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Mount Desert Man Arrested for Burglary and Criminal Mischief
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Alcohol-Related Incidents Cause Busy Week for Officers

Again SHAUN FARRAR JUL 09, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR––On Sunday, June 30, Officer Judson Cake arrested James W. Phelps, 34, of Seminole, Florida for alleged operating under the influence in Bar Harbor. Phelps was also charged with alleged refusal to sign a criminal summons. Phelps was transported to the Hancock County Jail. On Monday, July 1, following a traffic stop in Bar Harbor, Officer Nathan … Continue reading Alcohol-Related Incidents Cause Busy Week for Officers

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‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

Howie Motenko resonates in black and white CARRIE JONES JUL 07, 2024 MOUNT DESERT—Light and community, the connection between objects—stationary and mobile—have always been hallmarks of Howie Motenko’s photography. His latest exhibit is a celebration and homage to what makes balance, what creates harmony, and how moments and elements of those moments are connected. Light—what it illuminates, what it doesn’t—is intrinsic to Montenko’s work. It’s … Continue reading ‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

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Dramatic June Rescues Keep Rangers and MDI SAR Busy

Acadia’s visitation is down overall through May JUL 06, 2024 Share By Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—Rangers at Acadia National Park have had their hands full. They received a larger number of calls this past June than they did in the same month last year, even though park visitation is down this year compared to the early part of 2023. They’re also benefiting from higher … Continue reading Dramatic June Rescues Keep Rangers and MDI SAR Busy

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Bar Harbor Inn Section of Shore Path Opens to the Public

Renovations of the remaining section will begin Monday, July 8 SHAUN FARRAR JUL 03, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—This week, one of Bar Harbor’s most loved attractions came a little closer to being fully restored. On July 2, just after 2:30 p.m., the Bar Harbor Inn’s General Manager Jeremy Dougherty and Food and Beverages Manager Jay Payne quietly removed the barriers from the inn’s section of … Continue reading Bar Harbor Inn Section of Shore Path Opens to the Public

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Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

JUL 02, 2024 Share by Marie Weidmayer/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—A man is facing federal criminal charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing down a 35-foot cliff last week in Acadia National Park. Eric Amos Jipson III of Lincoln was arraigned Friday on one count of operating under the influence of alcohol and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol in U.S. District … Continue reading Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

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THINGS TO DO ON MDI (INCLUDING FOURTH OF JULY!)

Events this week and in the near future. JUL 01, 2024 Share It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let me know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories from the past week. Click on the archive section and you’ll see them in chronological … Continue reading THINGS TO DO ON MDI (INCLUDING FOURTH OF JULY!)

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Cops: ANP Bubble Rescue Update

State Police Locate Wanted Brothers in House Wall SHAUN FARRAR JUN 25, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—On June 24, according to Acadia National Park Public Affairs Officer Amanda Pollock, “a 24 year old male was rock climbing near South Bubble trail and slid/fell about 50 feet. The National Park Service and Mount Desert Island Search and Rescue (MDI SAR) responded. They performed a high angle rescue … Continue reading Cops: ANP Bubble Rescue Update

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BRIEFS: Seawall Road Meeting Location Changed

Acadia Wildlife Center Open House Set! Acadia Senior College Annual Meeting! Carolyn Gage Lecture TONIGHT! Pride Events, Real Estate and More! CARRIE JONES JUN 06, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The following are briefs and press releases that we want to make sure you get, but have put together so that you aren’t receiving more than three emails from us a day. SEAWALL MEETING LOCATION CHANGE! … Continue reading BRIEFS: Seawall Road Meeting Location Changed

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THINGS TO DO ON MDI

Events this week and in the near future. JUN 03, 2024 It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things so apologies! To check out our news stories from the past week. Click on the archive section and you’ll see them in chronological order. Come Sing: Sing with the Mount Desert summer Chorale this season! THIS WEEK: MONDAY, JUNE 3 ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE POTLUCK AND … Continue reading THINGS TO DO ON MDI

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“This Road Closure Is Going to Destroy Us All.”

Seawall Road Closure Brings an Empty Memorial Day Parking Lot and Continued Hopes for a Solution, Public Hearing May Be in June CARRIE JONES MAY 28, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Charlotte’s Lobster Pound was offering two for one lobsters on Memorial Day and for the first time in years, there weren’t many takers. She posted a Facebook photo and caption that read, “Poor John playing … Continue reading “This Road Closure Is Going to Destroy Us All.”

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