Approximately 130 Bar Harbor Voters Pass $30.6M Budget at Annual Town Meeting

School budget easily passes as well Carrie Jones Jun 03, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Approximately 130 voters approved the town’s budget at town meeting at the Conners Emerson Gymnasium, Tuesday night. Elected moderator Katherine Emery paid homage to long-serving moderator Bill Ferm at the beginning of the meeting. “Thank you, Bill. This … Continue reading Approximately 130 Bar Harbor Voters Pass $30.6M Budget at Annual Town Meeting

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Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

Shaun Farrar May 20, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to the Southwest Harbor weekly press release, Sgt. Ryan Blakeney and Officer James Kamorski received a report of 12 “distressed” ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Main Street in Southwest Harbor. Upon arrival, the officers found that the drain’s cover had already … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

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Matt DeLaney Leaving the Jesup, Glen Mary Pool Update, Town Needs Volunteers for Northeast Creek Monitoring

Hospital Awards, Artemis Gallery, Real Estate, Saturday Protest, State Releases . . . Carrie Jones May 16, 2025 Share A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that we don’t write, or claim to write, but just share from … Continue reading Matt DeLaney Leaving the Jesup, Glen Mary Pool Update, Town Needs Volunteers for Northeast Creek Monitoring

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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK

And in the near future. Carrie Jones May 12, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK

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“Soaked Feet and Stunning Shots: ‘View Finders’ Explores Acadia’s Beauty”

Acadia in the Spotlight: Friends of Acadia Hosts Virtual Screening of ‘View Finders’ Episode Carrie Jones May 02, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—On Monday, over 30 people joined Friends of Acadia for a special virtual screening of View Finders, a photography adventure show that turned its lens on the breathtaking beauty of Acadia National Park. The episode captured the park’s rugged coastlines, misty mornings, and quiet ponds … Continue reading “Soaked Feet and Stunning Shots: ‘View Finders’ Explores Acadia’s Beauty”

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Easter Storm Crashes Trees, Takes Out Power

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Easter Windstorm Crashes Trees, Takes Out Power

Carrie Jones Apr 21, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Many island residents lost power on Easter Sunday afternoon thanks to powerful wind gusts. Most of the power outages peaked shortly after 3:30 p.m. According to the Bangor Daily News, “More than 10,000 customers lost power on the afternoon of Easter Sunday as gusty winds blew across … Continue reading Easter Windstorm Crashes Trees, Takes Out Power

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MDI Hospital explains its decision to close maternity unit

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Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

Carrie Jones Apr 04, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—It was standing room only in person at Jesup Memorial Library as MDI Hospital CEO Christina Maguire and Board Chair Martha Wagner addressed the hospital’s decision to close its maternity ward, July 1. Others attended via Zoom. “We are immensely appreciative of the fact that you’ve taken part of your afternoon,” Wagner told the more than 150 people gathered … Continue reading Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

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Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs

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Briefs: Acadia Goes Cashless, Sweet Fern Hosts Rep. Friedmann, Hospital Closing Maternity Wing

Chess, real estate, and many more press releases from this week. Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Andy’s Home Improvement Inc. A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that we don’t write, … Continue reading Briefs: Acadia Goes Cashless, Sweet Fern Hosts Rep. Friedmann, Hospital Closing Maternity Wing

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Hancock County Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Park Employee who Wouldn’t Accept Cash Payments at Acadia

Incident occurred in 2023 Mar 28, 2025 Share by Marie Weidmayer/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—A man was arrested this week over allegations that in 2023 he threw cash at an Acadia National Park employee and pounded on the booth door when he was told the worker could only accept credit or debit cards. Jason Langley, 39, is charged with one count each of simple assault … Continue reading Hancock County Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Park Employee who Wouldn’t Accept Cash Payments at Acadia

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Bar Harbor Vehicle Fatal Accidents Remain Low As Work Continues to Assess How To Decrease Local Accidents

POLICE LOGS FOR BAR HARBOR, MOUNT DESERT, SOUTHWEST HARBOR, TREMONT AND HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFFS’ DEPARTMENTS Shaun Farrar Mar 25, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—Approximately 16% of the lane miles in Bar Harbor capture 86% of the fatal and severe injury crashes in Bar Harbor, the members of the Safe Streets for All Stakeholders Group said at its meeting, Monday, March 24. Currently, the data shows that Bar Harbor … Continue reading Bar Harbor Vehicle Fatal Accidents Remain Low As Work Continues to Assess How To Decrease Local Accidents

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