Second Storm Batters MDI

The Tay comes back, but may not stay, floods and high winds damage property CARRIE JONES AND SHAUN FARRAR JAN 14, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island survived its second major storm this week that damaged multiple homes, businesses, and structures. The Saturday storm brought icy road conditions across Mount Desert Island and Hancock County. Propane tanks vented, beaches and roads closed. Waves … Continue reading Second Storm Batters MDI

Flooding Saturday Predicted to Be Even Worse Than Wednesday’s

Mount Desert Island Braces for January 13 Storm CARRIE JONES JAN 12, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The National Weather Service is expecting storm surge and the winter’s highest tide to combine for flooding on Maine’s coast. Near to 4.5 feet of storm surge will combine with a midday high tide, which may create water levels of a foot higher than the storm that brought devastation throughout the island … Continue reading Flooding Saturday Predicted to Be Even Worse Than Wednesday’s