Mount Desert Assessor Suspended for Three Days Without Pay

Carrie Jones Oct 07, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The 1932 Criterion Theatre. MOUNT DESERT—Mount Desert’s Assessor Kyle Avila was disciplined by the town’s selectboard, October 6. Avila received a written three-day unpaid suspension for violation of a section of the Town of Mount Desert Personnel Policy. “I’m going to jump in just to give a little background on this, just from … Continue reading Mount Desert Assessor Suspended for Three Days Without Pay

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Mount Desert Assessor Issues a Formal Apology for Recent Spitting Incident

Shaun Farrar and Carrie Jones Sep 15, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. MOUNT DESERT—Mount Desert Assessor Kyle Avila issued a formal apology during the town’s September 15 selectboard meeting following a spitting incident in town. The first meeting of new town manager Alex Kimball began with an executive session. “Our assessor has a statement he’d like to read to you,” … Continue reading Mount Desert Assessor Issues a Formal Apology for Recent Spitting Incident

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Mount Desert Pushes for Voluntary Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Sales

Lunt named interim town manager after retirement, with formal search underway. Carrie Jones Aug 19, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. MOUNT DESERT—Working with the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce, the Mount Desert Selectboard has approved a letter to send to restaurants and retailers asking the businesses to voluntarily stop selling products containing hemp-derived THC. “We need to really … Continue reading Mount Desert Pushes for Voluntary Ban on Hemp-Derived THC Sales

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From Playground Fixes to Property Taxes

Big Decisions Ahead for Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor Voters Carrie Jones May 01, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Side Street Cafe. MOUNT DESERT & SOUTHWEST HARBOR—A pair of town meetings next Monday and Tuesday will shape the future for two island communities. In both Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor, voters will elect municipal officials, vote on budgets, and decide on … Continue reading From Playground Fixes to Property Taxes

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What Mount Desert Can and Can’t Do

Town Can Not Charge Residents for Certain Ambulance Calls, But Can’t Take Care of Phone Lines Dangling on Trees CARRIE JONES MAY 21, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—The Mount Desert Selectboard made quick work of its meeting on May 20, 2024, unanimously moving multiple items forward after spending approximately 10 minutes in executive session to discuss the Affordable Care Act. AMBULANCE SERVICES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT The … Continue reading What Mount Desert Can and Can’t Do

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