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Tuesday Storm Likely To Bring Snow and Tough Driving Conditions Many variations in forecast for snowfall amounts
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Tuesday Storm Likely To Bring Snow and Tough Driving Conditions

Many variations in forecast for snowfall amounts Carrie Jones Dec 23, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Just in time for those who are hoping for a white Christmas, a winter storm that is expected to arrive tonight and last throughout Tuesday is also expected to create potentials for hazardous holiday travel in Hancock County according to the National Weather Service in Caribou’s 2 p.m. and 3 … Continue reading Tuesday Storm Likely To Bring Snow and Tough Driving Conditions

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Storm Could Impact Mount Desert Island Region
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Tonight’s Storm Could Impact Mount Desert Island Region

Carrie Jones Dec 11, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—High winds could blow across much of Maine between 7 p.m. tonight and 7 a.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service warned, December 11. The winds from the south are expected to be sustained between 20 and 30 m.p.h. Gusts on Mount Desert Island are expected to reach up to 60-65 mph, with some potential for higher gusts … Continue reading Tonight’s Storm Could Impact Mount Desert Island Region

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Bar Harbor Sees at Least an Estimated $1.3 Million in Storm Damages

Fire Chief Expects FEMA and MEMA Visits CARRIE JONES JAN 17, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor Fire Chief Matt Bartlett said that the town has an estimated $1.3 million in damages thanks to the January 10 and January 13 storms that brought massive storm surges, wind and flooding to coastal communities on Mount Desert Island and throughout Maine. Bartlett said that the town’s damages costs … Continue reading Bar Harbor Sees at Least an Estimated $1.3 Million in Storm Damages

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The Tay Is Gone

Sea reclaims shipwreck on Sand Beach CARRIE JONES JAN 13, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The shipwreck on Sand Beach in Acadia National Park has been washed back out to sea Saturday afternoon during the second of a one-two punch of storms that pummeled the Maine coast this week. The January 10 storm exposed the wreck of the Tay on Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. The … Continue reading The Tay Is Gone

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Flooding Saturday Predicted to Be Even Worse Than Wednesday’s

Mount Desert Island Braces for January 13 Storm CARRIE JONES JAN 12, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The National Weather Service is expecting storm surge and the winter’s highest tide to combine for flooding on Maine’s coast. Near to 4.5 feet of storm surge will combine with a midday high tide, which may create water levels of a foot higher than the storm that brought devastation throughout the island … Continue reading Flooding Saturday Predicted to Be Even Worse Than Wednesday’s

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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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Storm Smashes Into MDI

People Asked to Avoid Bar Harbor’s Shore Path & Other Areas CARRIE JONES AND  SHAUN FARRAR JAN 10, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—High winds and high tide have combined to cause damage throughout Mount Desert Island today, January 10. High tide was shortly before 9:30 a.m. The Bar Harbor Inn’s pier has taken on significant destruction and General Manager Jeremy Dougherty suggests people avoid the Shore … Continue reading Storm Smashes Into MDI

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99% of Many Island Towns Without Power This Morning

Portion of Bayside Road in Ellsworth washed out and closed CARRIE JONES OCT 8, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—A storm with drenching rains and tropical winds came across the island last night and left many residents and visitors without power, thanks to downed lines and trees. This morning, Bar Harbor had 157 customers without power (3.41% of approximately 4,600). The rates were much worse in neighboring … Continue reading 99% of Many Island Towns Without Power This Morning

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EDEN STAR grounds at COA

Cleanup underway CARRIE JONES SEP 17, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Hurricane Lee has come and gone, but left some impacts to MDI behind this weekend as power stayed out for many island customers, internet went down, and some waterways stayed flooded. On Saturday morning, September 16, the M/V Eden Star, operated by Acadian Boat Tours in Bar Harbor, Maine, broke free from its mooring during Hurricane … Continue reading EDEN STAR grounds at COA

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Acadia Closes Portions of Park Because of Hurricane Lee

This morning’s storm update, links CARRIE JONES SEP 14, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR, MAINE – To ensure the safety of park visitors, the National Park Service (NPS) will close several areas of Acadia National Park on Friday, September 15, in preparation for Hurricane Lee. On Friday at 5:00 pm, the Park Loop Road from the Sand Beach Entrance Station to the end of the one-way section at … Continue reading Acadia Closes Portions of Park Because of Hurricane Lee

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