People We’ve Lost
Susan Annette Cook. L. Brian Richardson. Charlotte Shabrach. William A. Downing. Gerald “Jake” Groder. Anne C. Pomroy, Michael Edward Day. Sandra Marie (Bailey) Krupke. Sharon Bray. Carrie Jones Apr 26, 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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
Letters from our Readers
Richard Cleary. Dick Atlee. Carrie Jones Apr 26, 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, … Continue reading Letters from our Readers
From a Spider Bite to Building a Wellness Hub: A New Wellness Collaboration Comes to Bar Harbor.
Massage Bar Harbor Expands With Bar Harbor IV Therapy Collaboration. Carrie Jones Apr 26, 2026 BAR HARBOR—On a winter day back in January, Nikki Look walked into Ellsworth IV Infusion with a simple goal: she was on her own wellness journey and wanted to try the services herself. She left with something else entirely — a business partnership. “I went in, you know, and, and … Continue reading From a Spider Bite to Building a Wellness Hub: A New Wellness Collaboration Comes to Bar Harbor.
Who Owns the Wreck of the Schooner Delhi? Maine Asks a Judge to Decide That the State Does.
1893 wreck inspires current court case. Carrie Jones Apr 25, 2026 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Back in April 1893, the Delhi, a two-mastered schooner sank as it was leaving Somes Sound. Last week, the state asked a judge for possession of that shipwreck, which is still beneath the water. According to an 1893 edition of the Ellsworth American, the Delhi sank in 25 fathoms of water. “In … Continue reading Who Owns the Wreck of the Schooner Delhi? Maine Asks a Judge to Decide That the State Does.
Mount Desert Election and Town Meeting Coming Up!
Carrie Jones Apr 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT — Mount Desert voters have a chance to support town officials in multiple uncontested races, Monday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting on those candidates happens May 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town office meeting room at 21 Sea Street. The annual … Continue reading Mount Desert Election and Town Meeting Coming Up!
Southwest Harbor Budget Ready For Voters
Chance to meet the select board candidates, April 29. Carrie Jones Apr 24, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The town’s budget and its warrant articles are ready for town meeting. Last week, the Southwest Harbor Select Board unanimously approved the final draft of the FY27 town warrant for its May 4 town meeting. There are multiple increases in areas … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Budget Ready For Voters
Former Maine Senate Candidate Pleads Guilty to Mount Desert Vandalism.
Vandalism occurred on Land and Garden Preserve Property. Apr 24, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN MOUNT DESERT—A Mount Desert man who has run for several elected offices pleaded guilty Thursday morning to a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly vandalized signs at a Mount Desert Island land preserve. Ian J. Schwartz is accused of defacing multiple signs and trail markers at the Mount Desert Land and Garden preserve … Continue reading Former Maine Senate Candidate Pleads Guilty to Mount Desert Vandalism.
Trenton Tables Proposal to Study Leaving School System Amid Budget Concerns.
Board Authorizes Comprehensive Planning Committee. Shaun Farrar Apr 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TRENTON—In late 2019 or early 2020, the Trenton School Evaluation Options Committee (SEOC), after several months of meetings, interviews, and research, created a “purely hypothetical” chart that indicated that Trenton’s education budget could rise from around $3.5 million in FY2014/15 to just under … Continue reading Trenton Tables Proposal to Study Leaving School System Amid Budget Concerns.
Bar Harbor Affirms Its ICE Policy Ahead of Maine Statute Enactment.
Town Council Aligns with Maine LD 1971 Concerning Interaction with Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities. Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2026 BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council’s decision to affirm the town’s policy regarding immigration and align it with state statutes was met with thanks from those attending the April 21 meeting. “I know what a difficult and challenging decision this has been for all of you … Continue reading Bar Harbor Affirms Its ICE Policy Ahead of Maine Statute Enactment.
Is Northeast Creek Watershed Healthy? Bar Harbor Begins Its New Search for Answers.
Why This 11-Square-Mile Watershed Matters. Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—How healthy is the Northeast Creek Watershed on Mount Desert Island? The town of Bar Harbor, led by Staff Planner Hailey Bondy, hopes to find out. Bondy presented data from the beginning of the watershed testing to the Town Council, April 21. The … Continue reading Is Northeast Creek Watershed Healthy? Bar Harbor Begins Its New Search for Answers.