State and federal officials are encouraging residents to take precautions as high temperatures and elevated ozone levels affect the region. Carrie Jones Jul 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. ACADIA REGION—The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an extreme heat watch for Mount Desert Island and the surrounding area. This week, the heat wave has moved scorching … Continue reading Extreme Heat and Poor Air Quality Prompt Health Warnings for Coastal Maine.