Half a Century of Tradition:

Local Parish Marks 50th Annual Live Nativity, Lighting Up the Holiday Season CARRIE JONES DEC 16, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The people of Mount Desert Island, like most people in Maine, know long winter months, lack of light, the smell of pines, ghosts, and hope. As 2023 heads to its conclusion and 2024 looms ahead some residents are carrying on holiday traditions that are half a century … Continue reading Half a Century of Tradition:

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Living Nativity Brings Solace In Its 49th Year

Tradition considered a gift to the community BAR HARBOR—It is a Monday night in Bar Harbor, off season, and though it is only 6 p.m., the streets are mostly dark with only an occasional car rumbling by or lone person hurrying down the concrete sidewalk of Mount Desert Street, hat pulled over their ears, wind billowing against their parka. But the Bar Harbor Congregational Church’s … Continue reading Living Nativity Brings Solace In Its 49th Year

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