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Waiting for the Weather to Turn. Around Mount Desert Island, the signs of a coming Nor’easter are already appearing—in harbors, on docks, and along the shore.
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Waiting for the Weather to Turn.

Around Mount Desert Island, the signs of a coming Nor’easter are already appearing—in harbors, on docks, and along the shore. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—This Saturday, there were some signs that mariners were preparing for a potential Northeaster that is currently predicted to hit the region later this weekend and into early next … Continue reading Waiting for the Weather to Turn.

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After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont. State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception.
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Tremont Deer Hunt Approved Again After State Redoes August Vote.

The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council rescinded its August action because of a meeting-notice discrepancy, then approved the three-year special hunt again Wednesday. Carrie Jones Sep 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. TREMONT—The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council (IFW) approved the Town of Tremont’s special deer hunt again yesterday. That sentence might feel a bit like déjà … Continue reading Tremont Deer Hunt Approved Again After State Redoes August Vote.

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Bar Harbor Has an Idea. Taylor Ehrlich Is Helping Build It. The MDI High School graduate went before the Bar Harbor Town Council with a plan for a pollinator corridor—and has since been working with town staff to figure out where it could take root.
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Bar Harbor Has an Idea. Taylor Ehrlich Is Helping Build It.

The MDI High School graduate went before the Bar Harbor Town Council with a plan for a pollinator corridor—and has since been working with town staff to figure out where it could take root. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island High School graduate Taylor Ehrlich doesn’t just love the environment, she takes action and does something … Continue reading Bar Harbor Has an Idea. Taylor Ehrlich Is Helping Build It.

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Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help. Two sailors were rescued by nearby lobster boats in Tremont, Thursday afternoon, with local firefighters, town officials, and the Coast Guard joining the effort.
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Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.

Two sailors were rescued by nearby lobster boats in Tremont, Thursday afternoon, with local firefighters, town officials, and the Coast Guard joining the effort. Carrie Jones Aug 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TREMONT—There was another boat rescue in Tremont waters this week. A small sailboat overturned near the Algerian Shore at Heath Point, Thursday, August 27. According … Continue reading Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.

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Trenton Planning Board Holds Public Workshop on Short-Term Rentals Acadia region towns without short-term rental regulation prepare for upcoming state legislation enactment.
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Trenton Planning Board Holds Public Workshop on Short-Term Rentals

Acadia region towns without short-term rental regulation prepare for upcoming state legislation enactment. Shaun Farrar Aug 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TRENTON—Approximately 7.3% of Trenton’s current housing stock are vacation rentals, people attending a standing-room-only meeting of the town’s planning board learned, August 12. After completing its regular business, the Trenton Planning Board held a discussion regarding short-term rentals … Continue reading Trenton Planning Board Holds Public Workshop on Short-Term Rentals

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Baker Island Lighthouse Has Weathered Almost Everything. Can It Survive Time? Friends of Acadia has raised more than $400,000 to begin stabilizing the historic Baker Island tower.
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Baker Island Lighthouse Has Weathered Almost Everything. Can It Survive Time?

Friends of Acadia has raised more than $400,000 to begin stabilizing the historic Baker Island tower. Carrie Jones Aug 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT— The lighthouse on Baker Island stands at an entrance to Frenchman Bay. Since President John Quincy Adams ordered its construction, the lighthouse has stood there at that southwestern entrance for almost 200 years … Continue reading Baker Island Lighthouse Has Weathered Almost Everything. Can It Survive Time?

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12 61 Great White Shark Spotted in Frenchman Bay Near Mount Desert Island. An Ellsworth man said the shark was feeding on a seal when he spotted it Thursday.
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Great White Shark Spotted in Frenchman Bay Near Mount Desert Island.

An Ellsworth man said the shark was feeding on a seal when he spotted it Thursday. Carrie Jones Aug 14, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. FRENCHMAN BAY—An Ellsworth man spotted a great white shark in the waters between Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor, he said. John DeRaps posted on Facebook, “I’ve been on the water my whole life and I have never seen … Continue reading Great White Shark Spotted in Frenchman Bay Near Mount Desert Island.

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The Race to Save Maine’s Seagrass Meadows Eelgrass is declining along Maine’s coast. As scientists try to understand why, they’re also preparing to restore these crucial marine habitats.
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The Race to Save Maine’s Seagrass Meadows

Eelgrass is declining along Maine’s coast. As scientists try to understand why, they’re also preparing to restore these crucial marine habitats. Aug 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. By Delger Erdenesanaa of the Maine Monitor MAINE—On a sunny afternoon in early August, the hot air rippled above a sandbar in Casco Bay as a group of researchers dove into the water. … Continue reading The Race to Save Maine’s Seagrass Meadows

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12 40 Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School. The district has outlined new personal-device rules as it also works through staffing needs, building projects, and policy changes.
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Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School.

The district has outlined new personal-device rules as it also works through staffing needs, building projects, and policy changes. Carrie Jones Aug 12, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The Mount Desert Island High School sent out an email, August 11, detailing aspects of how students can use their cell phone and other personal electronic devices with … Continue reading Maine’s New School Phone Ban Is About to Take Effect. Here’s How It Will Work at MDI High School.

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After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont. State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception.
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After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception. Carrie Jones Aug 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. TREMONT—The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council (IFW) approved the Town of Tremont’s special deer hunt today despite one member hoping for written assurances from the … Continue reading After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

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