In Praise of the Schmaltz That Holds a Community Together.

A conversation about sustainability this weekend became a reminder that places are shaped as much by kindness as by policy. Carrie Jones Jul 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—One of the lowest points in my writing career was after I wrote a blog post about a fire that burnt down the Portside Grill in Bar Harbor. It was … Continue reading In Praise of the Schmaltz That Holds a Community Together.

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Dar Williams Says Strong Communities Start by Seeing One Another.

Why Dar Williams Thinks Festivals, Coffee Shops and Music Matter More Than We Think. Carrie Jones Jul 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR — What if the biggest challenge facing towns isn’t division, but forgetting what’s already working? That’s a question Bar Harbor might delve into a bit this Saturday in a panel discussion led by award-winning musician Dar … Continue reading Dar Williams Says Strong Communities Start by Seeing One Another.

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