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‘We’ll Lose the Race’: U.S. Risks Surrendering Global Leadership in Biomedical Innovation

Experts Warn ‘The Lives We Save Tomorrow Depend on Today’s Decisions’ Carrie Jones Apr 30, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. WASHINGTON, D.C.—“The lives we save tomorrow depend on the decisions we make today.” That was the message MDI Biological Laboratory President Dr. Hermann Haller and others gave during their testimonies before Congress today, where Dr. Haller joined … Continue reading ‘We’ll Lose the Race’: U.S. Risks Surrendering Global Leadership in Biomedical Innovation

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As Housing Pressures Increase, the Cost of Homes Off Island is Starting to Rise

Trenton Roadside Cleanup Set Carrie Jones Apr 08, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. TRENTON—The Trenton Select Board kept up its efficiency record, Tuesday night, with a speedy ten-minute meeting that held multiple pieces of news within it, including a housing report filled with data about the MDI region. The select board members received a PDF … Continue reading As Housing Pressures Increase, the Cost of Homes Off Island is Starting to Rise

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MDI Hospital explains its decision to close maternity unit

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Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

Carrie Jones Apr 04, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—It was standing room only in person at Jesup Memorial Library as MDI Hospital CEO Christina Maguire and Board Chair Martha Wagner addressed the hospital’s decision to close its maternity ward, July 1. Others attended via Zoom. “We are immensely appreciative of the fact that you’ve taken part of your afternoon,” Wagner told the more than 150 people gathered … Continue reading Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

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Bar Harbor Town Council Urges Hospital to Rethink Closure of Maternity Unit Ellsworth hospital sees no issues delivering more babies.

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UPDATED: Bar Harbor Town Council Urges Hospital to Rethink Closure of Maternity Unit

Ellsworth hospital sees no issues delivering more babies. Carrie Jones Apr 02, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council, Tuesday, urged the Mount Desert Island Hospital to reconsider its decision to close its maternity unit. Vice Chair Maya Caines read a prepared statement on behalf of the councilors about the planned … Continue reading UPDATED: Bar Harbor Town Council Urges Hospital to Rethink Closure of Maternity Unit

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Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

Duo of key meetings scheduled for Sunday and Thursday Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—When the Mount Desert Island Hospital announced its planned July closure of its birthing services, this Thursday, the community was stunned. Emily Wright, RN, and primary obstetric nurse for the hospital was stunned, too. “The decision was made without the input of the community and without the input of … Continue reading Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

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MDI Hospital Will Stop Delivering Babies July 1

Nurses Union Condemns the Closure, Local Legislators Urge Other Outcome Carrie Jones Mar 27, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. BAR HARBOR—Joining eight other hospitals who have ended their birthing units in the past ten years, Mount Desert Island Hospital announced, March 27 that it will be closing its birthing unit, July 1. Three of those closures occurred in the … Continue reading MDI Hospital Will Stop Delivering Babies July 1

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Letters From Our Readers

Christina J. Maguire, Charles Sidman Share LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story; for details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. The beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints or official policies of The … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers

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Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke?

New Group Brings Young Professionals Together! Carrie Jones Mar 15, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce has started a new committee focused on young professionals between 21-40. The effort is meant to help young professionals grow, have fun, and connect, according to Jonathan Robles, the Chamber’s events and marketing manager. “Our goal is to bring together young professionals on the island in … Continue reading Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke?

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As Birthing Units Close, Where Do Midwives Fit In?

As hospitals close their birthing units, independent midwives are reluctant to provide care in areas without a safety net. Mar 08, 2025 Share By Emily Hedegard and Kate Cough/Maine Monitor Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a series exploring maternity care in Maine. MAINE—The vast majority of births in Maine — roughly 97 percent — occur in hospitals. But like the rest of the country, the number … Continue reading As Birthing Units Close, Where Do Midwives Fit In?

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Maternity Services Dwindle: Nine Maine Hospitals Close or Announce Closures in Ten Years

Feb 27, 2025 Share By Emily Hedegard and Kate Cough of the Maine Monitor MAINE—When Nikki Mahar, who recently moved to Eastport from California, woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pains at 14 weeks pregnant, she and her husband rushed to the closest emergency room, in Calais. Seven weeks earlier, after another visit to the emergency room for unexpected bleeding, the couple had learned Mahar … Continue reading Maternity Services Dwindle: Nine Maine Hospitals Close or Announce Closures in Ten Years

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