From Ice Harvests to Conservation Wins: The Quiet Magic of Chris’s Pond

Skates, Frogs, and a Warming Hut: How Chris’s Pond Growth and New Expansion Have Become a Symbol of Community Carrie Jones Jun 18, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Tuesday afternoon, community members celebrated a pond that has hosted ice skating, hockey, and local wildlife. Last month, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) in partnership with … Continue reading From Ice Harvests to Conservation Wins: The Quiet Magic of Chris’s Pond

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Harry Owen, Who Built a Legacy of Story and Conservation, Dies at 97

Carrie Jones Jan 08, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—On New Year’s Day, Mount Desert Island lost Harry Owen, but his legacy and love for the land will live on. According to his obituary, Harry’s passing was peaceful as he was surrounded by friends at Birch Bay. He was 97. During those 97 years, Harry became a bit of an icon. Possibly more than a bit for … Continue reading Harry Owen, Who Built a Legacy of Story and Conservation, Dies at 97

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Acadia National Park announces $950,000 for ecosystem restoration and climate restoration projects

CARRIE JONES APR 10, 2024 Share The following is a press release from Acadia National Park. We have an earlier story about Acadia and storm and climate issues here. And apologies for the three-news story day. BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park will receive $950,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to create a model for addressing climate change vulnerabilities of coastal archeological sites, collections, landscapes and … Continue reading Acadia National Park announces $950,000 for ecosystem restoration and climate restoration projects

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Living More Gently in the World

Acadia Wildlife Center Needs Your Help CARRIE JONES MAR 13, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The goal of The Acadia Wildlife Center is to rehabilitate animals and return them to their natural habitat. That isn’t always possible, but when it is? It becomes a special kind of moment. An eagle leaves a cage and heads back to the sky, or at least a good tree branch. A … Continue reading Living More Gently in the World

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Endangered Bats Could Make Developing Homes in Town Hill Difficult

Brigadoon Subdivision Heads to Public Hearing in March, Cough Resigns from Planning Board, Board Delves into Purpose of a Public Hearing CARRIE JONES FEB 1, 2024 BAR HARBOR—There’s a new player causing worries about the development of housing in Bar Harbor. It’s not NIMBY-ism. And while water tables and nitrates are often a worry, that’s not a brand new concern. The newest player that could … Continue reading Endangered Bats Could Make Developing Homes in Town Hill Difficult

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