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Second Busiest August in History? Possibly, Park Official Says As Acadia National Park Visitation Numbers Stay Steady, Agencies Work Toward Housing
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Second Busiest August in History? Possibly, Park Official Says

As Acadia National Park Visitation Numbers Stay Steady, Agencies Work Toward Housing Carrie Jones Sep 11, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—How many people are visiting Acadia National Park this year? So far, the amount of visitations (though not necessarily visitors) is coming in at 1.2% more than last year through July despite a … Continue reading Second Busiest August in History? Possibly, Park Official Says

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The Parks Changed This Filmmaker’s Dreams

Out There Will Be Right Here: Filmmaker & Composer Screen Feature at Criterion This Wednesday The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—Brendan Hall’s story begins like this: He started making films when he was just twelve. He wanted to be a Hollywood filmmaker. He worked really hard developing his eye for image and cinematographic chops as well as … Continue reading The Parks Changed This Filmmaker’s Dreams

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Partying With Flamboyance

Southwest Harbor’s Harbor House Flamingo Festival CARRIE JONES AND  SHAUN FARRAR JUL 13, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Billed as “whimsical, lighthearted, and decidedly pink,” the Harbor House led, family focused festival brought joy to the streets of Southwest Harbor on Saturday despite a downpour of rain right before the annual flamingo parade. The Harbor House Flamingo Festival began Saturday with a breakfast hosted by the U.S. … Continue reading Partying With Flamboyance

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‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

Howie Motenko resonates in black and white CARRIE JONES JUL 07, 2024 MOUNT DESERT—Light and community, the connection between objects—stationary and mobile—have always been hallmarks of Howie Motenko’s photography. His latest exhibit is a celebration and homage to what makes balance, what creates harmony, and how moments and elements of those moments are connected. Light—what it illuminates, what it doesn’t—is intrinsic to Montenko’s work. It’s … Continue reading ‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

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Dramatic June Rescues Keep Rangers and MDI SAR Busy

Acadia’s visitation is down overall through May JUL 06, 2024 Share By Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—Rangers at Acadia National Park have had their hands full. They received a larger number of calls this past June than they did in the same month last year, even though park visitation is down this year compared to the early part of 2023. They’re also benefiting from higher … Continue reading Dramatic June Rescues Keep Rangers and MDI SAR Busy

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Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

JUL 02, 2024 Share by Marie Weidmayer/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—A man is facing federal criminal charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing down a 35-foot cliff last week in Acadia National Park. Eric Amos Jipson III of Lincoln was arraigned Friday on one count of operating under the influence of alcohol and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol in U.S. District … Continue reading Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

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Water Begins To Move In Great Meadow Flood

Flood Damage Currently Unknown Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR—While many have enjoyed the occasional ice-skating outing in Sieur de Monts or on Great Meadow or even one of its tributaries or nearby flooded areas, the flooding of Great Meadow is currently of an extraordinary duration. This is because of the influence of man and machine, and it will take men and machines to make it more … Continue reading Water Begins To Move In Great Meadow Flood

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How Much Are You Willing to Pay To Head Into Acadia National Park?

ANP looks to increase its entrance fees BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park could increase its fees next year. According to a press release on the park’s website, “The proposed entrance fee increase is as follows: Private Vehicle (7-day) – From $30 to $35Motorcycle (7-day) – From $25 to $30Individual (7-day) – From $15 to $20Annual – From $55 to $70” There is a 30-day comment period that ends December 29, … Continue reading How Much Are You Willing to Pay To Head Into Acadia National Park?

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Jack Wilkins Writes The Songs That Bop Hard

Acadia National Park’s First Jazz Composer Improvises During Jesup Talk BAR HARBOR—Like any great jazz musician and composer Jack Wilkins proved that he could improvise during his lecture entitled “The Compositional Process: How to Make Mountains Into Music” at the Jesup Memorial Library, Thursday, October 20. The Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist is an Acadia National Park Artist-In-Residence and he presented a bit of his music and … Continue reading Jack Wilkins Writes The Songs That Bop Hard

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