People We’ve Lost.
Elizabeth “Betty” Bryer. Daniel M. Dunn. Thomas Richard Rolfes. Nancy “Gram” Merchant. Nancy Elizabeth Montserrat. Everett Almon Beal Jr. Carrie Jones just now “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island area has lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered as widely as … Continue reading People We’ve Lost.
Some Parks and Recreation Committee Members Disappointed Over Glen Mary Pool Process.
Town manager says design changes made the project more affordable and buildable while preserving its core vision. Shaun Farrar 2 minutes ago BAR HARBOR—This past week, at least two members of the currently four-member Bar Harbor Parks and Recreation Committee expressed discontent with the fact that the Committee did not get a chance to look at the newest iteration of plans for the Glen Mary … Continue reading Some Parks and Recreation Committee Members Disappointed Over Glen Mary Pool Process.
When Conners Emerson Closed for Two Weeks, Bar Harbor’s Community Stepped Up.
The school’s move meant two weeks away from classes, but area nonprofits and businesses made sure children had places to go, things to do, and a community ready to help. Carrie Jones just now BAR HARBOR—For two weeks, the nonprofits and businesses of Bar Harbor helped the students of Conners Emerson School and their families find other things to do that didn’t include going to … Continue reading When Conners Emerson Closed for Two Weeks, Bar Harbor’s Community Stepped Up.
Why Does Immunotherapy Work for Some Lung Cancer Patients but Not Others? A Young Jackson Lab Researcher Found a Big Clue.
For Ryan Englander, the goal is to connect scientific discoveries in the laboratory with better treatment options for real patients. Carrie Jones just now BAR HARBOR AND CONNECTICUT—For some patients with lung cancer, immunotherapy can be a powerful treatment. Unfortunately, it doesn’t currently work for everyone. That leaves doctors and scientists facing a difficult question: Why do some patients respond to these drugs while others … Continue reading Why Does Immunotherapy Work for Some Lung Cancer Patients but Not Others? A Young Jackson Lab Researcher Found a Big Clue.
Planning Board Finds Three Projects Incomplete, Approves Explore Acadia Lot Change.
Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. BAR HARBOR—The town’s Planning Board took a step in ruling about three different projects, November 4, determining whether or not the projects were complete. The next step would be a future review of whether or not the proposed projects are in compliance with the town’s rules. The board also approved the merging … Continue reading Planning Board Finds Three Projects Incomplete, Approves Explore Acadia Lot Change.
Bar Harbor Finds an Ally in Ellsworth’s Push for a Local Option Tax.
As Bar Harbor continues advocating for a local option tax, Ellsworth’s city manager says communities serving thousands of visitors and regional residents need a way to offset the costs. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—Bar Harbor may have found some help in its quest for a local option tax, which can come in … Continue reading Bar Harbor Finds an Ally in Ellsworth’s Push for a Local Option Tax.
Hulls Cove Beach Emergency Prompts Multi-Unit Response, Online Speculation.
Shaun Farrar just now BAR HARBOR—A medical event at the Hulls Cove Beach, November 5, brought multiple emergency response crews and social media posts. Numerous 9-1-1 calls around 6:30 a.m. brought an emergency response of police, fire, and medical crews to the beach with the initial traffic indicating that there were people trying to get a body out of the water and misrepresenting the person’s … Continue reading Hulls Cove Beach Emergency Prompts Multi-Unit Response, Online Speculation.
Bar Harbor to Seek Dismissal of Challenge to New Water Rates.
Town argues complainants have not established standing or shown rates are unfair. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—The Town of Bar Harbor has indicated that it will ask for a motion to dismiss in the suit against the town’s water rates that was filed earlier this year by resident Charles Sidman and nine … Continue reading Bar Harbor to Seek Dismissal of Challenge to New Water Rates.
Superintendent Zboray Issues Statement Following School Reorganization Vote.
Proposal had failed to pass all the necessary towns to move forward. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Open Table MDI. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—In a November 4 statement to the community members of the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (AOS 91), Superintendent Michael Zboray said he was thankful for the members of the Reorganization Planning Committee who’d … Continue reading Superintendent Zboray Issues Statement Following School Reorganization Vote.
Mount Desert Island Region Election Results
Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The election results are in for Hancock County. Here’s what we know this morning. The school reorganization plan has failed. The first town in the area that had its votes in was Frenchboro where school reorganization passed 12-10. Next came … Continue reading Mount Desert Island Region Election Results