Reading Isn’t Quite Over Yet. At Least Not Here.

While national studies show Americans reading fewer books, MDI’s annual library sales offered a weekend-long argument for the enduring appeal of the written word. Carrie Jones Aug 16, 2026 BAR HARBOR—The doomsday story from The Atlantic went viral this summer. “The End of Reading Is Here,” the headline decried though the article was much deeper than that. Its author, Rose Horowitch, cites research by the National Endowment … Continue reading Reading Isn’t Quite Over Yet. At Least Not Here.

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Bar Harbor Funding in Question: Library, Y, and Other Nonprofits Seek Increases; Island Explorer Hopes for Status Quo

Decreased amounts of cruise ships impacting town budget and some nonprofits Carrie Jones Jan 31, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—A decrease in cruise ship revenue due to less ships visiting Bar Harbor and increased need from local and regional nonprofit agencies came up multiple times as Bar Harbor discussed its budget last night. … Continue reading Bar Harbor Funding in Question: Library, Y, and Other Nonprofits Seek Increases; Island Explorer Hopes for Status Quo

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TONIGHT’S THIRD ANNUAL ASHLEY BRYAN LECTURE FEATURES ARTIST KEITH MORRIS WASHINGTON

Cruise ship trial begins, Park Loop Road reopens, Hospital data breach CARRIE JONES JUL 12, 2023 BAR HARBOR— The Jesup Memorial Library celebrates the Third Annual Ashley Bryan Honorary Lecture with Keith Morris Washington Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. The Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture is named in honor of the late printmaker, author, puppet maker, painter, storyteller, and illustrator Ashley Bryan, who devoted his life to bringing … Continue reading TONIGHT’S THIRD ANNUAL ASHLEY BRYAN LECTURE FEATURES ARTIST KEITH MORRIS WASHINGTON

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Jesup Memorial Library Edges Closer to $12.5 Million Goal, But Still Needs Help To Make The Best Building Possible

Lemonade Stands and Bubbles for Books Help Push Toward The End Goal Carrie Jones A man came into the rotunda of the Jesup Memorial Library on Mount Desert Street recently, a business man who works in a trade, and when he stepped through the door, he began to tear up, said Youth Services Director Abby Morrow. The library brought back so many memories, he’d spent … Continue reading Jesup Memorial Library Edges Closer to $12.5 Million Goal, But Still Needs Help To Make The Best Building Possible

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