Chevy Takes Down a Stop Sign Right Outside Bar Harbor's Public Safety Building. Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff's Department.

Chevy Takes Down a Stop Sign Right Outside Bar Harbor’s Public Safety Building.

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Apr 21, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—On Monday, April 13, Ernest Capen, 89, of Bar Harbor, was driving a 2019 Chevy SUV and had parked in the handicapped parking space in front of the Bar … Continue reading Chevy Takes Down a Stop Sign Right Outside Bar Harbor’s Public Safety Building.

Pemetic School One of Many Schools Who Received Hoax Bomb Threat and also Town Hill Structure Fire Friday Likely Caused by Candle Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff's Department.

Pemetic School One of Many Schools Who Received Hoax Bomb Threat and also Town Hill Structure Fire Friday Likely Caused by Candle

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Oct 21, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Thursday, October 16, 2025, former Pemetic School Principal Christine Gray’s email received a threatening email. According to School Superintendent Micheal Zboray, the email said that explosives had been planted in … Continue reading Pemetic School One of Many Schools Who Received Hoax Bomb Threat and also Town Hill Structure Fire Friday Likely Caused by Candle

Following Complaint, Police Determine "I Scream!" Truck Did Not Violate Town Ordinance All local and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases

Following Complaint, Police Determine “I Scream!” Truck Did Not Violate Town Ordinance

All local and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Sep 09, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—On September 6, PETA’s “I Scream!” truck visited Bar Harbor and parked on Main Street in front of Jordan Pond Ice Cream & Fudge. PETA representatives in the truck were giving away free vegan ice cream as part … Continue reading Following Complaint, Police Determine “I Scream!” Truck Did Not Violate Town Ordinance

Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Acadia National Park Searching For Crash Victim From August 18 Crash

All local (except Bar Harbor and Mount Desert) and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Aug 19, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—A single-vehicle accident in Acadia National Park this week has led to a continued search for the vehicle’s driver. According to Acadia National Park Management Assistant John Kelly, “At 7:47 p.m., on August 18, … Continue reading Acadia National Park Searching For Crash Victim From August 18 Crash

Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs

Tremont Resident Arrested After Crashing and Fleeing the Scene

Drones Over Blue Hill Bay Shaun Farrar Dec 17, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Side Street Cafe’s New Year’s Eve Party. BAR HARBOR and MOUNT DESERT—On December 11, at approximately 5:17 p.m., the Bar Harbor Police Department received a motor vehicle complaint regarding a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on the Indian Point Road. All of the officers were … Continue reading Tremont Resident Arrested After Crashing and Fleeing the Scene

Mount Desert Man Arrested for Burglary and Criminal Mischief

Two Crashes Send Two to Hospital

Police logs Shaun Farrar Nov 04, 2024 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—On Thursday, October 31, according to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department’s public press release, Phillip Widener, 67, of Manchester, Maine, was operating a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle and was stopped in traffic on Route 3 in Bar Harbor. Robert Fernandez, 27, of … Continue reading Two Crashes Send Two to Hospital