Cool Old Barn Gets Cool New Life

Hidden Barn Books Transforms a Downtown Barn into a Community Hub Where Story Embraces History Carrie Jones Jul 05, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—Sometimes being a little bit lonely when you don’t want to be can create something magical and community focused for an entire town. That’s what happened with Genie Thorndike, whose bit of loneliness inspired a transformation—not just in her life, but in an … Continue reading Cool Old Barn Gets Cool New Life

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“What starts here, changes the state”

Small business week, first cruise ship arrives, PeekyToe Provisions and Rodick Street Business Updates CARRIE JONES MAY 06, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—When Bo Jennings was working for the University of Texas’ basketball team, he noticed the university’s motto: What starts here, changes the world. “The same could be said about Bar Harbor,” the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce board president told the crowd at the organization’s … Continue reading “What starts here, changes the state”

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