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Why is building and renovating schools so expensive? Maine Department of Education data of state-funded major construction projects shows how costs have grown in recent years.
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Why is building and renovating schools so expensive?

Maine Department of Education data of state-funded major construction projects shows how costs have grown in recent years. By Lana Cohen of the Maine Monitor BAR HARBOR—The price tag on a new elementary school in Bar Harbor is $63 million. An Auburn high school completed in 2023 came in at $122 million. And at the ballot box this fall, Cape Elizabeth voters will consider a $94.7 million … Continue reading Why is building and renovating schools so expensive?

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Trenton Approves Budget, But Not Island Explorer Funds

Cane Winner Bruce Cameron and Glory, the Maltipoo, the Stars of Town Meeting CARRIE JONES MAY 23, 2024 Share TRENTON—Cake waited in one room. Coffee was there, too. Students at the school stood at each main traffic point and at the outside door, telling voters where to go. The kids chased each other outside in ever widening circles, giggling. People caught up, hugged, took their … Continue reading Trenton Approves Budget, But Not Island Explorer Funds

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Tremont Voters Go With Southwest Harbor Police Proposal

Voters pass school and municipal budgets as well SHAUN FARRAR MAY 15, 2024 Share TREMONT—During a fast-paced 90-minute meeting that was attended by approximately 135 people, Tremont residents made quick work of 48 articles of their warrant Tuesday, May 14, and resoundingly voted 102-19 to give a policing contract to the neighboring town of Southwest Harbor. The day before, voters rejected a short-term rental ordinance. … Continue reading Tremont Voters Go With Southwest Harbor Police Proposal

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Supreme Court Hears Town’s Appeal Concerning Charter Changes

Earlier court had said changes should be “set aside” CARRIE JONES MAY 07, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard Bar Harbor’s appeal in a court case concerning whether or not changes to the town’s charter abide by Maine’s Home Rule Act, May 7. Hancock County Superior Court Justice William Anderson ruled on October 24, 2022 that the 2020 changes to the town’s … Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Town’s Appeal Concerning Charter Changes

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With Six Abstentions Potential Short-Term Rental Ordinance Recommended by Warrant Committee

Most Warrant Articles Recommended Without Discussion SHAUN FARRAR MAR 21, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—Fifteen members of Mount Desert’s twenty-member Warrant Committee finalized the committee’s voting process to recommend, or not, the town’s warrant articles, which will be approved, or not approved, by town voters in early May. The committee approved the warrant articles out of order because there were speakers present to answer potential questions … Continue reading With Six Abstentions Potential Short-Term Rental Ordinance Recommended by Warrant Committee

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Local Man’s Documentary a Homage to David Moses Bridges

“Rhythms of the Heart” available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct CARRIE JONES MAR 16, 2024 SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Sometimes a film is more than a film. Sometimes, it’s an act of love. Rhythms of the Heart, a documentary by Southwest Harbor’s Thom Willey, is one of those films as it explores the art, life, and cancer diagnoses of David Moses Bridges, a nationally recognized, indigenous canoe … Continue reading Local Man’s Documentary a Homage to David Moses Bridges

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