Month: February 2023

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With Binders Open and No Fanfare, Warrant Subcommittees Soldier On

Last Warrant Budget Subcommittee Meeting Before Next Week’s Meetings Focuses on Governance Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR— Four Warrant Committee members and two town staff gathered around the oblong table under the harsh lights of a third-floor conference room in the Bar Harbor municipal building Wednesday night, binders open in front of them, papers and numbers and explanations relaying page after page of data. And in … Continue reading With Binders Open and No Fanfare, Warrant Subcommittees Soldier On

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Battery Acid and Call for Unity

Land Use Ordinances Meant to Increase Housing Development Head To Voters Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—After an executive session about the lawsuit over the voted-in daily cruise ship caps, the Bar Harbor Town Council got down to regular business in a meeting that extended Tuesday night for well over four hours, ending shortly before 11 p.m.. The meeting began with Council Chair Valerie Peacock saying that … Continue reading Battery Acid and Call for Unity

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Delve into Solar Grids, Old Blizzards, and Wyrd

Jesup Memorial Library offers trio of events Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Courage. Survival. Climate. Words. A trio of events at the Jesup Memorial Library offer something for those who want to learn more about Maine, about story, and about words. Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m. CATHIE PELLETIER First up is an author talk with Cathie Pelletier. She will discuss her book, Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in … Continue reading Delve into Solar Grids, Old Blizzards, and Wyrd

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS COME TO THE RESCUE FOR POLICE

Fire Chief Retracts Request for Additional Fire Fighters to Cover Town Hill Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The police department will now have a mental health liaison thanks to the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The $1.9 trillion package was enacted of March 2021 with the intent of combatting the impacts of COVID-19. Bar Harbor received some of that aid.  On Tuesday, the Bar Harbor Town Council … Continue reading AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS COME TO THE RESCUE FOR POLICE

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The Search for a New Town Manager Begins With Potential for Public Input

Future of Sustainability and Communications Coordinator Positions Discussed Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a workshop next Tuesday, February 28, at 5:30 p.m. with David Barrett, Maine Municipal Association (MMA), to discuss priorities in candidates for a town manager that would replace Kevin Sutherland who resigned in January. That meeting will be at the Bar Harbor Municipal Building. Finance Director Sarah Gilbert is … Continue reading The Search for a New Town Manager Begins With Potential for Public Input

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School Construction Costs Decrease by Almost $9 Million

Committees hope for donations Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Costs for a potential rebuild of the embattled Conners Emerson School have been winnowed down by almost $9 million according to Lisa Sawin, a principal of Harriman, an engineering and architectural firm in charge of the project. A non-courtyard plan created a third story in the proposal. The new cost would be $58,538,288. The earlier proposal was for … Continue reading School Construction Costs Decrease by Almost $9 Million

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Charles Sidman Supports His Desire To Be Part of Cruise Ship Law Suit’s Defense

APPLL vs Town of Bar Harbor Carrie Jones BANGOR AND BAR HARBOR— Charles Sidman, the lead petitioner in the cruise ship disembarkation petition that passed this November and limited daily cruise ship caps has filed a brief in support of his involvement in the United States District Court case, Association to Preserve & Protect Local Livelihoods et al., vs. Town of Bar Harbor. He is represented … Continue reading Charles Sidman Supports His Desire To Be Part of Cruise Ship Law Suit’s Defense

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Island Man Still Evading Capture.

Bar Harbor Police Beat Shaun Farrar The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor last week according to the Bar Harbor police log, which is publicly released information. BAR HARBOR— On Thursday, February 16, Officer Stanwood was attempting to locate Jacob Russell, 37, of Tremont to arrest him for outstanding arrest warrants stemming from a burglary that occurred on February 8, 2023, at a residence in … Continue reading Island Man Still Evading Capture.

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The Story of This Place

“I almost happy cried” Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—On Bangor author Alexandra Hinrichs’ website, it says that she “is pretty sure she has one of the best jobs in the world.” This Tuesday as homeschooled students and their caregivers gathered around at the Jesup Memorial Library, proudly telling her their ideas and stories, it was easy to see why.  “It has been a joy to see … Continue reading The Story of This Place

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