THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones just now 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 just now 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 to … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
Letters from our Readers
Mike Zboray. Steven Juskewitch. Annlinn Kruger. Charles Sidman. 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 … Continue reading Letters from our Readers
Last Call to Drive Up Cadillac Mountain—For Now.
The summit road closes Monday as construction continues on a new accessible path connecting the mountain’s parking lots. Carrie Jones just now ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Today is the last day to use the road that goes up Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain summit for a bit. The foggy and drizzly conditions didn’t deter some motorists this morning. You do not need a reservation. You do need … Continue reading Last Call to Drive Up Cadillac Mountain—For Now.
People We’ve Lost.
Elizabeth “Betty” Bryer. Daniel M. Dunn. Thomas Richard Rolfes. Nancy “Gram” Merchant. Nancy Elizabeth Montserrat. Everett Almon Beal Jr. Carrie Jones just now “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island area has lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered as widely as … Continue reading People We’ve Lost.
Some Parks and Recreation Committee Members Disappointed Over Glen Mary Pool Process.
Town manager says design changes made the project more affordable and buildable while preserving its core vision. Shaun Farrar 2 minutes ago BAR HARBOR—This past week, at least two members of the currently four-member Bar Harbor Parks and Recreation Committee expressed discontent with the fact that the Committee did not get a chance to look at the newest iteration of plans for the Glen Mary … Continue reading Some Parks and Recreation Committee Members Disappointed Over Glen Mary Pool Process.
When Conners Emerson Closed for Two Weeks, Bar Harbor’s Community Stepped Up.
The school’s move meant two weeks away from classes, but area nonprofits and businesses made sure children had places to go, things to do, and a community ready to help. Carrie Jones just now BAR HARBOR—For two weeks, the nonprofits and businesses of Bar Harbor helped the students of Conners Emerson School and their families find other things to do that didn’t include going to … Continue reading When Conners Emerson Closed for Two Weeks, Bar Harbor’s Community Stepped Up.
Why Does Immunotherapy Work for Some Lung Cancer Patients but Not Others? A Young Jackson Lab Researcher Found a Big Clue.
For Ryan Englander, the goal is to connect scientific discoveries in the laboratory with better treatment options for real patients. Carrie Jones just now BAR HARBOR AND CONNECTICUT—For some patients with lung cancer, immunotherapy can be a powerful treatment. Unfortunately, it doesn’t currently work for everyone. That leaves doctors and scientists facing a difficult question: Why do some patients respond to these drugs while others … Continue reading Why Does Immunotherapy Work for Some Lung Cancer Patients but Not Others? A Young Jackson Lab Researcher Found a Big Clue.
Planning Board Finds Three Projects Incomplete, Approves Explore Acadia Lot Change.
Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. BAR HARBOR—The town’s Planning Board took a step in ruling about three different projects, November 4, determining whether or not the projects were complete. The next step would be a future review of whether or not the proposed projects are in compliance with the town’s rules. The board also approved the merging … Continue reading Planning Board Finds Three Projects Incomplete, Approves Explore Acadia Lot Change.
Bar Harbor Finds an Ally in Ellsworth’s Push for a Local Option Tax.
As Bar Harbor continues advocating for a local option tax, Ellsworth’s city manager says communities serving thousands of visitors and regional residents need a way to offset the costs. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—Bar Harbor may have found some help in its quest for a local option tax, which can come in … Continue reading Bar Harbor Finds an Ally in Ellsworth’s Push for a Local Option Tax.