Bar Harbor Prohibits Campfires, Longtime MDIH OB Nurse Moves to New Role as Women’s Health Nurse Navigator

Local ten year old is ready for her first art exhibit and a lot more news briefs. Carrie Jones Aug 22, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Links Pub. A QUICK NOTE FROM US: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. You may have to click through to … Continue reading Bar Harbor Prohibits Campfires, Longtime MDIH OB Nurse Moves to New Role as Women’s Health Nurse Navigator

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“He Went to Them”

Island Icon, Global Heart: Lou Ingrisano wasn’t just a person, he was a force Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2025 BAR HARBOR—Dr. Lou, Big Daddy Lou (BDL), LuLu, also known as Lou Ingrisano didn’t want an obituary, his wife, Cyndi said. That’s not what this is. An obituary is facts and figures strung together to list accomplishments. Dr. Lou? He had too many accomplishments to list. … Continue reading “He Went to Them”

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Letters From Our Readers

Nineteen MDI Hospital employees Jun 22, 2025 Share LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story; for details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. The beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints or official policies … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers

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Mount Desert Does Not Send Committee’s Letter to MDI Hospital

Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Ironbound Restaurant – Inn – Gatherings. MOUNT DESERT—The Mount Desert selectboard reviewed a proposed letter from the town’s economic development committee to the Mount Desert Island Hospital administration and board chair, but did not take action on the letter. The letter comes after the hospital announced a July closure of its maternity services. The … Continue reading Mount Desert Does Not Send Committee’s Letter to MDI Hospital

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MDI Hospital explains its decision to close maternity unit

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Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

Carrie Jones Apr 04, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—It was standing room only in person at Jesup Memorial Library as MDI Hospital CEO Christina Maguire and Board Chair Martha Wagner addressed the hospital’s decision to close its maternity ward, July 1. Others attended via Zoom. “We are immensely appreciative of the fact that you’ve taken part of your afternoon,” Wagner told the more than 150 people gathered … Continue reading Mount Desert Island Hospital Hosts Forum

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Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

Duo of key meetings scheduled for Sunday and Thursday Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—When the Mount Desert Island Hospital announced its planned July closure of its birthing services, this Thursday, the community was stunned. Emily Wright, RN, and primary obstetric nurse for the hospital was stunned, too. “The decision was made without the input of the community and without the input of … Continue reading Local Nurse Speaks Out as Hospital Plans Maternity Unit Closure

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Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs

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Briefs: Acadia Goes Cashless, Sweet Fern Hosts Rep. Friedmann, Hospital Closing Maternity Wing

Chess, real estate, and many more press releases from this week. Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Andy’s Home Improvement Inc. A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that we don’t write, … Continue reading Briefs: Acadia Goes Cashless, Sweet Fern Hosts Rep. Friedmann, Hospital Closing Maternity Wing

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Maternity Services Dwindle: Nine Maine Hospitals Close or Announce Closures in Ten Years

Feb 27, 2025 Share By Emily Hedegard and Kate Cough of the Maine Monitor MAINE—When Nikki Mahar, who recently moved to Eastport from California, woke up in the middle of the night with stomach pains at 14 weeks pregnant, she and her husband rushed to the closest emergency room, in Calais. Seven weeks earlier, after another visit to the emergency room for unexpected bleeding, the couple had learned Mahar … Continue reading Maternity Services Dwindle: Nine Maine Hospitals Close or Announce Closures in Ten Years

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Hospital Expansion Moves to Public Hearing

Lobster Storage Plan in Town Hill a Go. Carrie Jones Jan 30, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Planning Board on Tuesday moved forward Mount Desert Island Hospital’s plan to expand and renovate. A public hearing on the project will occur March 5. “She’s got good bones. She’s got great bones,” Hospital … Continue reading Hospital Expansion Moves to Public Hearing

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Can You Move It? Then, You Can Likely Have It

Despite High Hopes, Historic Caretaker’s Cottage on Hospital Campus Risks Destruction Carrie Jones Jan 10, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. BAR HARBOR—A historic caretaker’s cottage that was once a part of an oceanfront estate is in danger of being torn down despite MDI Hospital CEO Christina Maguire’s hopes to find someone who will take it and move it. Design Review … Continue reading Can You Move It? Then, You Can Likely Have It

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