Your Guide to Fourth of July Weekend on Mount Desert Island.
From the Whoopie Pie Mile and pancake breakfast to parades, fireworks, live music, and family fun, here’s everything happening July 3–5 across Mount Desert Island. Carrie Jones Jun 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Whether you’re looking for fireworks, lobster rolls, live music, or family activities, here’s your guide to Fourth of July weekend … Continue reading Your Guide to Fourth of July Weekend on Mount Desert Island.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And in the near future. Carrie Jones Jun 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. 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 … 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 Jun 29, 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.
People We’ve Lost
Mark Allen Hawkes. Nancy Allen. Martha Ann Kataftos (Quinn). Priscilla Dorine Lanks. Brenda L. Williams. Patricia “Pat” Taniashvili. Elizabeth “Lily” Hall. Kenneth J. Salvatore. Carrie Jones Jun 28, 2026 Note: “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 everyone deserves to be … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
“They Were a Lifesaver”: The Quiet Work of Mount Desert Nursing Association.
Patients, staff, volunteers, and supporters gathered at Archie’s Lobster Pound to celebrate and raise funds for the nonprofit that has helped neighbors heal for generations. Carrie Jones Jun 27, 2026 TREMONT—During the Mount Desert Nursing Association’s fundraising event in the giant structure of Archie’s Lobster Pound, one woman leaned in and whispered, “They were a lifesaver.” Another’s husband stopped mid-stride and enthused, “I cannot rave … Continue reading “They Were a Lifesaver”: The Quiet Work of Mount Desert Nursing Association.
Internal Memo Tells National Parks Not to Report Deaths
Memo applies to “all Interior bureaus and offices.” Jun 27, 2026 by Ethan Andrews/BDN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Officials at Acadia National Park may stop reporting deaths in the park. That possibility comes from a U.S. Department of the Interior internal memo obtained by the Washington Post instructing staff at national parks not to confirm deaths or provide details about severe injuries on park property. According to the memo, which … Continue reading Internal Memo Tells National Parks Not to Report Deaths
Trenton Voters to Consider $5,920 Budget Increase at July 7 Special Town Meeting.
Holiday Pay, Audit Costs Prompt Special Town Meeting in Trenton. Shaun Farrar Jun 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TRENTON—A special town meeting will be held in Trenton on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m., at the municipal building due to the need to adjust a copy of budget items. Following Select Board Chair Fred Ehrlenbach’s presentation of … Continue reading Trenton Voters to Consider $5,920 Budget Increase at July 7 Special Town Meeting.
Mount Desert Planning Board Approves Multiple Marine Structures.
Clifton Dock changes are a go. Carrie Jones Jun 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. MOUNT DESERT—Applications for three marine structures came before the Mount Desert Planning Board, June 24. Two of the applications were to add a bit more room to one floating structure off Harborside Drive. The other was to elevate and protect a pier and … Continue reading Mount Desert Planning Board Approves Multiple Marine Structures.
A Bright Haven: Bar Harbor Food Pantry Celebrates First Year Downtown
Demand Climbs as Bar Harbor Food Pantry Settles Into New Home Carrie Jones Jun 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—A year after relocating from a crowded basement space to its bright downtown home, the Bar HBAR HARBOR—A year after relocating from a crowded basement space to its bright downtown home, the Bar Harbor Food … Continue reading A Bright Haven: Bar Harbor Food Pantry Celebrates First Year Downtown
Southwest Harbor, Coast Guard Seek Workshop After Paid Parking Concerns Erupt During Select Board Meeting.
Officials Aim to Strengthen Ties After Parking Discussion Carrie Jones Jun 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Tension and worries between the town and the Coast Guard base over the town’s new paid parking program at the Lower Town Dock bubbled out during the Select Board meeting, June 23. The tension was about parking, contined into … Continue reading Southwest Harbor, Coast Guard Seek Workshop After Paid Parking Concerns Erupt During Select Board Meeting.