Arrest in Southwest Harbor Links Back to Homicide That ‘Rattled’ a New Hampshire Community Police reports

Arrest in Southwest Harbor Links Back to Homicide That ‘Rattled’ a New Hampshire Community

Police reports Shaun Farrar and  Carrie Jones Nov 25, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Police in the Mount Desert Island town of Southwest Harbor assisted state agencies, November 18, arresting Danielle Jeanne Kelsen, 55, on a fugitive from justice warrant. “As a result of the investigation into the circumstances of Janet Kelsen’s death, an arrest warrant was obtained charging her … Continue reading Arrest in Southwest Harbor Links Back to Homicide That ‘Rattled’ a New Hampshire Community

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Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

Shaun Farrar May 20, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to the Southwest Harbor weekly press release, Sgt. Ryan Blakeney and Officer James Kamorski received a report of 12 “distressed” ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Main Street in Southwest Harbor. Upon arrival, the officers found that the drain’s cover had already … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

Woman From Somesville Dies in Aurora House Fire Deemed to be Suspicious

And All of the Other Local Law Enforcement News SHAUN FARRAR MAY 28, 2024 Share AURORA––Marie Robbins, originally from Somesville, died in a fire in her home in Aurora, May 20. On May 20, 2024, at approximately 5 a.m., the Aurora Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 23 Old Dam Way in Great Pond. Once on scene, the department notified the State Fire Marshal’s … Continue reading Woman From Somesville Dies in Aurora House Fire Deemed to be Suspicious

Laffy Taffy Creates Sticky Situation for BHPD

Police beats for MDI and HCSO, with State Police press releases SHAUN FARRAR MAY 21, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR–– It was a bit of a sticky situation in Bar Harbor on May 17 for Officer Zack Kline but after investigating a reported theft of $21 worth of Laffy Taffy, Officer Kline determined that there was not enough evidence to sink his teeth into any criminal charges. … Continue reading Laffy Taffy Creates Sticky Situation for BHPD

Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Logs

Maine State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Press Releases SHAUN FARRAR FEB 6, 2024 Share The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert last week according to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department police logs, which is publicly released information. Monday, January 29, 2024 Lt. Kevin Edgecomb responded to a report of a vehicle off the road on Sound Drive … Continue reading Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Logs