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.
Storm Brings High Winds and Some Troubles to Mount Desert Island Region – MDI High School Has Two-hour Delay and Small Fire
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Mar 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—A gusting storm brought high winds, standing water in streets, and broken utility poles throughout the region Monday and into Tuesday. The Mount Desert Island High School had a … Continue reading Storm Brings High Winds and Some Troubles to Mount Desert Island Region – MDI High School Has Two-hour Delay and Small Fire
Tremont May Soon Become First Town on MDI to Have a Deer Hunting Season in Almost 100 Years
Voters get final say Shaun Farrar Mar 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TREMONT—It takes time to reverse a 100-year-old rule, but after almost a year of planning, public hearings and input, and consultation with officials from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), Tremont is close to doing just that. At its meeting on March 16, Town … Continue reading Tremont May Soon Become First Town on MDI to Have a Deer Hunting Season in Almost 100 Years
“Something Has to Be Done”: Mount Desert Worried About Parking Scofflaws.
Board supports Dane Farm property transition to Acadia National Park. Carrie Jones Mar 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. MOUNT DESERT—Selectboard member Rodney King told his fellow board members, March 16, that he was worried about illegal parking in Mount Desert and he wanted people to have a chance to express their concerns. He suggested an open … Continue reading “Something Has to Be Done”: Mount Desert Worried About Parking Scofflaws.
Maine’s Outgoing Hospital Lobbyist Says it is Impossible to Solve Problem of Rising Health Care Costs.
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure. Mar 16, 2026 By Rose Lundy/Maine Monitor MAINE—Steven Michaud stepped down on March 1 as president of the Maine Hospital Association after serving 26 years as the state’s top lobbyist for hospitals and after being with the organization for a total of nearly 40 years. Two … Continue reading Maine’s Outgoing Hospital Lobbyist Says it is Impossible to Solve Problem of Rising Health Care Costs.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK
And in the near future. Carrie Jones Mar 16, 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. Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK