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‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and It's Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion. From West Point to Hollywood to Small-Town America in an RV with a Stowaway Cat, ‘You Are Here’ Motors to Finds Its Audience in Bar Harbor
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‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and Its Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion.

From West Point to Hollywood to Small-Town America in an RV with a Stowaway Cat, ‘You Are Here’ Motors to Finds Its Audience in Bar Harbor Carrie Jones Jun 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR— For most filmmakers, finishing a movie marks the end of the journey. For Claire Rose and Jack Kennedy, and … Continue reading ‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and Its Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion.

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A Beacon Shines on Main Street. Guest article by Mike Reynolds with photos from Amy Henderson
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A Beacon Shines on Main Street.

Guest article by Mike Reynolds with photos from Amy Henderson Jun 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. This article was contributed by Mike Reynolds. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—“Gilbert and Sullivan!” — No, seriously. If you mention these names in front of any crowd of around thirty 20 to 35-year-olds anywhere in the area, you will get mixed results. … Continue reading A Beacon Shines on Main Street.

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Princesses, Snowmen, and a Full Pit Orchestra: ‘Frozen’ Lands in Bar Harbor. Historic Criterion Theatre Hosts ACT Musical for First Time in Years.
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Princesses, Snowmen, and a Full Pit Orchestra: ‘Frozen’ Lands in Bar Harbor.

Historic Criterion Theatre Hosts ACT Musical for First Time in Years. Carrie Jones Apr 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—A cluster of people stand on the Criterion Theatre stage, late Monday afternoon, pondering artificial holiday trees that will soon be a forest. A cluster of dancers and students are told to go try on costumes … Continue reading Princesses, Snowmen, and a Full Pit Orchestra: ‘Frozen’ Lands in Bar Harbor.

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How MDI’s Show Choirs Turn Storytelling Into State Championships. Give them the chance and they rise to it.
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How MDI’s Show Choirs Turn Storytelling Into State Championships.

Give them the chance and they rise to it. Carrie Jones Apr 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—This past weekend, some top performers brought some big prizes back to their schools. The Mount Desert Island High School Show Choir brought back state-championship gold from the Maine State Music Festival finals held … Continue reading How MDI’s Show Choirs Turn Storytelling Into State Championships.

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Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.
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Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.

Carrie Jones Feb 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—”It’s important for folks to understand—and we’ve gotten almost as bad as Fox News said that we were a town that hated Christmas. That we’re a council that hates music has been out there,” Bar Harbor Town Councilor Earl Brechlin said during a February 17 meeting about potential changes … Continue reading Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.

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Criterion Theatre Will Begin Year With New Director. COURTNEY SALE WILL HEAD THEATRE NEXT YEAR.
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Criterion Theatre Will Begin Year With New Director.

COURTNEY SALE WILL HEAD THEATRE NEXT YEAR Carrie Jones Nov 12, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—The Criterion Theatre has hired a new executive director. Courtney Sale is expected to start in the position this winter. On Thursday, the 1932 Criterion Theatre, Bar Harbor’s Art Deco cultural landmark, has announced Courtney Sale as its new executive director beginning … Continue reading Criterion Theatre Will Begin Year With New Director.

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No Outdoor Amplified Music Allowed at Terramor, but Okayed at Sassafras Cafe
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No Outdoor Amplified Music Allowed at Terramor, but Okayed at Sassafras Cafe

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Oct 23, 2025 BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council denied an outdoor amusement permit for Terramor Resort during its council meeting, Tuesday night, while also approving the same permit for Sassafras Cafe. Both permits allow for outdoor amplified music that cannot go over 71 decibels. The music, Terramor Outdoor Resort General Manager Russ Gibbons explained Tuesday night, is for wedding parties. Back … Continue reading No Outdoor Amplified Music Allowed at Terramor, but Okayed at Sassafras Cafe

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