The Federal Shutdown Is Over But Its Impact on Acadia Could Linger

The Federal Shutdown Is Over But Its Impact on Acadia Could Linger

Nov 15, 2025 By Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—The federal shutdown may be over, but its impact on Acadia National Park likely will be felt for a while, according to the head of a nonprofit group. The park’s year-round staff of roughly 90 people returned to work Thursday, after Congress reached an agreement to end the 43-day federal shutdown Wednesday evening, according to Eric Stiles, … Continue reading The Federal Shutdown Is Over But Its Impact on Acadia Could Linger

Preliminary Plans Show Potentially Up to 60 Workforce Homes Possible on Town Hill Parcel

Preliminary Plans Show Potentially Up to 60 Workforce Homes Possible in Town Hill

Carrie Jones Sep 17, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. TOWN HILL—The 55-acre site in Town Hill that is a joint venture by the town and Acadia National Park meant to house affordable workforce homes could potentially have up to 60 total units at maximum build-out, but it’s too soon to know for sure representatives from the town and park … Continue reading Preliminary Plans Show Potentially Up to 60 Workforce Homes Possible in Town Hill

Friends of Acadia's Annual Meeting Highlights Acadia’s Wins and Worries

Friends of Acadia’s Annual Meeting Highlights Acadia’s Wins and Worries

Carrie Jones Jul 10, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—Hard work. Fortitude. Resilience. Cheers and applause. The Friends of Acadia annual meeting, at the Bar Harbor Club, on July 9, celebrated the organization’s and Acadia National Park’s successes in the past year and also noted that things have been a bit different this year especially … Continue reading Friends of Acadia’s Annual Meeting Highlights Acadia’s Wins and Worries

THE 1932 CRITERION THEATRE ANNOUNCES REOPENING CELEBRATION AND STAR-STUDDED 2025 SCHEDULE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES Briefs and Press Releases: Fun Things to Do on Saturday, Island Explorer MDI Service Begins on June 23, Real Estate, Jax Forum for Discovery, St. Saviour's Folk Music Series

THE 1932 CRITERION THEATRE ANNOUNCES REOPENING CELEBRATION AND STAR-STUDDED 2025 SCHEDULE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES

Briefs and Press Releases: Fun Things to Do on Saturday, Island Explorer MDI Service Begins on June 23, Real Estate, Jax Forum for Discovery, St. Saviour’s Folk Music Series Carrie Jones Jun 13, 2025 Share A QUICK NOTE FROM US: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is … Continue reading THE 1932 CRITERION THEATRE ANNOUNCES REOPENING CELEBRATION AND STAR-STUDDED 2025 SCHEDULE OF LIVE PERFORMANCES

“Soaked Feet and Stunning Shots: ‘View Finders’ Explores Acadia’s Beauty”

Acadia in the Spotlight: Friends of Acadia Hosts Virtual Screening of ‘View Finders’ Episode Carrie Jones May 02, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—On Monday, over 30 people joined Friends of Acadia for a special virtual screening of View Finders, a photography adventure show that turned its lens on the breathtaking beauty of Acadia National Park. The episode captured the park’s rugged coastlines, misty mornings, and quiet ponds … Continue reading “Soaked Feet and Stunning Shots: ‘View Finders’ Explores Acadia’s Beauty”

What Do Cigarette Butts, a $20 Bill, and Fireball Nips Have in Common? Earth Day on MDI Nikki Burtis rallies over 200 despite the rain Friends of acadia

What Do Cigarette Butts, a $20 Bill, and Fireball Nips Have in Common? Earth Day on MDI

Nikki Burtis rallies over 200 despite the rain Carrie Jones Apr 29, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND— In the weeks leading up to Friends of Acadia’s annual spring clean-up day, wherever Nikki Burtis drives, she looks for trash. “I’m usually driving around like looking for where like the trashiest places are so … Continue reading What Do Cigarette Butts, a $20 Bill, and Fireball Nips Have in Common? Earth Day on MDI

Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs

BRIEFS: Charles Sidman Files Motion in Golden Anchor Case

Friends of Acadia Creates Web Page Tracking Policy Developments’ Impact on Acadia, Land & Garden Preserve Dog Policy Webinar, School & Town Updates, and More Carrie Jones Mar 14, 2025 Share A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that … Continue reading BRIEFS: Charles Sidman Files Motion in Golden Anchor Case

Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia celebrate workforce housing. Angus Kind.

Acadia Cuts The Ribbon for Dane Farm Housing and Announces Expansion of Bar Harbor Housing Project

Carrie Jones Oct 08, 2024 Share SEAL HARBOR—Acadia National Park officials and Friends of Acadia had Senator Angus King on hand as they cut the ribbon on one workforce housing project and announced the expansion of the Harden Farm project in Bar Harbor from 28 units to 56, doubling the project size. The announcement from Acadia National Park Superintendent Kevin Schneider during the Dane Farm … Continue reading Acadia Cuts The Ribbon for Dane Farm Housing and Announces Expansion of Bar Harbor Housing Project

Island Explorer Bus System Celebrates 10 Millionth Passenger! Fare-free, Propane-Powered System Carries Thousands Every Year

Island Explorer Bus System Celebrates 10 Millionth Passenger!

Fare-free, Propane-Powered System Carries Thousands Every Year Carrie Jones Sep 26, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Gary Friedmann for State Representative. BAR HARBOR—”Something is going on,” said the man hopping off the Island Explorer bus at the Bar Harbor Village Green on Wednesday afternoon. The woman behind him made wide eyes. “Something,” she said, eyeing the people standing in clusters on … Continue reading Island Explorer Bus System Celebrates 10 Millionth Passenger!

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The National Park Foundation Contributes $2 Million to Help Build Workforce Housing for Acadia National Park

Briefs: Beehive rescue, Cruise ship injunction denied, Leonard Leo protests, real estate transfers, court cases CARRIE JONES AUG 01, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. Each week (sometimes twice), we compile briefs and public service announcements and share them in one large article. The National Park Foundation Contributes $2 Million to Help Build Workforce Housing for Acadia National Park … Continue reading The National Park Foundation Contributes $2 Million to Help Build Workforce Housing for Acadia National Park