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School Reorganization Proposal Fails.
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Superintendent Zboray Issues Statement Following School Reorganization Vote.

Proposal had failed to pass all the necessary towns to move forward. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Open Table MDI. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—In a November 4 statement to the community members of the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (AOS 91), Superintendent Michael Zboray said he was thankful for the members of the Reorganization Planning Committee who’d … Continue reading Superintendent Zboray Issues Statement Following School Reorganization Vote.

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Halloween Parade Offers a Joyful Moment Before a School’s Big Move. Ghostbusters, Dancing Librarians, and a Very Determined Little Parade-Goer as Conners Emerson Brings The Treats to Bar Harbor.
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Halloween Parade Offers a Joyful Moment Before a School’s Big Move.

Ghostbusters, Dancing Librarians, and a Very Determined Little Parade-Goer as Conners Emerson Brings The Treats to Bar Harbor. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—Cameras flashed. Phones recorded. People on the sidewalks rocked out as the Conners Emerson School band played “Ghostbusters” as they marched down the streets of Bar Harbor. Kids smiled. … Continue reading Halloween Parade Offers a Joyful Moment Before a School’s Big Move.

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16 99+ A Brighter Future Is Set To Begin at Conners-Emerson. A Look Inside the New School Before it Officially Opens Its Doors. From Leaky Ceilings to Three-Pointers: It’s a New Era at Conners-Emerson.
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A Brighter Future Is Set To Begin at Conners-Emerson.

A Look Inside the New School Before it Officially Opens Its Doors. From Leaky Ceilings to Three-Pointers: It’s a New Era at Conners-Emerson. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—People still had to take off their shoes when they entered the new Conners-Emerson school last week. Or they could put disposable slippers over their shoes. … Continue reading A Brighter Future Is Set To Begin at Conners-Emerson.

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What If Parents and Schools Learned Together? That’s one of the ideas behind MDI’s new Parent University, a monthly series beginning next week with a conversation about technology habits and families.
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What If Parents and Schools Learned Together?

That’s one of the ideas behind MDI’s new Parent University, a monthly series beginning next week with a conversation about technology habits and families. Carrie Jones Sep 12, 2026 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—At its core, the goal of the new monthly Parents University on MDI is simple: connecting with community in all different ways. The launching of the university wasn’t just a school initiative, Julie … Continue reading What If Parents and Schools Learned Together?

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Proposed School Reorganization Would Spread Existing and Future School Debt Across All Member Towns. The latest RSU plan would combine operational and capital debt into one regional budget if voters approve it this fall.
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Bar Harbor Council Recommends Against School Reorganization.

The Town Council unanimously recommended rejecting a plan to create a single regional school unit, setting up a region-wide November vote. Carrie Jones Sep 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council members unanimously voted against recommending the school reorganization plan to voters, September 1. That means when Bar Harbor voters head to … Continue reading Bar Harbor Council Recommends Against School Reorganization.

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One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson. Conners Emerson teachers and staff returned Monday to a red-carpet welcome from students and parents, beginning the final school year in Bar Harbor’s old elementary school buildings.
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One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.

Conners Emerson teachers and staff returned Monday to a red-carpet welcome from students and parents, beginning the final school year in Bar Harbor’s old elementary school buildings. Carrie Jones Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Students in the Mount Desert Island region begin school today, heading onto buses, bikes, and person vehicles to start a brand new school year. … Continue reading One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.

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12 30 Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan. Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process.
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Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process. Carrie Jones Aug 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—This Monday, a split school committee voted in favor of recommending the school reorganization plan to the Bar Harbor voters while that same night, the Mount Desert Selectboard and its town officials hope to find more clarity … Continue reading Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

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As Her Oldest Daughter Went From Kindergarten to Graduation. Susan Reiff Allen Never Left the Table. A Tireless Advocate for Kids Steps Away After 15 Years.
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As Her Oldest Daughter Went From Kindergarten to Graduation. Susan Reiff Allen Never Left the Table.

A Tireless Advocate for Kids Steps Away After 15 Years. Carrie Jones Jun 12, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—For 15 years, Susan Reiff Allen has served the students and school staff of the Mount Desert Island region. She’s done more than that, though. As the longest serving board member, Allen has given time in many leadership capacities including … Continue reading As Her Oldest Daughter Went From Kindergarten to Graduation. Susan Reiff Allen Never Left the Table.

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MDI Junior Finishes Fourth in Nation at SkillsUSA Championships. From a Backup Plan to the National Finals, Emery Bench and HCTC Shine in Atlanta.
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MDI Junior Finishes Fourth in Nation at SkillsUSA Championships.

From a Backup Plan to the National Finals, Emery Bench and HCTC Shine in Atlanta. Carrie Jones Jun 11, 2026 SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ELLSWORTH, AND ATLANTA—When Emery Bench returned home from Atlanta after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, he was proud of his fourth-place national finish, but he admitted there was something he had missed during the week away. “My cats,” Bench … Continue reading MDI Junior Finishes Fourth in Nation at SkillsUSA Championships.

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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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