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‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

Howie Motenko resonates in black and white CARRIE JONES JUL 07, 2024 MOUNT DESERT—Light and community, the connection between objects—stationary and mobile—have always been hallmarks of Howie Motenko’s photography. His latest exhibit is a celebration and homage to what makes balance, what creates harmony, and how moments and elements of those moments are connected. Light—what it illuminates, what it doesn’t—is intrinsic to Montenko’s work. It’s … Continue reading ‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

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The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of De-Treat

Run Hard, Get Whooped CARRIE JONES JUL 06, 2024 This article was generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—The runners plotted out strategies. Maybe they should split the bun and shoot the cream. Maybe, instead, they should dunk the whole pie in water? Maybe they should gulp? Slowly chew. Should they sprint? Run? Just walk really fast and try not to vomit? … Continue reading The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of De-Treat

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COA President Issues Statement About Palestine Solidarity Encampment

CARRIE JONES MAY 03, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—College of the Atlantic President Dr. Darron Collins ’92 has issued a statement regarding the political encampment on the COA campus that began on April 28. Since Sunday, April 28, approximately 75 students have set up an encampment on the lawn of the College of the Atlantic (COA) to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. There is … Continue reading COA President Issues Statement About Palestine Solidarity Encampment

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COA ENCAMPMENT ISSUES STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE AND SETS FORTH DEMANDS

CARRIE JONES MAY 01, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Since Sunday, April 28, approximately 75 students have set up an encampment on the lawn of the College of the Atlantic (COA) to show solidarity with the people of Palestine. On Tuesday afternoon, an unidentified student protestor said that participating students are standing in solidarity with other pro-Palestine student demonstrators around the world. Many of those demonstrations aim to promote … Continue reading COA ENCAMPMENT ISSUES STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE AND SETS FORTH DEMANDS

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Making Change

Combining education, effort, and hope, Earth Day celebration at COA invites the entire community CARRIE JONES APR 13, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Linneah Goh isn’t just a student at the College of the Atlantic. She’s a climate activist, a student, and someone who has organized the college’s Earth Day event for three years in a row, an organizer who puts thoughts and beliefs into action. This … Continue reading Making Change

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Fleets of Electric School Busses? Thanks to him, it’s happening

40th Anniversary of COA’s devastating fire, LUMINARIA EVENING details CARRIE JONES JUL 27, 2023 BAR HARBOR—In 1983, forty years ago, on July 25, at 4:41 in the morning, the College of the Atlantic’s main building, Kaelber Hall, burned to the ground. Lobsterman Dennis Kelley saw the flames and smoke from the town pier. He called the alarm.  Former Fire Chief Royal “Butch” Higgins and a … Continue reading Fleets of Electric School Busses? Thanks to him, it’s happening

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Peggy Had Some Little Lambs and You Can See Them, Too

COA moves closer to a fossil fuel-free campus CARRIE JONES APR 27, 2023 BAR HARBOR — Celebrate the spring season with College of the Atlantic’s flock of sheep on Saturday as they enter the pasture for the first time this year. There’s sure to be lots of running, leaping, and playing as the ewes and lambs get their hooves onto the fresh grass after the … Continue reading Peggy Had Some Little Lambs and You Can See Them, Too

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Can We Turn the Tide on Plastics

Some environmental advocates say change relies on advocacy and policy If you are confronted with an overflowing bathtub, would you run to get a good mop or would you turn off the faucet? Which would you do first? That was the question presented about plastic pollution on Wednesday morning as part of the College of the Atlantic’s Summer Institute, Andrew Sharpless, author and chief executive … Continue reading Can We Turn the Tide on Plastics

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