Sidewalks, Safety, and Fire Gear: Mount Desert’s Quick Decisions Build for a Safer Future

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

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Seal Harbor Pier Repair Work Approved, Comfort Station Headed to Otter Creek

Agencies request to become contracted municipal services Carrie Jones Nov 19, 2024 MOUNT DESERT—Much of the damage from the January 2024 storms to the Seal Harbor pier will be fixed soon. During its Monday night meeting, the Mount Desert Selectboard approved prep work for a new pole, the installation of the pole, the removal of the comfort station building, and repairs to the pier’s surface. … Continue reading Seal Harbor Pier Repair Work Approved, Comfort Station Headed to Otter Creek

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Acadia Outdoor Center Brings Sixth-Generation Local’s Focus on Community Front and Center

CARRIE JONES JUN 18, 2024 Share SEAL HARBOR—Thursday afternoon, Robyn Hanson sat behind a counter at Acadia Outdoor Center, pages of work splayed in front of her, inventory to the side, an employee trying to finagle a fix on a piece of machinery that had been given to her by her step-mother. Friday morning, she opened her business for the season and that frantic Thursday? … Continue reading Acadia Outdoor Center Brings Sixth-Generation Local’s Focus on Community Front and Center

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