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.
Mount Desert Moves Forward With a Parking Committee.
Parking on Sidewalks, Commercial Vehicles, and Enforcement All Up For Discussion. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. MOUNT DESERT—The Mount Desert Selectboard approved creating a parking committee to help the town address its parking issues. “I think it’s time for us to tighten up a little bit without having a ton of inadvertent issues … Continue reading Mount Desert Moves Forward With a Parking Committee.
Southwest Harbor Parking Kiosk Plan Clarified and Moving Forward.
Plus, a lot of briefs. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Melanie Lisy and Kalie Hess, two newly elected members of the Select Board, had their first taste of board governance, May 12. One of the the many things they joined the board in deciding was electing Dan Norwood as the new … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Parking Kiosk Plan Clarified and Moving Forward.
After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. TRENTON—Multiple people were arrested Monday for allegedly breaking into two local businesses before crashing the vehicle they were in after a police chase in Southern Maine. On May 18, at 4:48 a.m., a burglary … Continue reading After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary
Trenton Rejects Retail Marijuana Stores
Write-In School Committee Candidate Wins With Four Votes Carrie Jones May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TRENTON—Ahead of voting in its budget at tonight’s town meeting, Trenton has chosen its next elected officers and voted against a citizens petition that would have permitted two adult-use retail marijuana stores in town. The initiative failed with … Continue reading Trenton Rejects Retail Marijuana Stores