Amy Manring. Lawrence A. Goldfarb. Daniel Powell Poteet II. Robert Gerald Hersey- “Buddy/Bud.” Dale Roger Fugel. David Earle Keep. Lois I. (Myrick) Crowley. Carrie Jones Feb 22, 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 … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
(So, basically all the inside parts of the paper that reporters don’t write themselves, but you should read it.) Carrie Jones Feb 07, 2026 Each week we compile briefs and put them initially only on the website (Substack) and then send them all on Friday or sometimes Saturday if things are chaotic. We do that so that: If you click through to a release that … Continue reading It’s All the Briefs and Press Releases.
Feb 03, 2026 by Sabrina Martin/BDN NORTHEAST HARBOR—A foreclosure auction has been scheduled for a Kennebunkport camping resort owned by a Maine hotelier who also owns resort properties on Mount Desert Island. Sandy Pines Campground, a 47-acre, 268-site “glamping” resort located at 277 Mills Road in Kennebunkport, will be auctioned off March 5, according to a description of the property on Keenan Auction Company’s website. Tim Harrington, the … Continue reading Maine Hotelier Faces Glampground Foreclosure and More Liens
Planning board approves on Hall Quarry Road Carrie Jones Dec 20, 2025 MOUNT DESERT—Facing approximately $775,000 in annual debt payments tied to school renovations and municipal borrowing, Mount Desert officials are weighing whether now might be the moment to tap a long-set-aside reserve fund. It’s an effort the town manager says that could soften future tax increases even as rising costs ripple through budgets across … Continue reading Mount Desert Will Likely Weigh Using Debt Service Reserve to Cushion Tax Impact of School and Municipal Bonds
Carrie Jones Nov 17, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. NORTHEAST HARBOR—Long before Santa’s boots hit Main Street, families in Northeast Harbor know the holiday season has officially begun the moment the Maine Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam rounds the bend into the harbor, Santa and Mrs. Claus waving from the bow. That beloved moment is just one of many highlights returning Saturday, December 6, … Continue reading In Northeast Harbor, Santa’s Arrival by Sea Will Once Again Mark the Start of a Cherished Holiday Tradition
Oct 28, 2025 By Bill Trotter/BDN MOUNT DESERT—The 13 liens filed against a Mount Desert Island hotel over a recent $28 million renovation of the property are not the first time the hotel’s owner has been accused of stiffing contractors on their bills. Tim Harrington, who bought the 124-year old Asticou Hotel in 2023, also had previous contractor liens filed against other projects he has pursued … Continue reading Hotelier Has a History of Forcing Contractors on MDI to File Liens
Oct 23, 2025 By Bill Trotter/BDN NORTHEAST HARBOR—The owner of the Asticou Hotel on Mount Desert Island, who last year extensively renovated the historic oceanfront property, has been accused of stiffing contractors out of $14 million in materials and services. Eleven contractors from seven different counties in Maine have filed 13 liens against Asticou Hospitality LLC, the company created by Kennebunk hotelier Tim Harrington when … Continue reading Contractors File $14M in Liens Against Owner of Renovated MDI Hotel
Carrie Jones Oct 21, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. MOUNT DESERT—In less than 15 minutes, October 20, the Mount Desert Selectboard moved to take care of the infrastructure in its town. Their decisions also included approving a liquor license and purchasing furniture for the fire station. The board members okayed work on a South Shore Road sidewalk … Continue reading Sidewalks, Safety, and Fire Gear: Mount Desert’s Quick Decisions Build for a Safer Future
Beginning today! Carrie Jones Oct 15, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Halloween events begin today, and we’re going to update this as a separate article for those of you who are focused on the fights and delights going on around Mount Desert Island. We’ll be updating this pretty constantly as we learn of more events. … Continue reading Frightfully Fun Halloween Events in Store for MDI!
The Holmes Store Is Thriving—And for Sale. Carrie Jones Aug 21, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Ironbound Restaurant – Inn – Gatherings. NORTHEAST HARBOR—One of downtown Northeast Harbor’s fixtures, The Holmes Store, is for sale. The store has been in Northeast Harbor proper for more than a century with Peggy Richardson as its latest owner and custodian. Here’s the thing: the business … Continue reading Carrying the Torch: The Holmes Store, a Century-Old Fixture, Awaits Its Next Keeper.
