A Brighter Future Is Set To Begin at Conners-Emerson.
A Look Inside the New School Before it Officially Opens Its Doors. From Leaky Ceilings to Three-Pointers: It’s a New Era at Conners-Emerson. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—People still had to take off their shoes when they entered the new Conners-Emerson school last week. Or they could put disposable slippers over … Continue reading A Brighter Future Is Set To Begin at Conners-Emerson.
Bar Harbor’s YMCA Agreement Leaves School Officials Still Seeking Some Answers.
Bar Harbor approved agreements with the YMCA and Downeast Transportation, as school officials still seek clearer expectations for after-school transportation. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR — With no public comment, the Bar Harbor Town Council approved how it would work with two nonprofits that receive funding from the town through the town’s budget. The approval … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s YMCA Agreement Leaves School Officials Still Seeking Some Answers.
Four Years Later, Glen Mary Pool Has a Plan and Town Funding to Move Forward.
The Glen Mary project now has a design and a funding commitment, though the new layout will be smaller and will not accommodate hockey or ice skating. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Since 2022, the Glen Mary Pool has been officially closed. Now, the town-run area is one step closer to a rebuild … Continue reading Four Years Later, Glen Mary Pool Has a Plan and Town Funding to Move Forward.
A Big Happy List of Halloween Events
Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Are you ready for some holiday events? Maybe a little trick-or-treating? Maybe you just want to help out the residents on Ledgelawn and donate some candy? Here’s our round-up! We expect we’ll be adding more soon as they become available, so feel free to check back or … Continue reading A Big Happy List of Halloween Events
A Maine Family Bought Land on MDI with Dreams of Building a Home. Then a Scammer Tried to Sell It.
just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. by Kathleen O’Brien/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—Several years ago, Haley and Michael Walcott of Bucksport bought a nearly 3-acre plot in Bar Harbor to one day build a home on. So they never expected to see a “for sale” sign on the land when driving … Continue reading A Maine Family Bought Land on MDI with Dreams of Building a Home. Then a Scammer Tried to Sell It.
What Is Mount Desert Worth? The State Puts Its Value at $3.86 Billion.
The proposed valuation is an 11.9% increase from 2026, with implications for how the town shares costs and receives certain state revenues. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. MOUNT DESERT—How much is the Town of Mount Desert worth? Many of its residents would say it’s priceless, but the State of Maine has proposed that the town’s valuation for 2027 … Continue reading What Is Mount Desert Worth? The State Puts Its Value at $3.86 Billion.
Rollover Crash Shuts Down Park Loop Road for Two Hours.
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—A rollover crash on the Park Loop Road at approximately 1:30 p.m., on October 15, shut down the road between the Base of Cadillac Mountain and the Bubble Pond parking … Continue reading Rollover Crash Shuts Down Park Loop Road for Two Hours.
Bar Harbor’s Tourism Plan Nears the Finish Line. What Happens Next?
The task force’s draft covers traffic, housing, residents’ quality of life, and the visitor experience. Members want the final recommendations to identify priorities, not just compile problems. Carrie Jones 10 minutes ago The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. BAR HARBOR—The work of the town’s Sustainable Tourism Task Force is officially almost over. The strategy recommendations for Bar Harbor’s tourism future should be … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Tourism Plan Nears the Finish Line. What Happens Next?
A Fall Weekend on MDI: Runners, Music, Protests and Community.
From the MDI Marathon and Kids Fun Run to Music Harbor and No Kings demonstrations, island communities filled a brisk weekend with events as the tourist season wound down. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The island was full of activity this weekend as it hosted multiple events toward the end of the season … Continue reading A Fall Weekend on MDI: Runners, Music, Protests and Community.
Ex-Employee Sues Bar Harbor Glamping Resort over Alleged Racial and Gender Discrimination
just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. by Sabrina Martin/BDN BAR HARBOR—A former housekeeper has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a popular Bar Harbor glamping resort, alleging her ex-employer discriminated against her on the basis of her race and gender. The woman, of Las Vegas, claims Terramor Outdoor Resorts retaliated against her — moving her in … Continue reading Ex-Employee Sues Bar Harbor Glamping Resort over Alleged Racial and Gender Discrimination