The Federal Shutdown Is Over But Its Impact on Acadia Could Linger

Nov 15, 2025 By Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—The federal shutdown may be over, but its impact on Acadia National Park likely will be felt for a while, according to the head of a nonprofit group. The park’s year-round staff of roughly 90 people returned to work Thursday, after Congress reached an agreement to end the 43-day federal shutdown Wednesday evening, according to Eric Stiles, … Continue reading The Federal Shutdown Is Over But Its Impact on Acadia Could Linger

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Potential Government Shut-Down Worries Some Future Mount Desert Island Vacationers

Others remain hopeful Carrie Jones Sep 25, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Shops. BAR HARBOR—The email came in quietly to one short-term rental owner. “It seems the likelihood that the government will shut down Oct 1, is very high. This of course means that the National Parks are closed, and the main attraction for us to visit Bar Harbor is Acadia. … Continue reading Potential Government Shut-Down Worries Some Future Mount Desert Island Vacationers

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Government Shutdown Will Close America’s National Parks, Impede Visitor Access

CARRIE JONES SEP 29, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR AND WASHINGTON, DC—Just minutes ago, Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s legislation meant to avert a government shutdown failed to pass the U.S. House of Representatives, making a government shutdown seem like a done deal. Federal agencies have been asked to prepare. During a shutdown only “essential” federal workers must work without pay. Others are furloughed. How long a shutdown … Continue reading Government Shutdown Will Close America’s National Parks, Impede Visitor Access

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