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House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules. Rep. Golden Seeks Ten Years Before New Right Whale Rules Take Effect
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House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.

Rep. Golden Seeks Ten Years Before New Right Whale Rules Take Effect Carrie Jones Jul 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. MAINE—Additional protections for right whales—an endangered species in the North Atlantic Ocean—could be delayed for approximately a decade after Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine)’s legislation has gained support from President Donald Trump’s administration. Last week that proposed legislation … Continue reading House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.

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10 "Monsters" that Dwell in Maine’s Waterways
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10 “Monsters” that Dwell in Maine’s Waterways

Jul 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. by Aislinn Sarnacki/BDN This story was originally published in July 2018. MAINE—It was early in the season to see moss animals, Gudrun Keszocze explained as she steered the canoe to the shallows of Pushaw Stream in late June. When the water warms to a certain temperature, these strange creatures start to grow and multiply, building colonies … Continue reading 10 “Monsters” that Dwell in Maine’s Waterways

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Bar Harbor Sends Caines, Kief, and Vickers To Town Council. Approximately 46.6% of town's voters headed to the polls.
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Bar Harbor Sends Caines, Kief, and Vickers To Town Council.

Approximately 46.6% of town’s voters headed to the polls. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jun 10, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR — Maya Caines, David Kief, and Deborah Vickers are heading to the Town Council. The results were announced shortly before midnight, June 9. Bar Harbor elected three town councilors, seven warrant committee members, and two school committee members and … Continue reading Bar Harbor Sends Caines, Kief, and Vickers To Town Council.

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Lindenwood Inn is For Sale. Historic Inn in Southwest Harbor for listed at $2.25 million.
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Lindenwood Inn is For Sale.

Historic Inn in Southwest Harbor for listed at $2.25 million. Shaun Farrar and Carrie Jones Jun 09, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Just one month after the May 1 death of inn owner James King, the Lindenwood Inn at 118 Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor is for sale with a listing price of $2,225,000. King, 69, of Southwest … Continue reading Lindenwood Inn is For Sale.

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Trenton Voters Approve all of the Town's Warrant Articles Presented at Open Town Meeting Ballot Results and the Winner of the Bicycle Giveaway
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Trenton Voters Approve all of the Town’s Warrant Articles Presented at Open Town Meeting

Ballot Results and the Winner of the Bicycle Giveaway Shaun Farrar May 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TRENTON—Just over 50 voters attended the Trenton Elementary School gym on Tuesday, May 19, and they approved articles 6-59 of the town’s warrant. There was little discussion and though there were clarifying questions and a couple of comments that … Continue reading Trenton Voters Approve all of the Town’s Warrant Articles Presented at Open Town Meeting

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After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff's Department.
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After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar May 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. TRENTON—Multiple people were arrested Monday for allegedly breaking into two local businesses before crashing the vehicle they were in after a police chase in Southern Maine. On May 18, at 4:48 a.m., a burglary … Continue reading After Southern Maine Chase, Four Juveniles and One Adult Charged in Trenton Burglary

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Statewide assembly to discuss Maine education priorities, inform future policymakers USM and the Maine Education Policy Research Institute are seeking four volunteers from each county for the June event. The deadline to sign up is May 10.
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Statewide assembly to discuss Maine education priorities, inform future policymakers

USM and the Maine Education Policy Research Institute are seeking four volunteers from each county for the June event. The deadline to sign up is May 10. May 09, 2026 By Charley DiAdamo/Maine Monitor MAINE—Organizers are seeking volunteers for the first‑of‑its‑kind Maine Citizens’ Assembly on Education Priorities, a new statewide effort to gather public input on learning opportunities and the future of the state’s schools. The event, … Continue reading Statewide assembly to discuss Maine education priorities, inform future policymakers

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Tremont Has Two Ballot Questions it Wants Voters to be Knowledgeable About New public safety building and first deer hunt on MDI in almost 100 years - plus Select Board candidates.
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Tremont Has Two Ballot Questions it Wants Voters to be Knowledgeable About

New public safety building and first deer hunt on MDI in almost 100 years – plus Select Board candidates. Shaun Farrar May 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. TREMONT—Two issues have taken up a lot of time for Tremont Select Board members and volunteer committee members this past year. One is a proposed new public safety building, the … Continue reading Tremont Has Two Ballot Questions it Wants Voters to be Knowledgeable About

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Trenton Select Board Member Hopes to Get Young People Interested in Government. John Bennett will be giving a Trek bicycle to one lucky student at Trenton's Annual Town Meeting,
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Trenton Select Board Member Hopes to Get Young People Interested in Government.

John Bennett will be giving a Trek bicycle to one lucky student at Trenton’s Annual Town Meeting, Shaun Farrar Apr 16, 2026 TRENTON—Summer is coming and that means school summer break, warmer weather and the perfect time for riding bikes. At the April 14 Trenton Select Board meeting, member John Bennett announced that he would be giving away a “like new” Trek Roscoe bike to … Continue reading Trenton Select Board Member Hopes to Get Young People Interested in Government.

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Maine Law Will Require Hospitals to Give 120-Day Notice Before Shutting Birth Centers
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Maine Law Will Require Hospitals to Give 120-Day Notice Before Shutting Birth Centers

Carrie Jones Apr 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. AUGUSTA—A bill meant to protect patients and the public when birthing centers are going to close passed both Maine legislative bodies in March. Governor Janet Mills signed the bill, April 3. The bill will begin immediately due to an emergency clause added to the bill via the legislature, which made … Continue reading Maine Law Will Require Hospitals to Give 120-Day Notice Before Shutting Birth Centers

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