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12 40 Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School. The district has outlined new personal-device rules as it also works through staffing needs, building projects, and policy changes.
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Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School.

The district has outlined new personal-device rules as it also works through staffing needs, building projects, and policy changes. Carrie Jones Aug 12, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The Mount Desert Island High School sent out an email, August 11, detailing aspects of how students can use their cell phone and other personal electronic devices with … Continue reading Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School.

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The School Board Wants the YMCA Bus Back After School. The Answer Is Still Unclear. The board also reviewed a new school safety program, staffing changes, and building-related preparations.
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The School Board Wants the YMCA Bus Back After School. The Answer Is Still Unclear.

The board also reviewed a new school safety program, staffing changes, and building-related preparations. Carrie Jones Aug 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—The new school year is getting closer, but one question that has been officially hanging over Bar Harbor schools for nearly a year still does not have an answer: Who will get younger students … Continue reading The School Board Wants the YMCA Bus Back After School. The Answer Is Still Unclear.

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Every Bag Has a Name and Every Name Has a Story The Carol Dyer Memorial began with the death of a beloved children's librarian and became a quarter-century tradition of honoring everyone touched by cancer.
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Every Bag Has a Name and Every Name Has a Story.

The Carol Dyer Memorial began with the death of a beloved children’s librarian and became a quarter-century tradition of honoring everyone touched by cancer. Carrie Jones Aug 09, 2026 BAR HARBOR—By the time the light was leaving Bar Harbor on Saturday night, the names had begun to glow. Volunteers walked the paths of the Village Green with candles and lighters, bending over white paper bags … Continue reading Every Bag Has a Name and Every Name Has a Story.

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The Pipes Beneath Bar Harbor Are Aging. Replacing Them Is Costing Millions. Town officials are beginning a long-term effort to upgrade wastewater and water systems as some pieces of its decades-old infrastructure reaches the end of its useful life.
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The Pipes Beneath Bar Harbor Are Aging. Replacing Them Is Costing Millions.

Town officials are beginning a long-term effort to upgrade wastewater and water systems as some pieces of its decades-old infrastructure reaches the end of its useful life. Carrie Jones Aug 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Big needs are in Bar Harbor’s future when it comes to updating its infrastructure, Public Works Director Bethany … Continue reading The Pipes Beneath Bar Harbor Are Aging. Replacing Them Is Costing Millions.

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For Ernest Thompson, the Story Isn’t Finished When He Writes It The “On Golden Pond” writer returns to Bar Harbor with “Out Clause” and a longstanding belief that readers and audiences bring their own dreams, fears, and memories to every story.
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For Ernest Thompson, the Story Isn’t Finished When He Writes It

The “On Golden Pond” writer returns to Bar Harbor with “Out Clause” and a longstanding belief that readers and audiences bring their own dreams, fears, and memories to every story. Come see him at the Jesup, August 13. Carrie Jones Aug 07, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—One of the main things that Ernest Thompson did the last time he … Continue reading For Ernest Thompson, the Story Isn’t Finished When He Writes It

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A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First. From moose and bobcats to a small population of black bears, Mount Desert Island has more elusive wildlife than many people realize.
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A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First.

From moose and bobcats to a small population of black bears, Mount Desert Island has more elusive wildlife than many people realize. Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The tourists and some locals were adamant on the social media post: there are no moose on Mount Desert Island. There never have been, … Continue reading A Moose Recently Appeared in an MDI Backyard. It Wasn’t the First.

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Maine Public Utilities Commission Opens Investigation of Bar Harbor's New Water Rates. Notice of Investigation issued August 4 after March 10-person complaint led by Charles Sidman.
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Maine Public Utilities Commission Opens Investigation of Bar Harbor’s New Water Rates.

Notice of Investigation issued August 4 after March 10-person complaint led by Charles Sidman. Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has officially opened an investigation into Bar Harbor’s new water rates. The August 4 announcement that an official investigation has been opened comes after a 10-person citizen complaint to the … Continue reading Maine Public Utilities Commission Opens Investigation of Bar Harbor’s New Water Rates.

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12 33 Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking. Changes began August 4. Applications must be made in person.
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Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking.

Changes began August 4. Applications must be made in person. Carrie Jones Aug 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—If you are a Bar Harbor resident, you can now apply for a residential parking coupon that will allow you to have two hours of free parking each week. Those hours do not accrue. The town posted a … Continue reading Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking.

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12 30 Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan. Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process.
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Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process. Carrie Jones Aug 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—This Monday, a split school committee voted in favor of recommending the school reorganization plan to the Bar Harbor voters while that same night, the Mount Desert Selectboard and its town officials hope to find more clarity … Continue reading Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

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Beyond the Crowds and Within Them, Bar Harbor Reveals Its Many Lives. From Shore Path to back streets, a couple of quick strolls uncover the quieter rhythms that define the town beyond its busiest hours.
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Beyond the Crowds and Within Them, Bar Harbor Reveals Its Many Lives.

From Shore Path to back streets, a couple of quick strolls uncover the quieter rhythms that define the town beyond its busiest hours. Carrie Jones Aug 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—The troubadour with his guitar case positions himself on the edge of the sidewalk by Sherman’s Book Store, hoping for tourists or new lovers … Continue reading Beyond the Crowds and Within Them, Bar Harbor Reveals Its Many Lives.

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