Kevin Edgecomb, a Constant in Mount Desert for Nearly Three Decades, Moves On.
After More Than Two Decades in Uniform, Edgecomb Turns to a New Role in Public Safety. Carrie Jones Feb 24, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. MOUNT DESERT—After 26 years in Mount Desert, Kevin Edgecomb is retiring from the Mount Desert Police Department, heading to a new chapter where he’ll still be focused on keeping people safe, officials said, just in … Continue reading Kevin Edgecomb, a Constant in Mount Desert for Nearly Three Decades, Moves On.
Two Mount Desert Island Laboratories Win $7.3M in State and Private Funding
Feb 24, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN BAR HARBOR—Two Mount Desert Island laboratories will receive more than $7.3 million in state and private sector funding as part of a research and development bond that was approved by Maine voters. The Jackson Laboratory is set to receive over $5.4 million in grants, $3.4 million of which is funded by the private sector, to build a “state-of-the-art Humanized Mouse … Continue reading Two Mount Desert Island Laboratories Win $7.3M in State and Private Funding
Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.
Carrie Jones Feb 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—”It’s important for folks to understand—and we’ve gotten almost as bad as Fox News said that we were a town that hated Christmas. That we’re a council that hates music has been out there,” Bar Harbor Town Councilor Earl Brechlin said during a February 17 meeting about potential changes … Continue reading Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.
Superintendent Says Single Voting Day Protects Fairness in School Reorganization.
Reorganization Vote Could Mean Overtime, Extra Ballot Machines. Shaun Farrar Feb 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. ACADIA REGION—At its February 17 meeting, the Trenton Select Board was asked to choose when to hold its town’s vote for the possible reorganization of AOS 91. The two choices would be the town’s annual town meeting, which is … Continue reading Superintendent Says Single Voting Day Protects Fairness in School Reorganization.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK
And in the near future. Carrie Jones Feb 23, 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. Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email is a bit long for a lot of inboxes. … 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 Feb 23, 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.
Blizzard Warning Covers Downeast Coast as Storm Targets MDI Monday
Potential Blizzard Set to Sweep Into MDI on Scheduled First Day Back to School Carrie Jones Feb 22, 2026 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—A winter storm is predicted to bring blizzard conditions to the area on Monday. The storm is expected to begin Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The service has placed coastal Hancock and Washington counties into a blizzard warning from 7 … Continue reading Blizzard Warning Covers Downeast Coast as Storm Targets MDI Monday
Letters from our Readers
Mike Reynolds. Brian Hubbell. Annlinn Kruger Carrie Jones Feb 22, 2026 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We always welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story. For details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. As with all newspapers, the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the … Continue reading Letters from our Readers
People We’ve Lost
Amy Manring. Lawrence A. Goldfarb. Daniel Powell Poteet II. Robert Gerald Hersey- “Buddy/Bud.” Dale Roger Fugel. David Earle Keep. Lois I. (Myrick) Crowley. Carrie Jones Feb 22, 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 remembered … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Consultant Says Bar Harbor Sees 15,000 Visitors a Day in Summer Peaks. Fewer Than 500 in Winter.
Bar Harbor’s Tourism Economy Faces Big Swings and Big Planning Implications. Carrie Jones Feb 21, 2026 BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor may feel crowded in July, but to much of the world it barely exists. It can host fifteen thousand people a day at the waterfront in July and fewer than 500 in winter. Those extremes, outlined in a new tourism analysis presented by Australian data consultant … Continue reading Consultant Says Bar Harbor Sees 15,000 Visitors a Day in Summer Peaks. Fewer Than 500 in Winter.