It’s packed with news, so please try this new format out.

Carrie Jones

Sep 27, 2025

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We do that so that:

1. You get press releases from agencies, which is a common aspect of a local newspaper.
2. You don’t get 10 (or more) emails every day, which is what would happen if we separated it all out and sent each to you individually.

Since everyone who messaged us likes it this way (compiling them here as shares rather than posting the entire release in the body of this story), we’re going to keep doing it.

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THIS WEEK’S BRIEFS

Honoring the Impact of Cindy Brotzman to the MDI Community

MDI HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Raffle and Bake Sale set for November 8

SEPTEMBER 27—CONTRA DANCE AT THE JESUP!

Bar Harbor Water Flushing Program Fall 2025

Blessing of the Animals

You Can Watch Guardian of the Giants

Join Atlantic Brewing Company & Mainely Meat BBQ, October 12, for the Annual Belt Sander Races!

Hook ‘n I Exhibit to Showcase Rug Hooking and Knitting Oct 2 – Nov 1

Community Forum: A Discussion on Shifting Federal Funding Priorities

Governor Mills Announces Launch of the Maine Department of Energy Resource

Senators King, Collins Celebrate National Lobster Day

Community Resilience Listening Session in Southwest Harbor

Run, Walk, Wag 5k Returns to Bar Harbor in Memory of Mary Parker

Rep. Gary Friedmann Update

Let’s Get Together For Lunch

Multi-Week Class with Richard Parker at NEH Library This Fall

Mount Desert Island YMCA Honors Outstanding Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Celebration

Healthy Acadia Announces Autumn Tai Chi for Health Class Schedule

Maine’s Ruffed Grouse Season Kicks-off September 27

Governor Mills Cuts Ribbon at Maine’s First Amazon Delivery Station

Lamoine Author Celebrates New Revised Edition of Downeast Maine Mystery

Terre Lefferts Exhibiting Paintings at the Northeast Harbor Library This October

King, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Political Redistricting Abus

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