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One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson. Conners Emerson teachers and staff returned Monday to a red-carpet welcome from students and parents, beginning the final school year in Bar Harbor’s old elementary school buildings.
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One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.

Conners Emerson teachers and staff returned Monday to a red-carpet welcome from students and parents, beginning the final school year in Bar Harbor’s old elementary school buildings. Carrie Jones Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Students in the Mount Desert Island region begin school today, heading onto buses, bikes, and person vehicles to start a brand new school year. … Continue reading One Last Welcome Back at Conners Emerson.

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Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School's Science Education Three families told the School Committee they worry science instruction becomes limited after fifth grade and encourage expanded opportunities for middle school students.
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Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School’s Science Education

Four families told the School Committee they worry science instruction becomes limited after fifth grade and encourage expanded opportunities for middle school students. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—How the Conners Emerson School brings STEAM and science learning to its students after fifth grade is a concern for some Bar Harbor parents, School Committee … Continue reading Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School’s Science Education

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Small, Strong Voices, Big, Important Ask: Third Graders Campaign for Kindness on their Playground
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Small, Strong Voices, Big, Important Ask: Third Graders Campaign for Kindness on their Playground

Carrie Jones May 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—“When you can’t find kindness, happiness, or hope—be it,” Brielle, a Conners Emerson third grader, told the School Committee Monday, launching a student-led campaign to bring a friendship bench back to the playground. Members of a third grade class stood in front of the Bar Harbor School Committee, some parents, … Continue reading Small, Strong Voices, Big, Important Ask: Third Graders Campaign for Kindness on their Playground

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In Bar Harbor, Students Explore Science — and Possible Futures. Plus a quick note from us about why we might be a bit light on news today (and the next few days).
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In Bar Harbor, Students Explore Science — and Possible Futures.

Plus a quick note from us about why we might be a bit light on news today (and the next few days). Carrie Jones Apr 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—Three elementary students bounced toward an Acadia National Park ranger stationed in the library at Bar Harbor’s elementary school. The ranger held a giant bone in her hand. … Continue reading In Bar Harbor, Students Explore Science — and Possible Futures.

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Bar Harbor Officials Weigh School Budget Pressures Ahead of New Building Move
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Bar Harbor Officials Weigh School Budget Pressures Ahead of New Building Move

Carrie Jones Jan 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—The town’s warrant committee and town council met January 27 for the second of many joint budget workshops, this time focusing on the town’s school budget. “In creating this budget we were very sensitive to the fact that we were building a new school that was costing the … Continue reading Bar Harbor Officials Weigh School Budget Pressures Ahead of New Building Move

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“If We Took Five Feet”: How One Student Is Rethinking Bar Harbor’s Roads Concern for a Friend Sparked a Student’s Call for Safer Streets
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“If We Took Five Feet”: How One Student Is Rethinking Bar Harbor’s Roads

Concern for a Friend Sparked a Student’s Call for Safer Streets Carrie Jones Jan 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—Dean Dougherty strode into the Jesup Memorial Library, mom’s laptop in his hand, bags strewn over his shoulder, a smile planted on his open face and he stood, feet planted on the wooden floor, making introductions, confidently explaining who … Continue reading “If We Took Five Feet”: How One Student Is Rethinking Bar Harbor’s Roads

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Bar Harbor School Committee Wants a Safer Way for Kids to Reach the YMCA Back. A New Service Plan Could Help. "Three to a Seat": Bar Harbor Grapples With After-School Safety Fix
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Bar Harbor School Committee Wants a Safer Way for Kids to Reach the YMCA Back. A New Service Plan Could Help.

“Three to a Seat”: Bar Harbor Grapples With After-School Safety Fix Carrie Jones Dec 05, 2025 BAR HARBOR—For years, Conners-Emerson students could count on a ride to the Y after school. Despite the needs of the school, that hasn’t happened since COVID. Now, the Bar Harbor School Committee is hoping new town service agreements with the MDI YMCA, Jesup, and Island Explorer might bring that … Continue reading Bar Harbor School Committee Wants a Safer Way for Kids to Reach the YMCA Back. A New Service Plan Could Help.

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Balancing Books and Bricks: Bar Harbor Weighs School Budget Pressures and Unknowns as Construction Continues

As New Conners Emerson Rises, Bar Harbor Looks for Ways to Offset Taxpayers’ Burdens Carrie Jones Nov 06, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—As construction crews build between the exterior walls of a new Conners Emerson School, town officials are also constructing next year’s budget, one that could increase local taxes, as Bar Harbor works to balance rising costs, … Continue reading Balancing Books and Bricks: Bar Harbor Weighs School Budget Pressures and Unknowns as Construction Continues

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As Bar Harbor Builds a New School, Costs Climb and Savings Are Hard-Won A Geothermal Credit Offers Hope For Construction Costs, SUN Program Update, Cell Phone Policy Explained, Budget Work Begins
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As Bar Harbor Builds a New School, Costs Climb and Savings Are Hard-Won

A Geothermal Credit Offers Hope For Construction Costs, SUN Program Update, Cell Phone Policy Explained, Budget Work Begins Carrie Jones Oct 08, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—School board members discussed the preliminary draft school budget and the new school’s construction costs during their meeting, Monday, October 6. According to School Superintendent Mike Zboray, the school … Continue reading As Bar Harbor Builds a New School, Costs Climb and Savings Are Hard-Won

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Bar Harbor Says Thank You to a Tireless Advocate for Its Children With Kindness and Grit, Simis Leaves School Board to Champion New School Build
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Bar Harbor Says Thank You to a Tireless Advocate for Its Children

With Kindness and Grit, Simis Leaves School Board to Champion New School Build Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—”Keep moving. Be kind to yourself. Stay well.” Those three short sentences have been a bit of School Board Chair Lilea Simis’ mantra for a few years now. You’ll see it on … Continue reading Bar Harbor Says Thank You to a Tireless Advocate for Its Children

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