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Southwest Harbor Tables Work and Appointments to Its Harbor Committee Structure Some town fees reviewed for increases
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Southwest Harbor Tables Work and Appointments to Its Harbor Committee Structure

Some town fees reviewed for increases Carrie Jones Apr 24, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Though potential appointments and action was on the agenda, the town didn’t reconfigure its Harbor Committee Tuesday night, April 22, or appoint new members. Instead, the select board tabled discussion to its next meeting after harbor committee representatives said that past precedence was … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Tables Work and Appointments to Its Harbor Committee Structure

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Southwest Harbor Ponders Limited Paid Parking Fire Department Gets the Go-Ahead for Training Site
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Southwest Harbor Ponders Limited Paid Parking

Fire Department Gets the Go-Ahead for Training Site Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—At its April 22 meeting, the Southwest Harbor Select Board took a first look at a potential paid parking ordinance that would possibly impact parking at the town’s harbor areas. Across the island, Bar Harbor already has paid parking in the summer … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Ponders Limited Paid Parking

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Bar Harbor Town Council Recommends Town's Comprehensive Plan to Voters Council Chair Urges People to Run For Office
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Bar Harbor Town Council Recommends Town’s Comprehensive Plan to Voters

Council Chair Urges People to Run For Office Carrie Jones Apr 05, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council made quick work of its meeting, Tuesday night, unanimously renewing multiple taxi licenses and voting to recommend that the voters support the town’s comprehensive plan in June. “It’s just very exciting for me,” Town Council Chair Valerie Peacock said of the vote to recommend the … Continue reading Bar Harbor Town Council Recommends Town’s Comprehensive Plan to Voters

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Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure Duo of key meetings scheduled for Sunday and Thursday
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Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

Duo of key meetings scheduled for Sunday and Thursday Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—When the Mount Desert Island Hospital announced its planned July closure of its birthing services, this Thursday, the community was stunned. Emily Wright, RN, and primary obstetric nurse for the hospital was stunned, too. “The decision was made without the input of the community and without the input of … Continue reading Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

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Jump Shots and Joy: How a 3-on-3 Tournament Honors Josh Sprague’s Spirit Teams Like ‘I Love My Mom’ Make For an Unforgettable Tourney
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Jump Shots and Joy: How a 3-on-3 Tournament Honors Josh Sprague’s Spirit

Teams Like ‘I Love My Mom’ Make For an Unforgettable Tourney Carrie Jones Mar 27, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Certain things usually happen over and over again at the annual Josh Sprague Tournament. There are always teams. One team always comes from Dedham. One team’s name is ILMM and those letters? They … Continue reading Jump Shots and Joy: How a 3-on-3 Tournament Honors Josh Sprague’s Spirit

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local meetings ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week. It's our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved.
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ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.

It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Carrie Jones Mar 24, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. Every week we document Bar Harbor, MDI, and Trenton government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things are on … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.

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ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week. SWH Candidates’ Night is Thursday!

It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Carrie Jones Mar 17, 2025 Share Every week we document Bar Harbor, MDI, and Trenton government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things are on the town and school calendars are cancelled or rescheduled, so … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week. SWH Candidates’ Night is Thursday!

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Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke? New Group Brings Young Professionals Together!
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Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke?

New Group Brings Young Professionals Together! Carrie Jones Mar 15, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce has started a new committee focused on young professionals between 21-40. The effort is meant to help young professionals grow, have fun, and connect, according to Jonathan Robles, the Chamber’s events and marketing manager. “Our goal is to bring together young professionals on the island in … Continue reading Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke?

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Trenton Voters Reject Large-Scale Solar For A Second Time Town Meeting Will Decide if Another Proposed Land Use Ordinance Change is Enacted
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Trenton Voters Reject Large-Scale Solar For A Second Time

Town Meeting Will Decide if Another Proposed Land Use Ordinance Change is Enacted Shaun Farrar Mar 11, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. TRENTON—During a special town meeting on Monday, March 10, voters eliminated one of two possible proposed changes to the town’s land use ordinance regarding the production of solar energy. Those changes were where a solar array can … Continue reading Trenton Voters Reject Large-Scale Solar For A Second Time

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local meetings ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week. It's our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved.
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ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.

It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Mar 10, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Andy’s Home Improvement Inc. Every week we document Bar Harbor, MDI, and Trenton government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things are on the … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.

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