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Are We Heading For A Substantial Drought? Many Residents Concerned, but It's Too Early to Tell
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Are We Heading For A Substantial Drought?

Many Residents Concerned, but It’s Too Early to Tell Shaun Farrar Nov 22, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Rain was drifting down on Friday, but plenty of Mount Desert Island residents have been talking and wondering about the low water levels that they are seeing on the island. According to WGME meteorologist Emily Santom, “About 70% of Maine is currently seeing drought conditions. Maine saw its first signs … Continue reading Are We Heading For A Substantial Drought?

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For 143 Years the VIA Has Taken Care of Bar Harbor Spaces Shore Path Reconstruction Might Be Completed This Spring, Glen Mary Pool Replacement Proves Costly
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For 143 Years the VIA Has Taken Care of Bar Harbor Spaces

Shore Path Reconstruction Might Be Completed This Spring, Glen Mary Pool Replacement Proves Costly Shaun Farrar Nov 12, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Glen Mary pool and woods. The Shore Path. Bar Harbor Village Green. All these properties that the public uses and enjoys depend on a small group of Bar Harbor volunteers. On Tuesday, November 5, many of those volunteers gathered at the Bar Harbor Village … Continue reading For 143 Years the VIA Has Taken Care of Bar Harbor Spaces

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Milagro Coffee & Espresso Opens Year Round Under New Owner, Paradis Concedes in Commissioner’s Race, Park Has Busiest October

Hundreds of Volunteers Turn Out for 34th Annual Take Pride in Acadia Day and more briefs and press releases Carrie Jones Nov 08, 2024 Share Each week, we compile press releases and briefs that have been sent in to us and send it to you as one story. This is this week’s compilation! Jacquith Porter Is the New Owner of Milagro Coffee & Espresso SOUTHWEST … Continue reading Milagro Coffee & Espresso Opens Year Round Under New Owner, Paradis Concedes in Commissioner’s Race, Park Has Busiest October

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Some Conners Emerson Students Take Tree Matters Into Their Own Hands
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Some Conners Emerson Students Take Tree Matters Into Their Own Hands

Carrie Jones Oct 18, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Side Street Cafe. BAR HARBOR—As trees come down at the Conners-Emerson School for construction this week, some students are preparing to plant a few more at the town’s ball park. “The timing of our trees coming down at school as we are planning to plant trees is serendipitous!” said Conners-Emerson teacher Elizabeth … Continue reading Some Conners Emerson Students Take Tree Matters Into Their Own Hands

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Three Local Companies Offer Services to Reopen Seawall Road

MaineDOT Decision Expected Next Week CARRIE JONES JUL 10, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Three local construction companies might get the go-ahead for temporary fixes to the storm-destroyed Seawall Road, but there are a few issues to sort through first. The road, which is a state road that runs through Southwest Harbor, to national park land was destroyed in a series of winter storms and is not … Continue reading Three Local Companies Offer Services to Reopen Seawall Road

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For Thirty Years, They’ve Saved Lives And They Need Your Help To Keep Doing It

Acadia Wildlife Center Celebrates Its Birthday CARRIE JONES JUL 09, 2024 Share TOWN HILL—“This is an awesome place,” Cal Bryer, a young man in a green t-shirt told Katie Baron, education director at Acadia Wildlife Center on Saturday during the center’s open house celebration. The two stood right by the building that houses a fox on one side and a porcupine on the other. More … Continue reading For Thirty Years, They’ve Saved Lives And They Need Your Help To Keep Doing It

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‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

Howie Motenko resonates in black and white CARRIE JONES JUL 07, 2024 MOUNT DESERT—Light and community, the connection between objects—stationary and mobile—have always been hallmarks of Howie Motenko’s photography. His latest exhibit is a celebration and homage to what makes balance, what creates harmony, and how moments and elements of those moments are connected. Light—what it illuminates, what it doesn’t—is intrinsic to Montenko’s work. It’s … Continue reading ‘Acadia Impression’ is a Viewer’s Dream of Moments and Connection

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Green Water in Somes Sound?

Here’s the likely reason. Plus, ANP Advisory for Bacteria in Sand Beach Lagoon CARRIE JONES JUN 27, 2024 Share SOMESVILLE—The recently greenish waters of Somes Sound have inspired a lot of questions and an occasional joke amongst visitors and residents on Mount Desert Island. And no, someone did not try to make a giant tequila sunrise. It’s also not dye either. According to Kevin Lachapelle, … Continue reading Green Water in Somes Sound?

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Seawall Road Likely Not Opening This Summer

New DOT project in Bass Harbor adding to road woes CARRIE JONES JUN 25, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT—Unless Maine Department of Transportation plans change, the Seawall Road will not be open this summer. The Seawall Road links Southwest Harbor to the Bass Harbor Head lighthouse, popular trails (Wonderland and Ship Harbor), and Acadia National Park’s Seawall campground and picnic area. To get to … Continue reading Seawall Road Likely Not Opening This Summer

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