Sandra Kaye “Sandy” Wilcox. Hazel “Penny” Keene L’Heureux. Joanna Lynn (Carter) Kohler. Joseph B. Mackay. Corace E. Bunker. Carrie Jones Jun 07, 2026 Note: “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered as widely as possible and … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
You Could Get Up to $20K to Protect it. Jun 06, 2026 by Susan Bard/BDN MAINE—Many Maine hunters and outdoor enthusiasts own wooded property. A new state program could help them improve wildlife habitat, increase forest diversity and make their woods more resilient to pests, disease, and severe weather. The Maine Forest Service is seeking applications for its new WoodsWISE Resilience Program, a $9 million initiative that … Continue reading Do You Own 10 Forested Acres in Maine?
Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. ELLSWORTH—A Hancock County grand jury indicted a Maine man on a charge of attempted murder, June 4. The charge stems from a high-speed chase down Route 3 in Bar Harbor through Hulls Cove before Riley McClure, 23, hit a responding officer’s cruiser with his vehicle, a black … Continue reading Man Who Crashed into Bar Harbor Police Cruiser Indicted on Charge of Attempted Murder.
vvv Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—A meeting between Bar Harbor School Board Chair Marie Yarborough and Town Manager James Smith has both reinforced town process and eased some concerns about students’ safety getting to and from school. This past year, the school committee had formalized the Town of Bar Harbor and Conners Emerson … Continue reading School, Town Leaders Coordinate on Student Safety Priorities
An aspiring young designer, a Maine lobster fishing game, and a playtest that became a community moment Carrie Jones Jun 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR — An article in Working Waterfront inspired 12-year-old Lily Sanders that she had to play Corker, the game featured in the article. Working Waterfront is a commercial fishing publication. And the … Continue reading A 12-Year-Old Game Designer Walked Into a Coffee Shop in Bar Harbor
Residents got their first look at the expanded Jesup Memorial Library during a soft opening that celebrated accessibility, preservation, new spaces, and more than a century of community support. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The doors swung open without much fanfare on June 3, and people came in the way they often … Continue reading The Next Chapter of the Jesup Begins.
Four families told the School Committee they worry science instruction becomes limited after fifth grade and encourage expanded opportunities for middle school students. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—How the Conners Emerson School brings STEAM and science learning to its students after fifth grade is a concern for some Bar Harbor parents, School Committee … Continue reading Despite Strong Rankings, Some Bar Harbor Parents Raise Concerns About School’s Science Education
As the school year ends, organizers of Bar Harbor’s Bike Bus hope to reach a milestone that reflects something larger than cycling. Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Jeremy Dougherty has a goal. Okay, this Bar Harbor dad has a couple of goals and they’re pretty connected. The first goal is about the Bar … Continue reading A Weekly Ride Through Town Is Bringing Bar Harbor Together.
Town officials say compliance with state requirements will be complex as discussions begin over density, housing opportunities, and short-term rentals. Shaun Farrar Jun 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. TREMONT — From housing policy and short-term rentals to failing culverts and parking regulations, Tremont officials spent the past two Select Board meetings tackling a range of … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Reorganizes, Discusses Land Use Changes and Reviews Local Roads.
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.
