Built Across Generations, the Jesup Opens Its New Wing.

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jul 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—Before anyone picked up the oversized ceremonial scissors Sunday, before applause echoed through the new timber-framed addition and before visitors wandered its sunlit rooms, there was a story people kept telling. Not about architecture. Not even about books. Instead, speaker after speaker described a century-long … Continue reading Built Across Generations, the Jesup Opens Its New Wing.

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From Patron to Leader: Laura Edwards Named Jesup Interim Director

Carrie Jones Jul 01, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—If you walk by Laura Edwards on the street in Bar Harbor or on Great Meadow Loop, she will smile at you and greet you with a meaningful hello. If you see her behind the Jesup Memorial Library circulation desk, she will take care of … Continue reading From Patron to Leader: Laura Edwards Named Jesup Interim Director

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Snakes, Bugs, and Books: Mr. Drew Brings the Wild to Jesup’s Summer Reading Program

Plus, some resources. Carrie Jones Jun 16, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—What do cockroaches, stick bugs, and snapping turtles have in common? They all helped kick off summer reading in Bar Harbor. Mr. Drew and His Animals Too wowed young readers on Saturday with live animal presentations to celebrate the start of Jesup’s Summer Reading Program. “Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too were in Bar Harbor … Continue reading Snakes, Bugs, and Books: Mr. Drew Brings the Wild to Jesup’s Summer Reading Program

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Jesup Library Looks for Feedback as Expansion Takes Shape

Carrie Jones Nov 27, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library wants to hear what you think. “The Jesup Memorial Library wants to hear from you! Please share your ideas for the future of your community library by taking our anonymous survey,” said Maya McDonald, program coordinator and A/V technician at the library. “Whether you are a long-time regular, an occasional user, or someone who … Continue reading Jesup Library Looks for Feedback as Expansion Takes Shape

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Residents Have Chance to Write With NYT Bestselling Author This Week!

Workshop and Talk Celebrate MDI’s Big Read CARRIE JONES JUN 22, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Is there an ideal reading experience? Back in 2022, author Kevin Wilson told the New York Times, “Well, there really is nothing as lovely as reading to your kids, saying the words on the page out loud, your kid right next to you, both of you building the story in your … Continue reading Residents Have Chance to Write With NYT Bestselling Author This Week!

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So Many Briefs

Cruise Ship Presentation, MDI news, Lab news, Library news, Island Explorer, FOA, COA and more CARRIE JONES JUN 16, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce wants you to be in its Fourth of July parade. Completed forms are due back by June 28th. Link to the application: https://www.visitbarharbor.com/july-4th SOUTHWEST HARBOR SOLID WASTE CONTRACT After months of work, the Southwest Harbor Select Board approved … Continue reading So Many Briefs

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Jesup Will Likely Scale Back Some Features of Its Expansion

Peekytoe, Side Treats, Hidden Barn Books and Tap & Barrel updates CARRIE JONES MAY 12, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library expansion project is turning out to be more costly than originally anticipated. The size will be the same. The programs should not be impacted, but some of the features of the project are being tweaked or changed in order to drive down costs. … Continue reading Jesup Will Likely Scale Back Some Features of Its Expansion

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Briefs: Early Release Days and New School Calendar, New ArtWaves Director, Library Posts Letter About $330,000 Budget Ask

Quahogs, razor clams, eastern oysters, and hen clams may be added to Bar Harbor ordinance, Trail Running Film Festival Coming to Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES AND SHAUN FARRAR FEB 23, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—We’ve collated a few press releases and briefer stories below. NEW SCHOOL CALENDAR STILL EVOLVING! BAR HARBOR—The AOS 91 Regular Board Meeting on February 12 focused on the ongoing creation of next … Continue reading Briefs: Early Release Days and New School Calendar, New ArtWaves Director, Library Posts Letter About $330,000 Budget Ask

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Celebrating Portable Magic

Jesup Memorial Library Brings Kevin Wilson and Big Read to Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES JAN 3, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR— Maine novelist Stephen King said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” That magic can inspire, join, create, and develop a reader and a community. If you imagine a community where everyone celebrates books, or at least one book, even if it’s just for a little … Continue reading Celebrating Portable Magic

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Serenading Into the Darkness

Bar Harbor Carols and Cheers at the Green and the Jesup Memorial Library on the Solstice BAR HARBOR—Meandering through downtown Bar Harbor at night, it’s hard not to notice the contrast of darkness and light. The storefront windows for businesses not shut down for winter shine with lights and holiday decorations. Garlands abound. Restaurants beckon with wreaths and lights and warmth. On Thursday night, December … Continue reading Serenading Into the Darkness

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