Judge Dismisses One of the Golden Anchor’s Challenges.
The Golden Anchor challenged Bar Harbor’s rules for disembarking cruise passengers through two related legal actions. A judge ruled that one duplicated the other. Carrie Jones Sep 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. PORTLAND—The newest decision in one of the many cases involving the Town of Bar Harbor and the businesses that work with cruise ships came on … Continue reading Judge Dismisses One of the Golden Anchor’s Challenges.
She Isn’t There to Fix You. She’s There to Help You Find Your Way In.
Carla Tanguay has spent 25 years helping people find expression, connection and confidence through music. Her new Music Therapy Access Fund aims to make that possibility available to more people. Carrie Jones Sep 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Carla Tanguay is the sort of therapist that a patient sits … Continue reading She Isn’t There to Fix You. She’s There to Help You Find Your Way In.
Bear Creek Tavern Hopes to Open Friday, Receives Special Amusement Permit.
Some neighbors worried about potential noise. Carrie Jones Sep 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—After hearing worries from a neighborhood association, the Bar Harbor Town Council approved a special amusement permit for the Bear Creek Tavern located at 336 State Highway 3 at the site of the former Log Cabin Restaurant. If all goes well for the owner, … Continue reading Bear Creek Tavern Hopes to Open Friday, Receives Special Amusement Permit.
Their Captain Told Them to Let Go. The Two Young Fishermen Refused and Saved Him.
When Jay Fiandaca became caught in trap line, Frenchboro brothers Lukas and Hayden Fortin worked together to keep him from being dragged overboard. Carrie Jones Sep 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. FRENCHBORO—The trap line caught Captain Jay Fiandaca’s foot as the trap went overboard, August 11. Suddenly, Fiandaca was at immediate risk of being pulled from the deck … Continue reading Their Captain Told Them to Let Go. The Two Young Fishermen Refused and Saved Him.
Tour Boat Spots Great White Shark Feeding on a Seal off MDI
Sep 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. By Sabrina Martin/BDN MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Another great white shark was spotted feeding on a seal off Mount Desert Island on Sunday, according to a Bar Harbor whale watching company. It was at least the second sighting of the apex predator in the waters off MDI in August, joining what appears … Continue reading Tour Boat Spots Great White Shark Feeding on a Seal off MDI
UPDATED: Maine ACLU Warns Bar Harbor Over Potential Possible Prosecution of Sidewalk Chalk Activist.
Annlinn Kruger’s political messages have drawn police warnings and now a four-page letter from the ACLU arguing that her chalking is protected speech, not criminal mischief. Carrie Jones Sep 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has sent a letter to the Town of Bar Harbor’s town manager and town councilors stressing that … Continue reading UPDATED: Maine ACLU Warns Bar Harbor Over Potential Possible Prosecution of Sidewalk Chalk Activist.
Bar Harbor Council Recommends Against School Reorganization.
The Town Council unanimously recommended rejecting a plan to create a single regional school unit, setting up a region-wide November vote. Carrie Jones Sep 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council members unanimously voted against recommending the school reorganization plan to voters, September 1. That means when Bar Harbor voters head to … Continue reading Bar Harbor Council Recommends Against School Reorganization.
Two People Injured and 1970 Corvette Totaled in Route 3 Crash in Bar Harbor.
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. BAR HARBOR—On August 29, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Gary Cabit, 71, of Maine, was driving a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette north on Route 3 in Bar Harbor when the vehicle left the roadway … Continue reading Two People Injured and 1970 Corvette Totaled in Route 3 Crash in Bar Harbor.
This Tree Is a Big Deal.
Tremont Select Board votes to try and save massive Elm tree at Tremont Consolidated School Shaun Farrar Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. TREMONT—It is possible Select Board member Ben Harper’s grandfather planted the elm. The tree is obviously beloved by many members of the community, as evidenced by past protections, and the elm is undoubtedly … Continue reading This Tree Is a Big Deal.
One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.
Conners Emerson teachers and staff returned Monday to a red-carpet welcome from students and parents, beginning the final school year in Bar Harbor’s old elementary school buildings. Carrie Jones Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Students in the Mount Desert Island region begin school today, heading onto buses, bikes, and person vehicles to start a brand new school year. … Continue reading One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.