TREMONT—After hearing proposals from two banks, the Tremont Select Board decided that Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (BHBT) will maintain the town’s operations accounts, and First National Bank (the First) has acquired the town’s investments accounts.

Banks, Plow Trucks, and Sand Bids

Tremont Gets Down to Business Shaun Farrar Sep 19, 2024 Share TREMONT—After hearing proposals from two banks, the Tremont Select Board decided that Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (BHBT) will maintain the town’s operations accounts, and First National Bank (the First) has acquired the town’s investments accounts. On Monday, September 16, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (BHBT) and First National Bank (the First) presented their … Continue reading Banks, Plow Trucks, and Sand Bids

Rats Infest Parts of Trenton

Non-Municipal Funds Decided On, Appointments Made, Trenton Days Scheduled! CARRIE JONES JUL 02, 2024 Share TRENTON—The town of Trenton has begun looking into ways to lower its rat population. The discussion follows a late June Select Board meeting where Susan Sargent complained about what was described as a rat infestation. Sargent said she’s lived in town for 33 years. Her family has had horses, chickens, … Continue reading Rats Infest Parts of Trenton

Duo of Petitions in Southwest Harbor Urge Collaboration and Highlight Worries

Hospital Q&A, and Seawall Road public meetings scheduled CARRIE JONES JUN 04, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Many residents of Mount Desert Island are turning to petitions to try to make sure that their voices are heard. One petition deals with the closure of a local hospital clinic. The other deals with the continuing closure of the Seawall Road, which sustained major damage during the winter storms. … Continue reading Duo of Petitions in Southwest Harbor Urge Collaboration and Highlight Worries