Park Officials Urge Bear Awareness as Sightings Rise on MDI

Southwest Harbor Resident Reports Bear Sighting to Police.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Mar 31, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On March 27, someone walked into the Southwest Harbor Police Department and reported a possible bear sighting near their Southwest Harbor residence. Officer Kristen Roulet passed the possible sighting on to the proper … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Resident Reports Bear Sighting to Police.

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Town Hill Bear Marked Safe From Bear Season 2025

by Shaun Farrar The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—Bear lovers across Mount Desert Island (MDI) have an extra reason to rejoice this holiday season! According to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Regional Wildlife Biologist Steve Dunham, no bears were harvested on MDI this past bear season, which officially ended on November 29. This … Continue reading Town Hill Bear Marked Safe From Bear Season 2025