Board also honors trail volunteer Cliff Olson, approves school climate grant, and authorizes salt purchase and new public works vehicle. Carrie Jones Jun 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT—A new assistant fire chief is officially coming to Mount Desert. Kyle Stewart is on his way from Utah and will begin working for the town, June 8. The town … Continue reading Mount Desert Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Chief’s Retirement Nears.

Carrie Jones Apr 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. MOUNT DESERT — Mount Desert voters have a chance to support town officials in multiple uncontested races, Monday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting on those candidates happens May 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town office meeting room at 21 Sea Street. The annual … Continue reading Mount Desert Election and Town Meeting Coming Up!

Apr 10, 2026 by Kathleen O’Brien/BDN MOUNT DESERT—One residential road on Mount Desert Island could hold the title as the most expensive stretch of the state. Cooksey Drive in Mount Desert’s exclusive Seal Harbor neighborhood is home to 25 properties, the assessed value of which totals more than $128 million, according to the town’s property records. “Our town just topped $3 billion in assessed value last … Continue reading The Most Expensive Street in Maine Is on Mount Desert Island.

Selectboard will hold another listening session in May. Carrie Jones Apr 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. MOUNT DESERT—Mount Desert may rethink parking rules after residents warned that crowded streets, blocked sidewalks, and limited enforcement are creating growing safety concerns. “We’re happy to police any way that the community wants us to police,” Bar Harbor and Mount … Continue reading Mount Desert Residents Urge Changes to Parking Policies.