Letters from our readers
Mike Reynolds. Rev. Peter J. Miano Sep 13, 2026 Monuments A grand ballroom, a gold plated “legal tender” coin bearing his visage, gilding throughout the White House, a paved over rose garden, an algae-covered reflecting pool, bronze lettering proclaiming his name on the Kennedy Center, a “Garden of Heroes” dedicated to himself, statues, fountains, and to top it all off, a massive triumphal arch with … Continue reading Letters from our readers
People We’ve Lost
Alfred Kelley. Ronald Benson. Scotty Hopkins. Edgard Aronson. Mary Bragdon Allen. John “Jock” Morris Williams. Linda L. Bowden. Holly Lee Hitchcock. Timothy Bouchard. Wayne Bartlett, Sr. Rachel Snow. Carrie Jones Sep 13, 2026 “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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
What If Parents and Schools Learned Together?
That’s one of the ideas behind MDI’s new Parent University, a monthly series beginning next week with a conversation about technology habits and families. Carrie Jones Sep 12, 2026 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—At its core, the goal of the new monthly Parents University on MDI is simple: connecting with community in all different ways. The launching of the university wasn’t just a school initiative, Julie … Continue reading What If Parents and Schools Learned Together?
He Left Southwest Harbor for Cooperstown. He Came Back With a Bigger Team.
Rory Gordius, 11, spent six days playing alongside children from across the country—and discovered that the biggest part of the experience happened off the field, too. Carrie Jones Sep 12, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Rory Gordius became an all-star this summer. The eleven year old from Southwest Harbor had the opportunity of a lifetime when he … Continue reading He Left Southwest Harbor for Cooperstown. He Came Back With a Bigger Team.
Southwest Harbor Falls Silent to Remember 9/11.
As emergency vehicles passed through Southwest Harbor on Friday, students and others outside Pemetic School fell silent to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Sep 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The children gathered in front of Pemetic School along Main Street in Southwest Harbor were chattering, jumping, talking, and waiting, a typical … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Falls Silent to Remember 9/11.
Bar Harbor May Be Clarifying How Its Boards and Committees Work
Town officials are examining the roles of boards and committees, from advisory groups to quasi-judicial bodies, as they consider a potentially more formal framework for local government. Carrie Jones Sep 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—Last week at the Bar Harbor Town Council workshop, Town Manager James Smith explained some ideas about how the town … Continue reading Bar Harbor May Be Clarifying How Its Boards and Committees Work
It Started With a Pageant at the Criterion.
Competing at the state level can cost hundreds of dollars before travel, lodging, and clothing. Her family hopes sponsorships can help keep her going. Carrie Jones Sep 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Just about two years ago, Stella Littlefield saw that the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor was hosting the Miss Acadia Pageant. The eight-year-old Bar Harbor girl desperately … Continue reading It Started With a Pageant at the Criterion.
Year-to-Date Acadia National Park Numbers Show 2% Decrease in Visits.
Visits to the park are 2% below last year through August, yet other measures—from bus ridership to commercial coaches—point to a more complicated picture of how people are visiting MDI. Carrie Jones Sep 10, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Year-to-date visits to Acadia National Park is down in 2026 as … Continue reading Year-to-Date Acadia National Park Numbers Show 2% Decrease in Visits.
Tremont Select Board Moves School Reorganization Vote to November Ballot.
Holds off on recommending or not recommending school reorganization vote until Vice Chair McKenzie Jewett is present Shaun Farrar Sep 10, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. TREMONT—As the governing bodies of AOS 91 member towns are authorizing placing a question regarding school reorganization on town ballots for the November 3 vote, discussion surrounding the merits, or lack thereof, … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Moves School Reorganization Vote to November Ballot.
The Meeting Was 17 Minutes. The To-Do List Is Much Longer.
Mount Desert officials are heading into a fall of discussions about school consolidation, housing, short-term rentals, parking, the comprehensive plan, and major infrastructure projects. Carrie Jones Sep 10, 2026 Brian Henkel, public works director. file photo. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—The town’s Selectboard meeting, September 8 was a quick one, clocking in at under 17 minutes, but … Continue reading The Meeting Was 17 Minutes. The To-Do List Is Much Longer.