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Bar Harbor Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Far Exceeds National Average Bar Harbor Fire Department Reports Cardiac Arrest Success Rate More Than Double National Benchmark
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Bar Harbor Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Far Exceeds National Average

Bar Harbor Fire Department Reports Cardiac Arrest Success Rate More Than Double National Benchmark Carrie Jones Jun 09, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—When someone’s heart suddenly stops, every second matters. A new analysis shows that people suffering cardiac arrest in Bar Harbor are reaching the hospital with a restored heartbeat at more than twice … Continue reading Bar Harbor Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Far Exceeds National Average

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12 99+ With Assessor Resignation, Bar Harbor Turns to Outside Firm for Property Valuations Planning and economic development positions are vacant as town heads into summer.
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With Assessor Resignation, Bar Harbor Turns to Outside Firm for Property Valuations

Planning and economic development positions are vacant as town heads into summer. Shaun Farrar Jun 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—As Bar Harbor moves toward setting its 2027 tax rate, the town has turned to an outside consulting firm to handle assessing duties after the resignation of its assessor, leaving the town without any employees in … Continue reading With Assessor Resignation, Bar Harbor Turns to Outside Firm for Property Valuations

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Two Towns, Two Paths: Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor Tackle Land-Use Challenges. While Bar Harbor weighs lodging reforms and a possible moratorium extension, Southwest Harbor works to update ordinances and streamline development review.
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Two Towns, Two Paths: Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor Tackle Land-Use Challenges.

While Bar Harbor weighs lodging reforms and a possible moratorium extension, Southwest Harbor works to update ordinances and streamline development review. Carrie Jones Jun 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND BAR HARBOR—Two Mount Desert Island Planning Boards are moving forward in different ways as they try to organize processes that could have … Continue reading Two Towns, Two Paths: Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor Tackle Land-Use Challenges.

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Letters From Readers. Cara Ryan. Shaun Farrar. Carrie Jones.
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Letters From Readers.

Cara Ryan. Shaun Farrar. Carrie Jones. Jun 07, 2026 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We always welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story. For details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. As with all newspapers, the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, … Continue reading Letters From Readers.

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Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.
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Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. ELLSWORTH—A Hancock County grand jury indicted a Maine man on a charge of attempted murder, June 4. The charge stems from a high-speed chase down Route 3 in Bar Harbor through Hulls Cove before Riley McClure, 23, hit a responding officer’s cruiser with his vehicle, a black … Continue reading Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.

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School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities
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School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities

vvv Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—A meeting between Bar Harbor School Board Chair Marie Yarborough and Town Manager James Smith has both reinforced town process and eased some concerns about students’ safety getting to and from school. This past year, the school committee had formalized the Town of Bar Harbor and Conners Emerson … Continue reading School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities

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A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor An aspiring young designer, a Maine lobster fishing game, and a playtest that became a community moment
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A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor

An aspiring young designer, a Maine lobster fishing game, and a playtest that became a community moment Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR — An article in Working Waterfront inspired 12-year-old Lily Sanders that she had to play Corker, the game featured in the article. Working Waterfront is a commercial fishing publication. And the … Continue reading A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor

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The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins. Residents got their first look at the expanded Jesup Memorial Library during a soft opening that celebrated accessibility, preservation, new spaces, and more than a century of community support.
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The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins.

Residents got their first look at the expanded Jesup Memorial Library during a soft opening that celebrated accessibility, preservation, new spaces, and more than a century of community support. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The doors swung open without much fanfare on June 3, and people came in the way they often … Continue reading The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins.

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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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A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together. As the school year ends, organizers of Bar Harbor's Bike Bus hope to reach a milestone that reflects something larger than cycling.
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A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together.

As the school year ends, organizers of Bar Harbor’s Bike Bus hope to reach a milestone that reflects something larger than cycling. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Jeremy Dougherty has a goal. Okay, this Bar Harbor dad has a couple of goals and they’re pretty connected. The first goal is about the Bar … Continue reading A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together.

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