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Jesup Will Likely Scale Back Some Features of Its Expansion

Peekytoe, Side Treats, Hidden Barn Books and Tap & Barrel updates CARRIE JONES MAY 12, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library expansion project is turning out to be more costly than originally anticipated. The size will be the same. The programs should not be impacted, but some of the features of the project are being tweaked or changed in order to drive down costs. … Continue reading Jesup Will Likely Scale Back Some Features of Its Expansion

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Secret Missions and Celebrations

Bar Harbor Congregational Church Welcomes Minister of Faith Formation & MDI Walkers Walk Again! CARRIE JONES MAY 11, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Recently several members of Bar Harbor Congregational Church (BHCC) carried out a secret mission. The head honcho removed the church’s front-yard sign and brought it off island. A few days later, someone else snuck the sign back onto MDI. Next morning, another sneaky member … Continue reading Secret Missions and Celebrations

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Weather-related power outages on the rise

Maine ranked among the highest for power interruptions MAY 10, 2024 Share By Annie Ropeik A new analysis shows that more major power outages across Maine, the Northeast and the U.S. are happening as a result of bad weather. The data from the nonprofit Climate Central shows an aging power grid under pressure as climate change brings more extreme storms in all seasons. “Major outages are events that affect … Continue reading Weather-related power outages on the rise

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How To Avoid Bear Conflicts This Spring

BRIEFS: Sweeney, Bumbaugh, Leonard, and Bland Win Nursing Award! Honor a Hero, March for Palestine, Food Justice Event, and More Short News MAY 09, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The spring weather has finally arrived and wildlife is wasting no time shedding winter’s grip to enjoy the spring season! For many of these animals, such as black bears, they have lost a significant amount of body … Continue reading How To Avoid Bear Conflicts This Spring

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Cruise Ship Ordinance Not Moved to Public Hearing

Bar Harbor Businesses File Motion for Preliminary Injunction CARRIE JONES MAY 09, 2024 BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s cruise ship saga continues this week with the latest installment occurring at the end of an almost-five hour Town Council meeting, May 7, as the councilors tried to move forward despite multiple lawsuits and a complicated ordinance. Also on May 9, APPLL released a press statement about the motion … Continue reading Cruise Ship Ordinance Not Moved to Public Hearing

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MOUNT DESERT REJECTS SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE.

Southwest Harbor and Mount Desert Results SHAUN FARRAR MAY 08, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—Approximately 220 people attended Mount Desert’s annual town meeting Tuesday night, May 7, and by a vote of 134 to 72, voters rejected legislation to license short-term rentals, seasonal rentals, and vacation rentals. After almost 70 minutes of public comment and from town representatives, voters decided to call the proposed ordinance to … Continue reading MOUNT DESERT REJECTS SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE.

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Police Logs for May 8

Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, HCSO, State Police Crime Updates and More SHAUN FARRAR MAY 08, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR––A plethora of complaints regarding intoxicated people and arrests and charges for operating under the influence are a sure sign that warmer weather is on its way to Mount Desert Island. On May 2, after conducting a traffic stop in Mount Desert, Officer Troy Stanwood … Continue reading Police Logs for May 8

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How Many Cars Can Ledgelawn Take?

Council Talks Traffic Calming After Downtown Detours and Traffic Worry Some Residents CARRIE JONES MAY 08, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Worried about the traffic downtown and especially on Ledgelawn? You aren’t the only one. Pedestrian safety has come to the front at multiple town meetings in just two days in Bar Harbor. First, on Monday, Conners Emerson School Committee members worried about crosswalks not yet being … Continue reading How Many Cars Can Ledgelawn Take?

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Village Improvement Association Unveils Glen Mary Pool Concept

Next Stop: Town Council SHAUN FARRAR MAY 07, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR––Glen Mary Pool is one step closer to being a brand-new facility after the Parks and Recreation Committee heard the Village Improvement Association (VIA) presentation of a conceptual new pool plan. Mike Rogers of Lark Studio presented the plan to a packed Council Chambers on May 6. Approximately 25 members of the public attended. … Continue reading Village Improvement Association Unveils Glen Mary Pool Concept

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“What starts here, changes the state”

Small business week, first cruise ship arrives, PeekyToe Provisions and Rodick Street Business Updates CARRIE JONES MAY 06, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—When Bo Jennings was working for the University of Texas’ basketball team, he noticed the university’s motto: What starts here, changes the world. “The same could be said about Bar Harbor,” the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce board president told the crowd at the organization’s … Continue reading “What starts here, changes the state”

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