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Local Man and Park Ranger Both Suffer Minor Injuries During Arrest

Otter Creek Roll-Over Results in Minor Injuries Shaun Farrar Sep 25, 2024 Share ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—A park ranger and local man both suffered minor injuries during the man’s arrest last week. The man was arrested in Acadia National Park last week after allegedly blocking a park road with his truck. According to Acadia National Park Public Affairs Officer Amanda Pollock, on September 14, Acadia National … Continue reading Local Man and Park Ranger Both Suffer Minor Injuries During Arrest

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Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Hit and Run With Bicyclist

Man Critically Injured in Acadia National Park Bicycle Accident Shaun Farrar Sep 10, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana and the Parrilla. TRENTON—According to a State of Maine Crash Report released by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department on September 8, on September 6, Jason C. Norwood, 29, of Bar Harbor, was driving a 2020 Toyota northbound on the Bar Harbor Road … Continue reading Bar Harbor Man Arrested For Hit and Run With Bicyclist

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Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

JUL 02, 2024 Share by Marie Weidmayer/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—A man is facing federal criminal charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing down a 35-foot cliff last week in Acadia National Park. Eric Amos Jipson III of Lincoln was arraigned Friday on one count of operating under the influence of alcohol and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol in U.S. District … Continue reading Maine man charged with driving drunk off 35-foot cliff in Acadia National Park

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THINGS TO DO ON MDI

Events this week and in the near future. JUN 24, 2024 Share It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let me know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories from the past week. Click on the archive section and you’ll see them in chronological … Continue reading THINGS TO DO ON MDI

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Narcan, Turtles, Street Sleeping, and a Car on Fire

Police Logs SHAUN FARRAR JUN 11, 2024 Share NARCAN CLASSES OFFERED! MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Are you interested in taking a Narcan class, Stop the Bleed class, or both? Please complete the Bar Harbor Fire Department’s interest survey. Classes will be held on MDI and there is no charge for these classes. Being educated in either of these areas could allow you to make a significant difference in … Continue reading Narcan, Turtles, Street Sleeping, and a Car on Fire

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BRIEFS: Seawall Road Meeting Location Changed

Acadia Wildlife Center Open House Set! Acadia Senior College Annual Meeting! Carolyn Gage Lecture TONIGHT! Pride Events, Real Estate and More! CARRIE JONES JUN 06, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The following are briefs and press releases that we want to make sure you get, but have put together so that you aren’t receiving more than three emails from us a day. SEAWALL MEETING LOCATION CHANGE! … Continue reading BRIEFS: Seawall Road Meeting Location Changed

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Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

State and federal agencies are debating how to fix a stretch of Seawall Road — or whether to abandon it altogether. by Jacqueline Weaver of the Maine Monitor APR 14, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The fate of a flood-prone stretch of road on Mount Desert Island is up in the air as state and federal agencies debate whether to repair a road that washed out repeatedly … Continue reading Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

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Acadia National Park announces $950,000 for ecosystem restoration and climate restoration projects

CARRIE JONES APR 10, 2024 Share The following is a press release from Acadia National Park. We have an earlier story about Acadia and storm and climate issues here. And apologies for the three-news story day. BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park will receive $950,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to create a model for addressing climate change vulnerabilities of coastal archeological sites, collections, landscapes and … Continue reading Acadia National Park announces $950,000 for ecosystem restoration and climate restoration projects

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BRIEFS: CARRIAGE ROADS CLOSED, NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FOR BAR HARBOR COUNCIL, SCHOOL BOARDS AND WARRANT COMMITTEE

Library has two upcoming events! SHAUN FARRAR MAR 8, 2024 Share Carriage Roads in Acadia National Park close for spring thaw BAR HARBOR—Starting Friday, March 8, the National Park Service (NPS) is temporarily closing the carriage roads in Acadia National Park to prevent damage to them during the spring thaw. Carriage roads will be closed to all users until further notice. Warming weather and wet … Continue reading BRIEFS: CARRIAGE ROADS CLOSED, NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FOR BAR HARBOR COUNCIL, SCHOOL BOARDS AND WARRANT COMMITTEE

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If They Build It, Will They Park?

Acadia National Park Visitor Center on Route 3 Rises CARRIE JONES FEB 20, 2024 Share TRENTON—A $27.7 million regional transportation hub and visitor information center for all of Maine is framed up and getting closer to reality after decades of planning and funding. The Acadia Gateway Center on Route 3’s west side is well into its second phase and meant to be completed in 2025. … Continue reading If They Build It, Will They Park?

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