BRIEFS: WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET TOMORROW!

Big Land Use Public Hearing at Council Meeting Tuesday BAR HARBOR—The YWCA of MDI hosts another winter farmers’ and crafters’ market tomorrow, Sunday, February 18. There will be another March 17 and one April 21.The market promotes local food choices and sources and helps both crafters and farmers continue throughout the winter. Visit the YWCA of Mount Desert Island to discover your favorites from local … Continue reading BRIEFS: WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET TOMORROW!

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“Acadia Has a Thousand Fathers, But Otter Creek Is an Orphan.”

Encircled by the Park, Cut Off From the Waterfront, Otter Creek is Looking For A Few More Feet CARRIE JONES FEB 13, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Three-thousand square feet is basically a piece of land that’s 55 feet by 55 feet. It’s .052 of a football field, including the end zone. It’s .63 of an NBA basketball court. It’s also the size of a piece of … Continue reading “Acadia Has a Thousand Fathers, But Otter Creek Is an Orphan.”

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Individual Town Planning Will Be Approach for Sanctuary Communities

League of Town Discusses Storms’ Damages CARRIE JONES JAN 25, 2024 Share ELLSWORTH—After talking to his police chief and a few others, Mount Desert Town Manager Durlin Lunt is backing away from a proposal for a regional effort to deal with sanctuary community status, but is still working toward preparing for immigrants coming to his community and needing housing. At the League of Towns meeting … Continue reading Individual Town Planning Will Be Approach for Sanctuary Communities

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Second Storm Batters MDI

The Tay comes back, but may not stay, floods and high winds damage property CARRIE JONES AND SHAUN FARRAR JAN 14, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island survived its second major storm this week that damaged multiple homes, businesses, and structures. The Saturday storm brought icy road conditions across Mount Desert Island and Hancock County. Propane tanks vented, beaches and roads closed. Waves … Continue reading Second Storm Batters MDI

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Local Man Seriously Injured in Crash While Riding Motorcycle

Man summonsed numerous times after allegedly hitting another vehicle and fleeing SHAUN FARRAR DEC 26, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—On December 22, Josiah Estabrook, 28, of Bar Harbor was riding a Honda CRF300 motorcycle north on Route 3 at the intersection with Salt Water Lane in Bar Harbor. Estabrook allegedly crossed into the opposing lane and struck a 2020 Toyota Prius that was being operated by … Continue reading Local Man Seriously Injured in Crash While Riding Motorcycle

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