Tremont Entertains Second Go at a Short-Term Rental Ordinance Because of a New State Law
Board fears loss of community, town puts out short-term rental survey Shaun Farrar Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. TREMONT—On May 13, 2024 Tremont voters decided not to support a proposed short-term rental (STR) licensing ordinance by two votes. The tally of the 240 people who voted was 118 yes votes, 120 no votes, and 2 blanks. … Continue reading Tremont Entertains Second Go at a Short-Term Rental Ordinance Because of a New State Law
A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First.
From moose and bobcats to a small population of black bears, Mount Desert Island has more elusive wildlife than many people realize. Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The tourists and some locals were adamant on the social media post: there are no moose on Mount Desert Island. There never have been, … Continue reading A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First.
Maine Public Utilities Commission Opens Investigation of Bar Harbor’s New Water Rates.
Notice of Investigation issued August 4 after March 10-person complaint led by Charles Sidman. Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has officially opened an investigation into Bar Harbor’s new water rates. The August 4 announcement that an official investigation has been opened comes after a 10-person citizen complaint to the … Continue reading Maine Public Utilities Commission Opens Investigation of Bar Harbor’s New Water Rates.
They Applied Without Knowing the Other Had. Now Two MDI Teens Are Going to Germany Together.
The students won a prestigious merit-based exchange scholarship and will live with German families, attend high school, and immerse themselves in the culture for ten months. Carrie Jones Aug 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—A prestigious scholarship is sending two Mount Desert Island teens to Germany this year. Both Isla Preston-Schreck and Rebecca Rand … Continue reading They Applied Without Knowing the Other Had. Now Two MDI Teens Are Going to Germany Together.
30 Lobsters Disappeared From a Maine Dock. The Theft Hit a Nerve.
Lindsay McDaniels lost hundreds of dollars in catch when two men took lobsters from her crate in Northeast Harbor, fueling an online backlash among islanders. Aug 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. By Sabrina Martin/BDN NORTHEAST HARBOR—In late July, Lindsay McDaniels, a lobsterer who makes a living hauling traps off Mount Desert Island, often with her 16-year-old daughter on board, … Continue reading 30 Lobsters Disappeared From a Maine Dock. The Theft Hit a Nerve.
Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking.
Changes began August 4. Applications must be made in person. Carrie Jones Aug 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—If you are a Bar Harbor resident, you can now apply for a residential parking coupon that will allow you to have two hours of free parking each week. Those hours do not accrue. The town posted a … Continue reading Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking.
Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.
Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process. Carrie Jones Aug 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—This Monday, a split school committee voted in favor of recommending the school reorganization plan to the Bar Harbor voters while that same night, the Mount Desert Selectboard and its town officials hope to find more clarity … Continue reading Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.
Trenton Fire Department Responds to Early Morning RV Fire – Motorist in Southwest Harbor Says He Is a Serial Killer.
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Aug 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Morning Recreational Vehicle Fire TRENTON—The Trenton Volunteer Fire Department put out a recreation vehicle (RV) fire at the Narrows Too Campground, August 4. Initially dispatched at 7:47 … Continue reading Trenton Fire Department Responds to Early Morning RV Fire – Motorist in Southwest Harbor Says He Is a Serial Killer.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones Aug 03, 2026 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. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Carrie Jones Aug 03, 2026 Every week we document the Mount Desert Island region’s government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things on the town and school calendars are cancelled or rescheduled, so make sure … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.