People We’ve Lost
Stephen A. Wilkinson, Grayson C. Mote, Richard Dean Sprague Sr., Ann Whelan Ebeling. Beverly J Jenkins (Hoglund). Kenneth Joseph Salvatore and Lawrence Johnston services. May 24, 2026 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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Bar Harbor Chamber Shares Town Council Candidate Responses Ahead of Election.
Participating Candidates Respond to Chamber’s Questions on Growth, Infrastructure, and Housing. 1158 Bar Harbor Chamber Shares Town Council Candidate Responses Ahead of Election. Participating Candidates Respond to Chamber’s Questions on Growth, Infrastructure, and Housing. Carrie Jones May 24, 2026 BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce recently sent a questionnaire to all the candidates for Bar Harbor Town Council. Both the Chamber and the three responding candidates … Continue reading Bar Harbor Chamber Shares Town Council Candidate Responses Ahead of Election.
Bar Harbor Officials Discuss Future of Athletic Fields and Parks.
New Irrigation, Expanding Tournaments, and Park Repairs Shape Recreation Talks. Shaun Farrar May 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—As youth sports programs expand and town parks see heavy seasonal use, Bar Harbor officials are planning upgrades ranging from ballfield rehabilitation to bathroom repairs and playground improvements. At its meeting on May 18, Vice President of … Continue reading Bar Harbor Officials Discuss Future of Athletic Fields and Parks.
UPDATED: Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’ve compiled the events that we’re aware of into this one article to help you find when and where things are happening. We’re beginning with Memorial Day and then we’ll share events on Saturday and Sunday. MONDAY, MAY 25—MEMORIAL DAY SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT BAR HARBOR MOUNT DESERT The Memorial Day parade begins at the Mount Desert … Continue reading UPDATED: Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.
After Years of Closure, Glen Mary Park Edges Toward Revival.
Bar Harbor and VIA Each Pledge $750K to Bring Childhood Landmark Back to Life. Carrie Jones May 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—The Town Council has committed to a $750,000 match to revitalize the Glen Mary Wading Pool area, which has been broken and decommissioned for the last several years. Town staff and Town Manager James … Continue reading After Years of Closure, Glen Mary Park Edges Toward Revival.
Tears, Thanks, and Laughs at Final Meeting for Bar Harbor Chair.
Councilors Thank Val Peacock for Six Years of Service. Carrie Jones May 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—In Chair Val Peacock’s last regular meeting, she was part of a Town Council that heard no public comment over land use ordinance changes, accepted a safety plan vision for the town’s streets, agreed to spend $750k … Continue reading Tears, Thanks, and Laughs at Final Meeting for Bar Harbor Chair.
Trenton Voters Approve all of the Town’s Warrant Articles Presented at Open Town Meeting
Ballot Results and the Winner of the Bicycle Giveaway Shaun Farrar May 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TRENTON—Just over 50 voters attended the Trenton Elementary School gym on Tuesday, May 19, and they approved articles 6-59 of the town’s warrant. There was little discussion and though there were clarifying questions and a couple of comments that … Continue reading Trenton Voters Approve all of the Town’s Warrant Articles Presented at Open Town Meeting
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.