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Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.
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Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. ELLSWORTH—A Hancock County grand jury indicted a Maine man on a charge of attempted murder, June 4. The charge stems from a high-speed chase down Route 3 in Bar Harbor through Hulls Cove before Riley McClure, 23, hit a responding officer’s cruiser with his vehicle, a black … Continue reading Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.

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School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities
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School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities

vvv Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—A meeting between Bar Harbor School Board Chair Marie Yarborough and Town Manager James Smith has both reinforced town process and eased some concerns about students’ safety getting to and from school. This past year, the school committee had formalized the Town of Bar Harbor and Conners Emerson … Continue reading School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities

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A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor An aspiring young designer, a Maine lobster fishing game, and a playtest that became a community moment
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A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor

An aspiring young designer, a Maine lobster fishing game, and a playtest that became a community moment Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR — An article in Working Waterfront inspired 12-year-old Lily Sanders that she had to play Corker, the game featured in the article. Working Waterfront is a commercial fishing publication. And the … Continue reading A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor

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The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins. Residents got their first look at the expanded Jesup Memorial Library during a soft opening that celebrated accessibility, preservation, new spaces, and more than a century of community support.
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The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins.

Residents got their first look at the expanded Jesup Memorial Library during a soft opening that celebrated accessibility, preservation, new spaces, and more than a century of community support. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The doors swung open without much fanfare on June 3, and people came in the way they often … Continue reading The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins.

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Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School's Science Education Three families told the School Committee they worry science instruction becomes limited after fifth grade and encourage expanded opportunities for middle school students.
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Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School’s Science Education

Four families told the School Committee they worry science instruction becomes limited after fifth grade and encourage expanded opportunities for middle school students. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—How the Conners Emerson School brings STEAM and science learning to its students after fifth grade is a concern for some Bar Harbor parents, School Committee … Continue reading Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School’s Science Education

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A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together. As the school year ends, organizers of Bar Harbor's Bike Bus hope to reach a milestone that reflects something larger than cycling.
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A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together.

As the school year ends, organizers of Bar Harbor’s Bike Bus hope to reach a milestone that reflects something larger than cycling. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Jeremy Dougherty has a goal. Okay, this Bar Harbor dad has a couple of goals and they’re pretty connected. The first goal is about the Bar … Continue reading A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together.

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Tremont Select Board Reorganizes, Discusses Land Use Changes and Reviews Local Roads. Town officials say compliance with state requirements will be complex as discussions begin over density, housing opportunities, and short-term rentals.
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Tremont Select Board Reorganizes, Discusses Land Use Changes and Reviews Local Roads.

Town officials say compliance with state requirements will be complex as discussions begin over density, housing opportunities, and short-term rentals. Shaun Farrar Jun 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. TREMONT — From housing policy and short-term rentals to failing culverts and parking regulations, Tremont officials spent the past two Select Board meetings tackling a range of … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Reorganizes, Discusses Land Use Changes and Reviews Local Roads.

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Mount Desert Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Chief's Retirement Nears. Board also honors trail volunteer Cliff Olson, approves school climate grant, and authorizes salt purchase and new public works vehicle.
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Mount Desert Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Chief’s Retirement Nears.

Board also honors trail volunteer Cliff Olson, approves school climate grant, and authorizes salt purchase and new public works vehicle. Carrie Jones Jun 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT—A new assistant fire chief is officially coming to Mount Desert. Kyle Stewart is on his way from Utah and will begin working for the town, June 8. The town … Continue reading Mount Desert Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Chief’s Retirement Nears.

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End of an Era: Bar Harbor Holds Final Town Meeting at Conners Emerson School. Voters approved municipal and school budgets, preserved school reserve funds, and honored longtime community leaders during the historic gathering.
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End of an Era: Bar Harbor Holds Final Town Meeting at Conners Emerson School.

Voters approved municipal and school budgets, preserved school reserve funds, and honored longtime community leaders during the historic gathering. Carrie Jones Jun 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Meeting, June 2, was a meeting of last times and a meeting of surprises. In what was likely the last Bar Harbor Town Meeting in … Continue reading End of an Era: Bar Harbor Holds Final Town Meeting at Conners Emerson School.

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Acadia Advisory Commission Fails to Meet. Again. Created by Congress, group fails to meet for third time in 18 months; it's meant to meet three times each year. Free to read, just click through.
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Acadia Advisory Commission Fails to Meet. Again.

Created by Congress, group fails to meet for third time in 18 months; it’s meant to meet three times each year. Jun 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. By Sabrina Martin/BDN Acadia National Park’s citizen advisory commission has missed its second meeting in a row, and its third meeting in less than a year and a … Continue reading Acadia Advisory Commission Fails to Meet. Again.

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