Why You Might See Giant Snap Peas at Grocery Stores This Weekend.

Giant Fruits, Big Goal: The 15th Annual Hancock County Food Drive Aims for 120,000 Meals. Carrie Jones Apr 03, 2026 HANCOCK COUNTY—If you see some human-sized grapes or snap peas while out shopping Saturday, April 4, do not worry that you’re hallucinating. Hoping to help continue providing food for those who need it, the 15th Annual Hancock County Food Drive kicks off Saturday, April 4. … Continue reading Why You Might See Giant Snap Peas at Grocery Stores This Weekend.

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Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane Did Not File For Reelection.

Former District Attorney is running for Hancock County Probate Judge position. Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. HANCOCK COUNTY—Long-time Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane has not filed papers for reelection after serving more than 11 years in the lead law enforcement role. March 16 was the deadline to file paperwork in the Republican primary. Sheriff Kane said … Continue reading Hancock County Sheriff Scott Kane Did Not File For Reelection.

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Hancock County Case Highlight Pitfalls of Electing Probate Judges

Mar 14, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN HANCOCK COUNTY—Probate judges in Maine are part-time elected officials, and, with probate matters not being considered public, they rarely get much attention. But with the messy situation with Hancock County’s probate judge William Blaisdell — who is serving a suspension and is facing arrest for not paying child support to his ex-wife — the position has come under renewed scrutiny. A bill … Continue reading Hancock County Case Highlight Pitfalls of Electing Probate Judges

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Court Orders Federal SNAP Payments Amid Shutdown; Maine Groups Step In to Feed Neighbors

Open Table MDI Relaunches Grocery Grant Program and Maine Community Foundation Announces $250K grant and mobilization of Donor Network to Address SNAP Food Shortages impacting 170,000 Mainers Carrie Jones Nov 01, 2025 BAR HARBOR—On Friday, October 31, Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, ordered that the Trump Administration continue to pay for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, … Continue reading Court Orders Federal SNAP Payments Amid Shutdown; Maine Groups Step In to Feed Neighbors

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Acadia National Park Searching For Crash Victim From August 18 Crash

All local (except Bar Harbor and Mount Desert) and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Aug 19, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—A single-vehicle accident in Acadia National Park this week has led to a continued search for the vehicle’s driver. According to Acadia National Park Management Assistant John Kelly, “At 7:47 p.m., on August 18, … Continue reading Acadia National Park Searching For Crash Victim From August 18 Crash

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Invisible Rural Homelessness Grows in the Shadow of Acadia National Park

Jul 16, 2025 Share by Elizabeth Walztoni of the Bangor Daily News HANCOCK COUNTY—Approaching Acadia National Park along Route 1, it might be easy to think people aren’t facing homelessness in the area. Donna Harmon didn’t know they were before she started operating the Schoodic Food Pantry in Gouldsboro two and a half years ago. But as the pantry has grown from serving 35 families between Ellsworth … Continue reading Invisible Rural Homelessness Grows in the Shadow of Acadia National Park

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Trenton Man Leads BH-MDPD Officer on Eight-Mile High Speed Chase

All local and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Jul 08, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—According to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department weekly press release and Public Safety Operations Coordinator Kevin Edgecomb, on Tuesday, July 1, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Officer Troy Stanwood initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was traveling on Route 102 in Bar Harbor. The reason for … Continue reading Trenton Man Leads BH-MDPD Officer on Eight-Mile High Speed Chase

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Disagreement Between Hancock County Officials Spills onto Social Media

Feb 12, 2025 Share by Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News ELLSWORTH—Hancock County officials Sheriff Scott Kane and Commissioner Bill Clark are feuding again, this time over the sheriff’s police dog budget. But while Kane and Clark — who preceded Kane as county sheriff — have usually clashed during meetings of the county commission, this latest disagreement stands out because Kane went to social media to directly air … Continue reading Disagreement Between Hancock County Officials Spills onto Social Media

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HOW WE VOTED

Results from MDI towns and Trenton Carrie Jones Nov 06, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—There were some very close races for county commissioner and state representatives in Hancock County. Some races have been easier to call. Gary Friedmann (D-Bar Harbor), the vice chair of the Bar Harbor Town Council will also be in the state house. Nicole Grohoski (D-Ellsworth) will return to her position in … Continue reading HOW WE VOTED

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County Drug Force Funding Eliminated But Could Return

Drug Task Force Short-Staffed Amid Crisis CARRIE JONES FEB 22, 2024 Share ELLSWORTH—With fentanyl on the streets, in the homes, and in the bodies of many Hancock County residents and NARCAN considered a necessary life-supporting resource, Sheriff Scott Kane hopes to remedy the situation where the drug task force in Hancock County is short personnel and not currently a part of the Hancock County’s $11 million … Continue reading County Drug Force Funding Eliminated But Could Return

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