Carrie Jones May 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—“When you can’t find kindness, happiness, or hope—be it,” Brielle, a Conners Emerson third grader, told the School Committee Monday, launching a student-led campaign to bring a friendship bench back to the playground. Members of a third grade class stood in front of the Bar Harbor School Committee, some parents, … Continue reading Small, Strong Voices, Big, Important Ask: Third Graders Campaign for Kindness on their Playground