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Southwest Harbor Boy Sustained Serious Injuries After Hit By a Truck.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Dec 02, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—A local nine-year-old went to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a truck on Main Street in Southwest Harbor, Monday afternoon. Officer Bradley Russell wrote in his report, … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Boy Sustained Serious Injuries After Hit By a Truck.

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Arrest in Southwest Harbor Links Back to Homicide That ‘Rattled’ a New Hampshire Community

Police reports Shaun Farrar and Carrie Jones Nov 25, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Police in the Mount Desert Island town of Southwest Harbor assisted state agencies, November 18, arresting Danielle Jeanne Kelsen, 55, on a fugitive from justice warrant. “As a result of the investigation into the circumstances of Janet Kelsen’s death, an arrest warrant was obtained charging her … Continue reading Arrest in Southwest Harbor Links Back to Homicide That ‘Rattled’ a New Hampshire Community

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THE LOG: Police Food Drive Gathers Two Truck Loads of Food and Over $1,000 Cash For Bar Harbor Food Pantry

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 18, 2025 BAR HARBOR—On Saturday, November 15, the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department held a “fill a cruiser” food drive event at the Bar Harbor Hannaford. The event, held in collaboration with Hannaford, was organized by the department’s Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason. … Continue reading THE LOG: Police Food Drive Gathers Two Truck Loads of Food and Over $1,000 Cash For Bar Harbor Food Pantry

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Chief Deputy Birch Appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 10, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. ELLSWORTH—The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department announced last week that Chief Deputy William Birch has been appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission by Governor Janet Mills. According to the department, “This … Continue reading Chief Deputy Birch Appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

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School Resource Officer Role Renewed at Conners Emerson School

Bar Harbor School Maintains Police Partnership Amid Broader Safety Discussions Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Nov 04, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—The school resource officer is officially returning for another year at the Conners Emerson School. “It’s great to have a relationship with someone in law enforcement who knows the kids and knows the … Continue reading School Resource Officer Role Renewed at Conners Emerson School

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Hancock County Deputy Joins Race for Sheriff’s Seat in 2026 Election

Nov 03, 2025 by Bill Trotter/BDN ELLSWORTH—A current lieutenant with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has filed paperwork to run for the position held by his current boss. He is the second person to file with the state as a candidate for the seat. Corey Bagley, who previously served as the county’s chief deputy, filed earlier this year to run in the 2026 election for Hancock … Continue reading Hancock County Deputy Joins Race for Sheriff’s Seat in 2026 Election

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After Traveling an Additional 4.5 Miles, Ohio Man Stops For Bar Harbor Police

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 28, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—On Thursday, October 23, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Officer Nathan Formby attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a black 2015 Audi at the intersection of Eden Street and Cottage Street in … Continue reading After Traveling an Additional 4.5 Miles, Ohio Man Stops For Bar Harbor Police

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Pemetic School One of Many Schools Who Received Hoax Bomb Threat and also Town Hill Structure Fire Friday Likely Caused by Candle

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 21, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Thursday, October 16, 2025, former Pemetic School Principal Christine Gray’s email received a threatening email. According to School Superintendent Micheal Zboray, the email said that explosives had been planted in … Continue reading Pemetic School One of Many Schools Who Received Hoax Bomb Threat and also Town Hill Structure Fire Friday Likely Caused by Candle

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Finback Ale House Draws Another Unsubstantiated Special Amusement Complaint

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 14, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. BAR HARBOR—On Tuesday, October 7, at approximately 10;43 p.m., according to the weekly press release from the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department, Officer Zack Kline responded to a noise complaint at a … Continue reading Finback Ale House Draws Another Unsubstantiated Special Amusement Complaint

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Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Operating Under the Influence After Rolling Mercedes Over on Eagle Lake Road.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 07, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—On October 1, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., an Acadia National Park Ranger reported to the Bar Harbor Police Department that a black Mercedes sedan, which was heading east on Eagle Lake … Continue reading Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Operating Under the Influence After Rolling Mercedes Over on Eagle Lake Road.

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