Hancock County Library Directors Pen A Letter Asking Residents to Show Up for Libraries in Response to Federal Cuts

Carrie Jones Apr 12, 2025 Share HANCOCK COUNTY—Library directors from throughout Hancock County have penned a letter in response to a March 14 presidential executive order, which cuts funding to the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). That agency, which is federally mandated, supports museums and libraries in all the states. The 1996 Library Services and Technology Act and IMLS has helped to significantly fund … Continue reading Hancock County Library Directors Pen A Letter Asking Residents to Show Up for Libraries in Response to Federal Cuts

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THINGS TO DO ON MOUNT DESERT ISLAND THIS WEEK

And in the near future. Dec 30, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Side Street Cafe’s New Year’s Eve Party. THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let me know. Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many … Continue reading THINGS TO DO ON MOUNT DESERT ISLAND THIS WEEK

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Monahan Will Resign From Trenton Selectboard

Briefs and Press Releases: Chess match Saturday, MDES budget, BH Design Review Board and More Dec 13, 2024 Share A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press release and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Normally, when we do our briefs article, it’s just press releases that we don’t write, or claim to write, but just … Continue reading Monahan Will Resign From Trenton Selectboard

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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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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: CARRIAGE ROADS CLOSED, NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FOR BAR HARBOR COUNCIL, SCHOOL BOARDS AND WARRANT COMMITTEE

Library has two upcoming events! SHAUN FARRAR MAR 8, 2024 Share Carriage Roads in Acadia National Park close for spring thaw BAR HARBOR—Starting Friday, March 8, the National Park Service (NPS) is temporarily closing the carriage roads in Acadia National Park to prevent damage to them during the spring thaw. Carriage roads will be closed to all users until further notice. Warming weather and wet … Continue reading BRIEFS: CARRIAGE ROADS CLOSED, NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FOR BAR HARBOR COUNCIL, SCHOOL BOARDS AND WARRANT COMMITTEE

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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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Library Wants Town Support to Increase to $515K a Year

Library Study Shows Jesup Doesn’t Receive Typical Town Support CARRIE JONES DEC 20, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library hopes that the town will increase its share of the library’s annual budget to over $515,000. That increase does not have to do with its addition. The library’s representatives don’t expect this to happen immediately, and they hope to have the amount increased to approximately $380,000 … Continue reading Library Wants Town Support to Increase to $515K a Year

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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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