Town Council uses ARPA funds to support the non profits Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—As the snow trundled down, the Bar Harbor Town Council and Warrant Committee met in a joint session to discuss the town’s budget, which will be presented to voters in June. Both elected bodies have a role in the budget process, which has been shepherded this year by interim Town Manager and … Continue reading Library and YMCA receive requested extra funds
Author Cathie Pelletier’s new book features man stuck in Bar Harbor snowbank for 60 hours Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—As the snow trundled down outside, Maine author Cathie Pelletier spoke of her new nonfiction book, Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952 to an enraptured crowd in person at the Jesup Memorial Library and on Zoom Thursday evening. The event was co-sponsored by … Continue reading Blizzard Stories Rise From The Chaos
“I almost happy cried” Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—On Bangor author Alexandra Hinrichs’ website, it says that she “is pretty sure she has one of the best jobs in the world.” This Tuesday as homeschooled students and their caregivers gathered around at the Jesup Memorial Library, proudly telling her their ideas and stories, it was easy to see why. “It has been a joy to see … Continue reading The Story of This Place
Saturday morning group open to new members BAR HARBOR—Despite COVID, life, and WHATEVER, the Write On, Writers writing group has been meeting weekly at the Jesup Memorial Library since 2014 and on September 8, 2022, group members shared pieces of their story in person and via Zoom. The group is open to new members. Lila Miller introduced the writers during the one-hour program. Joan FitzGerald, … Continue reading Local Writers Wow The Crowd At The Jesup
Bendable Maine part of state’s learning initiative BAR HARBOR—You could hear the gasps as Jacques, 12, and Oliver, 20, left their trailer and strolled up School Street toward the Jesup Memorial Library on the morning of August 25. Locals and tourists are used to dogs downtown, cats, turkeys, and an occasional coyote or moose, but donkeys? That’s pretty jaw-dropping and special. The donkeys were heading … Continue reading Library’s Festival of Fun Full of Hee-Haws, Learning, and Fun
