AI Is Giving Bad Advice To People Who Want To Visit Acadia.
Plus, can you find all the mistakes in this AI image we nabbed? May 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. by Sabrina Martin/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — More visitors than ever are using artificial intelligence to plan trips to Acadia National Park. But the information they’re receiving isn’t always reliable. AI tools often provide inaccurate or … Continue reading AI Is Giving Bad Advice To People Who Want To Visit Acadia.
In Bar Harbor, Chalked Political Messages Spark Discussion.
Town Recently Removed One Message Downtown. Carrie Jones May 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—Earlier this month, the Bar Harbor Public Works Department scrubbed the sidewalk at the corner of Main Street and Cottage Street, the site of some political messaging that had been on the sidewalk for a while. The Facebook chatter was … Continue reading In Bar Harbor, Chalked Political Messages Spark Discussion.
After Her Father’s Death, Two Missing Umbrellas Became Something Much Bigger.
In a community known for helping neighbors and strangers alike, one family is hoping kindness might bring two umbrellas home. Carrie Jones May 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—One of the beautiful things about Bar Harbor and the Mount Desert Island regional community is the way people unite to help each other—and even strangers—out. This week, one family is … Continue reading After Her Father’s Death, Two Missing Umbrellas Became Something Much Bigger.
Southwest Harbor Transfer Station Must Address Odors, Holes, Rats, and Seagulls Following DEP Inspection.
State inspectors also noted the station is otherwise in “good operational order.” Carrie Jones May 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—After a summer of complaints about odors, rats, and seagulls at the EMR transfer station, state environmental officials are requiring a series of operational changes and repairs at the facility over the next several weeks. A recent … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Transfer Station Must Address Odors, Holes, Rats, and Seagulls Following DEP Inspection.
Barges and Stones Have Arrived for Bar Harbor’s Breakwater Reconstruction
Carrie Jones May 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—The barges meant to help reconstruct the town’s 100-year-old breakwater have arrived in Bar Harbor’s waters. The breakwater is an underwater structure meant to protect the Bar Harbor harbor. That harbor hosts whale watches, kayakers, recreational boaters, lobster fishers, nature cruises, and cruise ships from southerly … Continue reading Barges and Stones Have Arrived for Bar Harbor’s Breakwater Reconstruction
Acadia National Park Ranger Sues Federal Government Over Alleged Race and Age Discrimination
Carrie Jones May 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—David A. Smith, a law enforcement ranger at Acadia National Park, has sued the federal government in U.S. District Court. In the May 20 lawsuit, the Bar Harbor resident said that be was passed over from positions because of his race and his age. Smith is Abanaki. … Continue reading Acadia National Park Ranger Sues Federal Government Over Alleged Race and Age Discrimination
After a Complicated Bid Process, Mount Desert Looks Ahead to a New Skating Rink
The Selectboard approved a $1.07 million contract for the long-anticipated recreation project. Carrie Jones May 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. MOUNT DESERT—After an extended bidding process, work on the town’s ice skating rink is expected to begin in September 2026. The rink is at the town’s tennis courts in Northeast Harbor. In May 2025, voters in the town approved … Continue reading After a Complicated Bid Process, Mount Desert Looks Ahead to a New Skating Rink
Stolen Traffic Signs Lead to Multiple Alcohol Related Charges and One Arrest in Bar Harbor
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar May 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—On May 24, at approximately 2:24 a.m., while on patrol, Officer Lukas Keene “noticed a Jeep with stolen traffic signs hanging out of the rear of the vehicle,” according to Sgt. … Continue reading Stolen Traffic Signs Lead to Multiple Alcohol Related Charges and One Arrest in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor’s Goal: Zero Traffic Deaths
Here’s What’s in Bar Harbor’s New Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan. Carrie Jones May 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor has officially adopted a new goal: to stop traffic deaths and severe injuries on its streets. Between 2019 and 2023 there were five fatal crashes and 17 injuries that were severe caused by crashes. … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Goal: Zero Traffic Deaths
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 25, 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.