Gail Joseph Bowden. Dorene Kimball Mitchell. Matthew A Cough. Carrie Jones just now “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island area has lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered as widely as possible and not behind paywalls or at a cost of … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
And Southwest Harbor Was Formative For Her. just now by Christopher Burns/Bangor Daily News SOUTHWEST HARBOR—She was a darling of television. Maine’s “girl next door.” A “raving beauty” who could have passed for Elizabeth Taylor’s sister. Cancer, however, cut her career short, and she’s largely faded into obscurity despite the many credits to her name. Born on March 12, 1933, Myrna Fahey spent her earliest … Continue reading This Forgotten Hollywood Star was Maine’s Elizabeth Taylor
Bar Harbor and Mount Desert are considering combining payroll, benefits, and personnel administration after more than a decade of shared police services. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—Two Mount Desert Island police departments that have been sharing services for more than a decade now might be going further, joining underneath the auspices of the Town … Continue reading Bar Harbor Could Soon Become the Employer for Mount Desert’s Police Force.
Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The CAT ferry, which brings passengers between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia reported that its ridership has increased 10% over last year’s numbers. The news was announced in a press release Friday. “The Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service recorded the second highest passenger numbers of the … Continue reading The Cat Reports Its Ferry Service Ridership Grew 10% Compared to Last Year.
From Bar Harbor’s working waterfront to decades of volunteer service, Goldthwait’s life reflected the personal connections that make local history matter. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Birch Bay Retirement Village. BAR HARBOR—The afternoon at the Bar Harbor Historical Society was about stories, about sustaining the organization that helps collect and amplify the stories of Bar Harbor, but also … Continue reading At the Bar Harbor Historical Society, Sheldon Goldthwait’s Five-Page List Shows the Value of Preserving Story and History and of a Life Well Spent.
From cruise ship rules to marijuana licensing to soil testing, citizen initiatives have helped shape local policy. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—Last week, Bar Harbor resident Charles Sidman took out papers for three citizen initiatives and said he intends to collect signatures for the three at the November 3 election. It is the … Continue reading On Mount Desert Island, Democracy Often Starts With a Petition.
Multiple organizations and events will make it a busy weekend for Mount Desert Island. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The Mount Desert Island Marathon will bring over 2,000 runners to Mount Desert Island in mid-October and it will give Southwest Harbor—and the entire island—a chance to celebrate at multiple events … Continue reading MDI Marathon Weekend and Finish Line Festival Coincides with Cancer Fundraiser, Music Harbor, and No Kings Demonstrations.
Incumbent Holly Eaton and challenger Clifford Noyes found common ground on community college and the working waterfront, while emphasizing different concerns about state spending and taxes. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—The candidates’ forum focusing on House District 15 and incumbent Holly Eaton and Clifford Noyes last week spent a lot of … Continue reading The Politics of Heat, Homes, and Lobster Boats.
It’s a job for machines but pride in their town gets Tremont kids and parents out to try and make the field better. Shaun Farrar just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. TREMONT—On Sunday, October 4, Tremont resident and community motivator Jayson Clough rallied the unofficial Tremont Kickball Team for another game. However, this game had a dual … Continue reading Tremont Plays Kickball Again but Community Members Work to Improve Field First.
Southwest Harbor Housing Committee Will Seek More Public Input About Short-Term Rentals. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The town’s Select Board officially gave a subgroup of its Sustainability Committee the go-ahead to send out a survey about rentals in town with a goal of getting as much response as possible. Part of the … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Tries to Understand the Changing Use of Its Homes.
