Local Memorial Day Observances and Thoughts CARRIE JONES MAY 25, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—All the way back in 1868, a young girl wrote a New York official a note. In it, she asked for the city official to place a garland on the grave of an unknown Confederate soldier. Her own father, she said, was buried all the way in Georgia. She wanted, she hoped, … Continue reading More Than a Million Gone
Locals take care of visiting families and each other year after year CARRIE JONES DEC 24, 2023 Share THE NORTH POLE AND MOUNT DESERT—Back in 1937, the Bangor Daily News’ Oscar Shepard asked, “Everybody knows about it. But how many elsewhere are aware that this famous Maine town has a community Santa?” That was almost a 100 years ago. And Santa was a selectman and … Continue reading MDI Has No Shortage of Holiday Elves
Opinion BAR HARBOR AND TOWN HILL—The little girl standing on the Bar Harbor Village Green’s words whispered out into the night air Friday, as she stared at the tree in the town’s gazebo. It wasn’t even lit yet. “Oh, Mommy, it’s so beautiful.” “It is,” her mom said, lifting her up so that she could see it better. “And Santa is coming?” “He’ll be here … Continue reading “Volunteer-Led Cheer: MDI Fosters Stronger Bonds Through Festive Acts of Kindness”
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