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Through Storm Clouds and Silence, Communities Remember Their Dead. Rain forced many ceremonies indoors across parts of Mount Desert Island, but communities still gathered to honor fallen service members and their families.
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Through Storm Clouds and Silence, Communities Remember Their Dead.

Rain forced many ceremonies indoors across parts of Mount Desert Island, but communities still gathered to honor fallen service members and their families. Carrie Jones May 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Back in 1957, Bar Harbor had a parade, sponsored by the George Edwin Kirk Post of the American Legion that marched down Cottage Street to … Continue reading Through Storm Clouds and Silence, Communities Remember Their Dead.

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Bar Harbor Officials Discuss Future of Athletic Fields and Parks. New Irrigation, Expanding Tournaments, and Park Repairs Shape Recreation Talks.
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Bar Harbor Officials Discuss Future of Athletic Fields and Parks.

New Irrigation, Expanding Tournaments, and Park Repairs Shape Recreation Talks. Shaun Farrar May 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—As youth sports programs expand and town parks see heavy seasonal use, Bar Harbor officials are planning upgrades ranging from ballfield rehabilitation to bathroom repairs and playground improvements. At its meeting on May 18, Vice President of … Continue reading Bar Harbor Officials Discuss Future of Athletic Fields and Parks.

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Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.
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UPDATED: Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—It’s Memorial Day weekend and we’ve compiled the events that we’re aware of into this one article to help you find when and where things are happening. We’re beginning with Memorial Day and then we’ll share events on Saturday and Sunday. MONDAY, MAY 25—MEMORIAL DAY SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT BAR HARBOR MOUNT DESERT Due to weather, there have been changes. Vehicles will … Continue reading UPDATED: Memorial Day Events and Other Events This Weekend.

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11 49 After Years of Closure, Glen Mary Park Edges Toward Revival. Bar Harbor and VIA Each Pledge $750K to Bring Childhood Landmark Back to Life.
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After Years of Closure, Glen Mary Park Edges Toward Revival.

Bar Harbor and VIA Each Pledge $750K to Bring Childhood Landmark Back to Life. Carrie Jones May 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—The Town Council has committed to a $750,000 match to revitalize the Glen Mary Wading Pool area, which has been broken and decommissioned for the last several years. Town staff and Town Manager James … Continue reading After Years of Closure, Glen Mary Park Edges Toward Revival.

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Tears, Thanks, and Laughs at Final Meeting for Bar Harbor Chair. Councilors Thank Val Peacock for Six Years of Service.
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Tears, Thanks, and Laughs at Final Meeting for Bar Harbor Chair.

Councilors Thank Val Peacock for Six Years of Service. Carrie Jones May 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—In Chair Val Peacock’s last regular meeting, she was part of a Town Council that heard no public comment over land use ordinance changes, accepted a safety plan vision for the town’s streets, agreed to spend $750k … Continue reading Tears, Thanks, and Laughs at Final Meeting for Bar Harbor Chair.

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Town Says No New Advance Cruise Ship Reservations Until Management Tools Created and Ongoing Litigation Resolved. Bar Harbor Issues Statement About Court's Cruise Ship Decision.
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Town Says No New Advance Cruise Ship Reservations Until Management Tools Created and Ongoing Litigation Resolved.

Bar Harbor Issues Statement About Court’s Cruise Ship Decision. Carrie Jones May 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council issued a statement Wednesday morning about the recent court decision declaring the town’s cruise ship ordinance unconstitutional for the shoulder seasons. In a 32-page order released last Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker declared that … Continue reading Town Says No New Advance Cruise Ship Reservations Until Management Tools Created and Ongoing Litigation Resolved.

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11 16 Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor's Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position. Plus, recent advisories and press releases.
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Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.

Plus, recent advisories and press releases. Carrie Jones May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—The lead consultant for the Bar Harbor Sustainable Tourism Management Task Force has taken an interim CEO position for a Canadian museum and is stepping back from her role, her colleague at J.E. Austin Associates told the town’s task force members, May 13. … Continue reading Lead Consultant For Bar Harbor’s Tourism Task Force Stepping Back As She Takes Another Interim Position.

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Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year. Acadia National Park, However, Still Hovers at 4 Million Visits (not Vistors) Each Year.
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Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.

Acadia National Park, However, Still Hovers at 4 Million Visits (not Vistors) Each Year. Carrie Jones May 18, 2026 ACADIA REGION—While many people whose livings rely on Maine’s $16.5 billion tourist industry are worrying about the upcoming summer season, the news from last year is that the number of people visiting Acadia and the Downeast region last year decreased again. That decrease is according to … Continue reading Less People Visited the Downeast and Acadia Region Last Year.

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Popovers With a Purpose. A Long History and a Modern Thank You at Jordan Pond House and Atlantic Brewing Midtown This Week.
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Popovers With a Purpose.

A Long History and a Modern Thank You at Jordan Pond House and Atlantic Brewing Midtown This Week. Carrie Jones May 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—For well over a century, residents and visitors have hiked the Asticou Path and headed to Jordan Pond. Back in the late 1800s, trekkers found Nellie McIntire … Continue reading Popovers With a Purpose.

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Bar Harbor's Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town's Shoulder Seasons. Judge Lance Walker releases 32-page order.
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Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.

Judge Lance Walker releases 32-page order. Carrie Jones May 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—In a 32-page order released today, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker has declared that the Bar Harbor cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional in all months other than July and August. “On behalf of the board and all APPLL … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Citizen-Initiated Cruise Ship Ordinance Deemed Unconstitutional for Town’s Shoulder Seasons.

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