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
Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.
Plus, recent advisories and press releases. Carrie Jones May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—The lead consultant for the Bar Harbor Sustainable Tourism Management Task Force has taken an interim CEO position for a Canadian museum and is stepping back from her role, her colleague at J.E. Austin Associates told the town’s task force members, May 13. … Continue reading Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.
Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.
Acadia National Park, However, Still Hovers at 4 Million Visits (not Vistors) Each Year. Carrie Jones May 18, 2026 ACADIA REGION—While many people whose livings rely on Maine’s $16.5 billion tourist industry are worrying about the upcoming summer season, the news from last year is that the number of people visiting Acadia and the Downeast region last year decreased again. That decrease is according to … Continue reading Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And in the near future. Carrie Jones May 18, 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 … 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 May 18, 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.
Letters From Our Readers
Judith Burger-Gossart May 17, 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 beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints or official … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers
People We’ve Lost
Juanita Gail Higgins. Claire Elaine Dubois Langley. Samuel “Sonny” Mitchell III. Cynthia “Cyndi” A. Billings. Barbara Bray. Barbara L. Glasgow. Lawrence Johnston Funeral Notice. Carrie Jones May 17, 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
Popovers With a Purpose.
A Long History and a Modern Thank You at Jordan Pond House and Atlantic Brewing Midtown This Week. Carrie Jones May 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—For well over a century, residents and visitors have hiked the Asticou Path and headed to Jordan Pond. Back in the late 1800s, trekkers found Nellie McIntire … Continue reading Popovers With a Purpose.
Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.
Judge Lance Walker releases 32-page order. Carrie Jones May 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—In a 32-page order released today, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker has declared that the Bar Harbor cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional in all months other than July and August. “On behalf of the board and all APPLL … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.