Law Prompts Local Review in Southwest Harbor.
Planning Board Begins to Review State Law About Outdoor Lights in Public Places. Carrie Jones Feb 20, 2026 SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Multiple island towns are delving into how and if—and what— they might need to do to meet the state’s recent rules about how many dwellings are allowed on residential lots. The state’s LD 2003 changes residential zoning and is meant to inspire more homes built for … Continue reading State Housing Expansion Law Prompts Local Review in Southwest Harbor.
Goodwin’s Donates Equipment Service After Trenton Fire Billing Concern
Who Pays for Extraordinary Fire Costs? Trenton Board Weighs Limits of Public Funds Shaun Farrar Feb 20, 2026 TRENTON—After being a hot topic of discussion at the Trenton Select Board meeting, Tuesday, February 17, a bill for construction equipment used at a December 22 evening fire at 48 Pressey Lane in Trenton has already been taken care of according to Goodwin’s Construction on Friday. Goodwin’s … Continue reading Goodwin’s Donates Equipment Service After Trenton Fire Billing Concern
As Canada Reviews Ferry Contract, Maine Weighs State Support
International Transit Route Could Face Political and Financial Headwinds Carrie Jones Feb 19, 2026 BAR HARBOR—As Bay Ferries continues to seek roughly $325,000 in annual funding from the State of Maine to cover piloting fees for the CAT’s trips between Nova Scotia and Bar Harbor, the Canadian government is simultaneously reviewing a final consultant report on the ferry service prepared by 21 FSP Advisory Inc. … Continue reading As Canada Reviews Ferry Contract, Maine Weighs State Support
Nearly Two Decades in the Making, Southwest Harbor’s Garage Project May Be Coming Soon
Planning Board finds application complete. Special election is March 24. Carrie Jones Feb 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The Southwest Harbor Planning Board gave a preliminary review of the town’s new public works garage on February 17 and found the project’s application complete. The garage is expected to cost approximately $2,455,890. Voters have already approved the garage. “The … Continue reading Nearly Two Decades in the Making, Southwest Harbor’s Garage Project May Be Coming Soon
After a Decade of Flat Rates, Bar Harbor Confronts the True Cost of Water
Residents Warn of Impact on Housing Affordability, Change Still Must Be Approved by State PUC Carrie Jones Feb 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor residents, nonprofits, and businesses who use town water are one step closer to paying more for that service after a split-town council approved a new rate structure. The change comes after a decade of … Continue reading After a Decade of Flat Rates, Bar Harbor Confronts the True Cost of Water
After 95-Year Ban, Tremont Advances Limited Deer Hunt for Town Meeting Vote.
Three-year trial would move forward only after both town voters and state regulators sign off. Shaun Farrar Feb 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. TREMONT—Partially reversing a ban that has been in effect for 95 years takes a lot of work. In the case of a proposed deer hunt in Tremont, an activity that has been banned on … Continue reading After 95-Year Ban, Tremont Advances Limited Deer Hunt for Town Meeting Vote.
Bar Harbor Residents Push to Block Potential Local Cooperation With ICE
Carrie Jones Feb 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. 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 law … Continue reading Bar Harbor Residents Push to Block Potential Local Cooperation With ICE
Wrong Turn Leads to Cross-Country Skier’s Snowmobile Rescue by Acadia National Park Ranger.
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Feb 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—According to Acadia National Park’s Deputy Chief of Interpretation Amanda Pollock, a cross-country skier was accidentally separated from the rest of their party while skiing on Acadia National Park’s carriage … Continue reading Wrong Turn Leads to Cross-Country Skier’s Snowmobile Rescue by Acadia National Park Ranger.
Living With Bears on Mount Desert Island:
Prevention and Planning Starts Now. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Feb 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—A plethora of bear sightings last year and a bear accused of killing two goats and some rabbits in May and was then later accused of killing baby rabbits at the same property and not eating them means that it’s not … Continue reading Living With Bears on Mount Desert Island:
Trenton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on Goose Cove Road
Carrie Jones Feb 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. TRENTON—A Sunday afternoon fire shut down the Goose Cove Road in Trenton for a bit as fire crews worked to quickly extinguish the fire at the residence. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., the fire department learned of a reported structure fire at 49 Goose Cove Road. “Initial reports indicated smoke inside … Continue reading Trenton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on Goose Cove Road