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Briefs: COA Summer Institute Features Former Supreme Court Justice Breyer, Morning Joe, Democracy

GUN SAFETY RALLY, MAINE PRESERVATION HEADING TO MDI, COME TALK TO THEM!, REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS, CONTRA DANCE AND MORE CARRIE JONES MAY 24, 2024 Share Here’s our quick round-up of some press releases and short news items for the week. COA Summer Institute Focuses on Democracy Credit: The Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via COA BAR HARBOR—The 2024 College of the … Continue reading Briefs: COA Summer Institute Features Former Supreme Court Justice Breyer, Morning Joe, Democracy

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Two Acadia National Park Fires Burnt Approximately .35 acres

Investigation on causes of fires near St. Sauveur hiking trail continues CARRIE JONES MAY 13, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—What seemed like a beautiful day turned out to be a shocking one for people hiking near St. Sauveur in Acadia National Park, Saturday afternoon, when two wild fires burnt along the St. Sauveur hiking trail in Acadia National Park. The fire happened just over a year … Continue reading Two Acadia National Park Fires Burnt Approximately .35 acres

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Crews Extinguishing Fires on St. Sauveur

CARRIE JONES MAY 11, 2024 Share ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Late Saturday afternoon multiple crews responded to an active fire at the summit of St. Sauveur in Acadia National Park. Firefighters spotted the first fire at 4:51 p.m. Approximately six minutes later, it was reported as an active fire with a size of 40 by 20 yards. Personnel had searched down the trail for other ignition sites, … Continue reading Crews Extinguishing Fires on St. Sauveur

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Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

State and federal agencies are debating how to fix a stretch of Seawall Road — or whether to abandon it altogether. by Jacqueline Weaver of the Maine Monitor APR 14, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The fate of a flood-prone stretch of road on Mount Desert Island is up in the air as state and federal agencies debate whether to repair a road that washed out repeatedly … Continue reading Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

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Bar Harbor Food Pantry Finds a New Home at Mama’s

Briefs and Press Releases: Park Loop Road Opens April 15, Parking Permits in Bar Harbor, FEMA funds, Shore Path Update, Lions Club event and more CARRIE JONES APR 12, 2024 Share The following are press releases and briefs. BAR HARBOR—Faced with a historical rise in the need for its services, late in 2023, the Bar Harbor Food Pantry board set out to find a new … Continue reading Bar Harbor Food Pantry Finds a New Home at Mama’s

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Storms’ Damage to Acadia Likely Close to $20 Million

700 trees downed in just one section CARRIE JONES MAR 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Will Acadia National Park be open for the season despite an unofficial estimated $20 million in damage from a duo of storms in January? Yes. Will it be normal? It defends on how you define normal. Park officials are still trying to determine what to fix, how to fix it, and … Continue reading Storms’ Damage to Acadia Likely Close to $20 Million

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BRIEFS: WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET TOMORROW!

Big Land Use Public Hearing at Council Meeting Tuesday BAR HARBOR—The YWCA of MDI hosts another winter farmers’ and crafters’ market tomorrow, Sunday, February 18. There will be another March 17 and one April 21.The market promotes local food choices and sources and helps both crafters and farmers continue throughout the winter. Visit the YWCA of Mount Desert Island to discover your favorites from local … Continue reading BRIEFS: WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET TOMORROW!

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