Coast Guard Launches High-Risk Rescue After Woman Falls Near Monument Cove.

Rising Tide, Heavy Traffic Complicate Dramatic Acadia Rescue. Carrie Jones Jul 18, 2026 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Shortly before noon, July 17, a woman fell into the water by Monument Cove in Acadia National Park. The patient was in a secluded location not easily accessible by local ambulance crews or the park rangers. Initial reports said that a woman had fallen 30 feet into the water in … Continue reading Coast Guard Launches High-Risk Rescue After Woman Falls Near Monument Cove.

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“We Value You as You Are”: Olympian Celebrates the YMCA’s Power to Build Community.

YMCA Honors Peacock, MacLeod During Annual Celebration. Carrie Jones Jul 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—For Olympic bobsledder Frank Del Duca, the lesson that best defines the YMCA had nothing to do with athletics. It came years ago, when he was a young employee wondering whether he should remove his earrings before work. His supervisor’s answer has stayed … Continue reading “We Value You as You Are”: Olympian Celebrates the YMCA’s Power to Build Community.

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Former Acadia Ranger and Former Emergency Room Nurse Offer Lifesaving Advice for Summer Visitors.

How to Stay Safe Hiking in Acadia National Park This Summer. Jul 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. by Sabrina Martin/BDN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—In the more than 30 years he spent as a law enforcement ranger at Acadia National Park, Chris Wiebusch has responded to hundreds of rescue and recovery missions. One that has stayed with … Continue reading Former Acadia Ranger and Former Emergency Room Nurse Offer Lifesaving Advice for Summer Visitors.

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Humpback Whales Bring a Big Splash in Maine Waters This Week, But Officials Urge Caution

Close Encounters of the Humpback Kind Pushes State to Warn Boaters to Stay Clear of Marine Mammals Jul 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. FRENCHMAN BAY—The posts came in this week all over social media. Whales were in the water. Some, the photos showed, were close to shore. “Now is the time to get out on the water! The wildlife … Continue reading Humpback Whales Bring a Big Splash in Maine Waters This Week, But Officials Urge Caution

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Bar Harbor Design Review Board Questions How Its Decisions Can Be Enforced

After approving Holy Redeemer’s parking lot and a downtown building’s signage plan, members said projects are sometimes changed without returning to the board for review. Carrie Jones Jul 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Design Review Board can approve a project, but members aren’t convinced they have a way to make sure that project … Continue reading Bar Harbor Design Review Board Questions How Its Decisions Can Be Enforced

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Marshall Brook Residents Still Waiting for Answers.

Questions about contaminated wells, a proposed water line, and who is responsible dominated more than an hour of discussion before the Southwest Harbor Select Board. Carrie Jones Jul 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—”It’s always been a fight,” said Jodie Aragona as she sat in the front row of the Southwest Harbor Select Board meeting, … Continue reading Marshall Brook Residents Still Waiting for Answers.

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Dar Williams Says Strong Communities Start by Seeing One Another.

Why Dar Williams Thinks Festivals, Coffee Shops and Music Matter More Than We Think. Carrie Jones Jul 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR — What if the biggest challenge facing towns isn’t division, but forgetting what’s already working? That’s a question Bar Harbor might delve into a bit this Saturday in a panel discussion led by award-winning musician Dar … Continue reading Dar Williams Says Strong Communities Start by Seeing One Another.

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Trenton Holds Special Town Meeting So It Can Pay School’s Revision Energy Bill.

Firefighter John Morse retires after 52 years of service to Maine communities. Shaun Farrar Jul 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. TRENTON—On Tuesday, July 7, the Town of Trenton held a special town meeting to raise additional funds for two budget related increases and to move funds from the school budget to the municipal budget. The school … Continue reading Trenton Holds Special Town Meeting So It Can Pay School’s Revision Energy Bill.

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Seeking Sustainable Tourism, Bar Harbor Encounters an Old Debate. Cruise ships, strategy, and surveys highlight latest discussion.

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Bar Harbor Tourism Task Force Considers Recommending Permanent Advisory Council

Members also debated funding strategies, including a local option sales tax. Carrie Jones Jul 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—How to make best use of the time moving forward is a key question for the town’s Sustainable Tourism Task Force. “We’re looking at a tight timeline for delivering the strategy,” consultant Ben Nussbaumer … Continue reading Bar Harbor Tourism Task Force Considers Recommending Permanent Advisory Council

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Beauty Surrounded by Beauty; Art Surrounded by Craft; Ideas Surrounded by Epiphanies

The Dawnland Festival filled COA with Wabanaki art, ideas, and the moments that bring people together. Carrie Jones Jul 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—Last year, Corinna Francis traveled approximately three hours to attend the Dawnland Festival of Arts and Ideas. The cost to attend a festival and sell her jewelry is a lot when it’s … Continue reading Beauty Surrounded by Beauty; Art Surrounded by Craft; Ideas Surrounded by Epiphanies

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