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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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At Annual Gala, Hancock County SPCA Celebrates Rescues—and the People Behind Them. From Nutter Butter to Miss Priss: Shelter Stars Steal the Show.
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At Annual Gala, Hancock County SPCA Celebrates Rescues—and the People Behind Them.

From Nutter Butter to Miss Priss: Shelter Stars Steal the Show. Carrie Jones Jul 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR— On the screen at the far end of the Bar Harbor Club, Rowdy (now Rudy) stared from where he sat pretty on a wooden floor. Next up on the screen Horizon glowed, adopted in March, and … Continue reading At Annual Gala, Hancock County SPCA Celebrates Rescues—and the People Behind Them.

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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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