Frenchboro’s Balancing Act: Protecting Wild Land While Keeping a Community Running

ATVs on hiking trails a concern for stewardship manager Carrie Jones Dec 11, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. FRENCHBORO—On an island where acres of protected wildlands sit in the middle of a year-round community, the Frenchboro Select Board spent Monday night walking a familiar tightrope: safeguarding fragile land and trail systems while keeping the town’s basic systems—its generator, … Continue reading Frenchboro’s Balancing Act: Protecting Wild Land While Keeping a Community Running

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THREE WOMEN HEAD TO NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES

Oli’s Trolley Sold; Misha Mytar Promoted to Senior Director of Land Protection, Island Housing Trust Appoints Sherry Billings to Director. Carrie Jones Aug 12, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Three women are heading into new leadership roles on Mount Desert Island. Misha Mytar, a longtime conservation leader and Bar Harbor resident will guide Maine Coast … Continue reading THREE WOMEN HEAD TO NEW LEADERSHIP ROLES

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From Ice Harvests to Conservation Wins: The Quiet Magic of Chris’s Pond

Skates, Frogs, and a Warming Hut: How Chris’s Pond Growth and New Expansion Have Become a Symbol of Community Carrie Jones Jun 18, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Tuesday afternoon, community members celebrated a pond that has hosted ice skating, hockey, and local wildlife. Last month, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) in partnership with … Continue reading From Ice Harvests to Conservation Wins: The Quiet Magic of Chris’s Pond

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Signage Meant to Fight Chris’ Pond Vandalism Approved

Carrie Jones Jan 16, 2025 SOUTHWEST HARBOR—A local pond has been getting a lot of attention in Southwest Harbor lately and not all of it has necessarily been good. The pond, which hosts skating and other winter recreational activities, was the focus of the town’s select board’s extended executive session, which was moved to the beginning of the meeting on Tuesday, January 14. The pond’s … Continue reading Signage Meant to Fight Chris’ Pond Vandalism Approved

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Harry Owen, Who Built a Legacy of Story and Conservation, Dies at 97

Carrie Jones Jan 08, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—On New Year’s Day, Mount Desert Island lost Harry Owen, but his legacy and love for the land will live on. According to his obituary, Harry’s passing was peaceful as he was surrounded by friends at Birch Bay. He was 97. During those 97 years, Harry became a bit of an icon. Possibly more than a bit for … Continue reading Harry Owen, Who Built a Legacy of Story and Conservation, Dies at 97

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No Hearts of Stone: Just the Perseverance

A Community Celebrates Saving Stone Farm Barn CARRIE JONES OCT 2, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—“Hey, Harry!” “Harry!” “Good afternoon, Harry!” “Harry!” “Is that Harry over there? It is! Harry!” Harry Owen walked onto the grounds of Bar Harbor’s Stone Barn Farm Preserve at the corner of Crooked Road and Norway Drive to a chorus of greetings, smiles, and the occasional, enthusiastic hugs, catching up with … Continue reading No Hearts of Stone: Just the Perseverance

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