The Land Was Preserved. The Way of Life? Some Say Not Quite So Much.

Otter Creek’s history with Acadia National Park is at least partially a story of disappearing fish houses, changing access, and a community still trying to hold onto its waterfront. Carrie Jones The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. OTTER CREEK—Back in June, some of the people of Otter Creek scrambled down to the water and cleaned a shingled fish house, precariously perched, and the … Continue reading The Land Was Preserved. The Way of Life? Some Say Not Quite So Much.

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Sharing the Roads to (and in) Acadia.

E-bikes have made the park more accessible to some riders. Others say that the bikes’ growing presence has changed some people’s experience of the carriage roads. Carrie Jones 1 minute ago The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Some Bar Harbor residents have been worried over cyclists both in Acadia National Park and outside of it. Etiquette and speed on the … Continue reading Sharing the Roads to (and in) Acadia.

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People We’ve Lost

Mary E. (Graves) Gilley. Walter Francis Cousins. Carrie Jones just now “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered as widely as possible and not behind paywalls or at a cost of $500 for people mourning. … Continue reading People We’ve Lost

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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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As the MDI Community Grieves the Loss of Three of Its Members, People Are Also Looking For Ways to Help.

The deaths of Sharon Bukulmez and her two grandchildren have brought an outpouring of support for the family, along with renewed questions about safety at the Roque Bluffs boat ramp. Carrie Jones Sep 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Witham Family Hotels. ROQUE BLUFFS—A Mount Desert Island community member and her two grandchildren died after their vehicle went into Pond Cove this … Continue reading As the MDI Community Grieves the Loss of Three of Its Members, People Are Also Looking For Ways to Help.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones Sep 21, 2026 THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones Sep 14, 2026 THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

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She Isn’t There to Fix You. She’s There to Help You Find Your Way In.

Carla Tanguay has spent 25 years helping people find expression, connection and confidence through music. Her new Music Therapy Access Fund aims to make that possibility available to more people. Carrie Jones Sep 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Carla Tanguay is the sort of therapist that a patient sits … Continue reading She Isn’t There to Fix You. She’s There to Help You Find Your Way In.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

And some ongoing events. Carrie Jones Jul 20, 2026 THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see them … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.

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Acadia Announces Park Loop Road Construction and Upcoming Detour. Carriage Roads Still Closed For Spring Thaw.

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Updated: Three Women With Mount Desert Island Ties Die in Separate Water Incidents.

Authorities say the deaths of Deborah Wedge, Nancy Evelyn Andrews, and Rachel Caitlin Crisp under investigation. Carrie Jones Jul 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. HANCOCK COUNTY—Three women with associations with Mount Desert Island have died in bodies of water in the last ten days. All three deaths are considered to be related to drownings and/or medical … Continue reading Updated: Three Women With Mount Desert Island Ties Die in Separate Water Incidents.

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