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Contractors File $14M in Liens Against Owner of Renovated MDI Hotel

Oct 23, 2025 By Bill Trotter/BDN NORTHEAST HARBOR—The owner of the Asticou Hotel on Mount Desert Island, who last year extensively renovated the historic oceanfront property, has been accused of stiffing contractors out of $14 million in materials and services. Eleven contractors from seven different counties in Maine have filed 13 liens against Asticou Hospitality LLC, the company created by Kennebunk hotelier Tim Harrington when … Continue reading Contractors File $14M in Liens Against Owner of Renovated MDI Hotel

Mount Desert Select Board Approves Asticou Permits and Hears Quick Deer Hunting Legislation Update Town sets shredding event for May

Mount Desert Select Board Approves Asticou Permits and Hears Quick Deer Hunting Legislation Update

Town sets shredding event for May Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. MOUNT DESERT—In a quick meeting that lasted just under 30 minutes, April 22, the Mount Desert Selectboard heard a quick update on proposed deer hunting legislation, set a paper shredding event and approved a special amusement permit for the … Continue reading Mount Desert Select Board Approves Asticou Permits and Hears Quick Deer Hunting Legislation Update

Asticou Set to Open After $28 Million Renovation

Asticou Set to Open After $28 Million Renovation

Jan 29, 2025 Share by Zara Norman/Bangor Daily News NORTHEAST HARBOR—One of the few remaining hotels on Mount Desert Island built before World War II is reopening in June following a major $28 million renovation that kept it closed last summer. The Asticou, formerly known as “The Asticou Inn,” will “debut a fresh new look and feel” this summer with 82 renovated rooms: 50 of which are … Continue reading Asticou Set to Open After $28 Million Renovation

Asticou Plans Approved

Mount Desert Selectboard hopes to find resolution to gallery damages CARRIE JONES JUN 19, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—The owner of the 133-year-old Asticou Inn received unanimous approval at a two-hour June 12 Planning Board meeting for changes to the Peabody Drive hotel. The project removes the tennis courts. The indoor restaurant remains and will be open to the public. Outdoor large events will be a … Continue reading Asticou Plans Approved

Historic MDI hotel closed this year for $10M renovation

MAY 17, 2024 Share By Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News MOUNT DESERT—One of the few remaining hotels on Mount Desert Island built before World War II is undergoing a major $10 million renovation that will keep it closed this summer. The Asticou Inn, overlooking Northeast Harbor in the town of Mount Desert, is not expected to reopen until 2025, according to the inn’s website. The inn is one … Continue reading Historic MDI hotel closed this year for $10M renovation