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DOT WILL FIX BROKEN SEAWALL ROAD IN SPRING

CARRIE JONES JUL 15, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The MaineDOT has decided to repair the broken Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor. The repairs are estimated to be between $900,000 to $1 million dollars. In a July 15 letter to Southwest Harbor Town Manager Marilyn Lowell, MaineDOT Deputy Commissioner Dale Doughty wrote, “We have heard your comments, concerns, and recommendations for how to move forward. We have … Continue reading DOT WILL FIX BROKEN SEAWALL ROAD IN SPRING

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Three Local Companies Offer Services to Reopen Seawall Road

MaineDOT Decision Expected Next Week CARRIE JONES JUL 10, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Three local construction companies might get the go-ahead for temporary fixes to the storm-destroyed Seawall Road, but there are a few issues to sort through first. The road, which is a state road that runs through Southwest Harbor, to national park land was destroyed in a series of winter storms and is not … Continue reading Three Local Companies Offer Services to Reopen Seawall Road

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Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

State and federal agencies are debating how to fix a stretch of Seawall Road — or whether to abandon it altogether. by Jacqueline Weaver of the Maine Monitor APR 14, 2024 Share SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The fate of a flood-prone stretch of road on Mount Desert Island is up in the air as state and federal agencies debate whether to repair a road that washed out repeatedly … Continue reading Is a Coastal Road in Acadia That Keeps Washing Out Worth Saving?

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Storms’ Damage to Acadia Likely Close to $20 Million

700 trees downed in just one section CARRIE JONES MAR 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Will Acadia National Park be open for the season despite an unofficial estimated $20 million in damage from a duo of storms in January? Yes. Will it be normal? It defends on how you define normal. Park officials are still trying to determine what to fix, how to fix it, and … Continue reading Storms’ Damage to Acadia Likely Close to $20 Million

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Parks and Recreation Discuss Town’s Storm Damage and if a Sauna Business Can Spend Time on Hadley Beach

Federal Funds Unlikely for Shore Path Repairs SHAUN FARRAR FEB 8, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Dealing with storm damage to town properties and understanding if a traveling sauna can set up business at the town-owned Hadley Beach filled Monday night’s Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. The meeting also included updates on pending repairs of different sections of the Shore Path from Director of Public Works Bethany … Continue reading Parks and Recreation Discuss Town’s Storm Damage and if a Sauna Business Can Spend Time on Hadley Beach

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Individual Town Planning Will Be Approach for Sanctuary Communities

League of Town Discusses Storms’ Damages CARRIE JONES JAN 25, 2024 Share ELLSWORTH—After talking to his police chief and a few others, Mount Desert Town Manager Durlin Lunt is backing away from a proposal for a regional effort to deal with sanctuary community status, but is still working toward preparing for immigrants coming to his community and needing housing. At the League of Towns meeting … Continue reading Individual Town Planning Will Be Approach for Sanctuary Communities

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“Massive destruction on a proportion never seen”

Island and Shore Path Take a Beating CARRIE JONES JAN 11, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s famous Shore Path is closed. After significant damage to the path in yesterday’s mammoth storm, the path has been cordoned off to protect the public and prevent further erosion. Wednesday’s storm brought gusts of over 75 mph in the Down East region, moved a camp out to sea, and caused damage … Continue reading “Massive destruction on a proportion never seen”

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