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14 99+ Why Mount Desert Is Rethinking Its Town Garage Dumpsters. The dumpsters provide an important service for residents who miss pickup or cannot get a truck to their homes, but the town says the current arrangement creates safety and liability concerns.
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Why Mount Desert Is Rethinking Its Town Garage Dumpsters.

The dumpsters provide an important service for residents who miss pickup or cannot get a truck to their homes, but the town says the current arrangement creates safety and liability concerns. Carrie Jones just now The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—The dumpster dilemma in Northeast Harbor continued to create discussion at its Selectboard meeting this week. The concern … Continue reading Why Mount Desert Is Rethinking Its Town Garage Dumpsters.

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Mount Desert Wants a More Secure Town Hall Without Losing Its Community Feel. After three worrisome incidents, town officials are looking at new security measures alongside improvements to the aging building, while preserving residents' access to their local government.
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Mount Desert Wants a More Secure Town Hall Without Losing Its Community Feel.

After three worrisome incidents, town officials are looking at new security measures alongside improvements to the aging building, while preserving residents’ access to their local government. Carrie Jones Sep 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. MOUNT DESERT—Historically, open access to town officials has been a core tenet of local Maine government. Residents discuss and workshop with town staff … Continue reading Mount Desert Wants a More Secure Town Hall Without Losing Its Community Feel.

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Black Bears Are Showing Up Around MDI. Wildlife Officials Say Secure Your Trash.
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Black Bears Are Showing Up Around MDI. Wildlife Officials Say Secure Your Trash.

Carrie Jones Sep 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. MOUNT DESERT—A woman pulling into her driveway near Beech Hill Cross Road this week found an unexpected visitor waiting nearby: a black bear, accompanied by two cubs. The bears had also discovered something else nearby — outdoor garbage cans. Other residents along Ripples Pond Road reported that their … Continue reading Black Bears Are Showing Up Around MDI. Wildlife Officials Say Secure Your Trash.

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The Meeting Was 17 Minutes. The To-Do List Is Much Longer. Mount Desert officials are heading into a fall of discussions about school consolidation, housing, short-term rentals, parking, the comprehensive plan, and major infrastructure projects.
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The Meeting Was 17 Minutes. The To-Do List Is Much Longer.

Mount Desert officials are heading into a fall of discussions about school consolidation, housing, short-term rentals, parking, the comprehensive plan, and major infrastructure projects. Carrie Jones Sep 10, 2026 Brian Henkel, public works director. file photo. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—The town’s Selectboard meeting, September 8 was a quick one, clocking in at under 17 minutes, but … Continue reading The Meeting Was 17 Minutes. The To-Do List Is Much Longer.

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Dry Wells, Low Streams, and Stressed Gardens: Maine Officials Want Your Help Tracking the Drought. After an exceptionally dry July, residents are seeing the effects in streams, gardens, and wells while forecasters warn that even a rainy weekend likely won’t end the drought.
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Dry Wells, Low Streams, and Stressed Gardens: Maine Officials Want Your Help Tracking the Drought.

After an exceptionally dry July, residents are seeing the effects in streams, gardens, and wells while forecasters warn that even a rainy weekend likely won’t end the drought. Carrie Jones Aug 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The U.S. Drought Monitor is looking for citizen reports of drought indicators. That might be water … Continue reading Dry Wells, Low Streams, and Stressed Gardens: Maine Officials Want Your Help Tracking the Drought.

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Fences, Piers, Poles, Procedures, and Parking Lots: A Planning Board Roundup
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Fences, Piers, Poles, Procedures, and Parking Lots: A Planning Board Roundup

Carrie Jones Aug 20, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Throughout August, planning boards and design review boards have been working at their various towns on projects that vary from fences to signage to potential land use (or LUZO) ordinance changes. Because it’s been a busy summer for news, we’ve compiled a bit of a round-up here. BAR HARBOR DESIGN … Continue reading Fences, Piers, Poles, Procedures, and Parking Lots: A Planning Board Roundup

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Bar Harbor Hires Officer For Mount Desert as Full Merger Discussion Continues; Mount Desert Short-Term Rental Rules Will Likely Be Revisited.
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Bar Harbor Hires Officer For Mount Desert as Full Merger Discussion Continues; Mount Desert Short-Term Rental Rules Will Likely Be Revisited.

The Selectboard also addressed a $121,000 funding shortfall for the Jordan Pond Road sewer project, concerns about trash at the town garage. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. MOUNT DESERT—The town’s Selectboard spoke to beginning work on potential short-term rental registration or regulation and of the future of a full police department merger with Bar Harbor. During the Monday meeting, Selectboard … Continue reading Bar Harbor Hires Officer For Mount Desert as Full Merger Discussion Continues; Mount Desert Short-Term Rental Rules Will Likely Be Revisited.

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To Protect a Historic Bridge, Mount Desert Will Drill Beneath It. The nearly $2 million Jordan Pond Road project will use directional boring to protect a 1931 Acadia National Park bridge.
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To Protect a Historic Bridge, Mount Desert Will Drill Beneath It.

The nearly $2 million Jordan Pond Road project will use directional boring to protect a 1931 Acadia National Park bridge. Carrie Jones Aug 07, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT—After an executive session, August 3, the Mount Desert Selectboard had a quick meeting that moved forward multiple town projects and moved a school reorganization question onto its … Continue reading To Protect a Historic Bridge, Mount Desert Will Drill Beneath It.

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12 30 Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan. Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process.
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Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

Mount Desert Selectboard Hopes For More Answers About Its Role in Process. Carrie Jones Aug 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—This Monday, a split school committee voted in favor of recommending the school reorganization plan to the Bar Harbor voters while that same night, the Mount Desert Selectboard and its town officials hope to find more clarity … Continue reading Split Bar Harbor School Committee Votes to Recommend School Reorganization Plan.

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Mount Desert's Dumpster Dilemma Mount Desert officials balance convenience, cost, and safety as they consider changes to public trash disposal. Board also approves new police officer hire from Cherryfield.
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Mount Desert’s Dumpster Dilemma

Mount Desert officials balance convenience, cost, and safety as they consider changes to public trash disposal. Board also approves new police officer hire from Cherryfield. Carrie Jones Jul 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. MOUNT DESERT—A plan to potentially move the dumpsters from the town’s garage has not yet been finalized and more community outreach about the plan … Continue reading Mount Desert’s Dumpster Dilemma

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