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A New Front Door for the Quietside. The Acadia Chamber of Commerce opened its new Southwest Harbor visitor center Thursday, celebrating a more visible location and its role connecting visitors with the island’s working communities.
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A New Front Door for the Quietside.

The Acadia Chamber of Commerce opened its new Southwest Harbor visitor center Thursday, celebrating a more visible location and its role connecting visitors with the island’s working communities. Carrie Jones Sep 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. SOUTHWEST HARBOR— The rain fell, the microphone came out and was tucked away, and two town managers stopped laughing and smiling … Continue reading A New Front Door for the Quietside.

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This Tree Is a Big Deal. Tremont Select Board votes to try and save massive Elm tree at Tremont Consolidated School
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This Tree Is a Big Deal.

Tremont Select Board votes to try and save massive Elm tree at Tremont Consolidated School Shaun Farrar Sep 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. TREMONT—It is possible Select Board member Ben Harper’s grandfather planted the elm. The tree is obviously beloved by many members of the community, as evidenced by past protections, and the elm is undoubtedly … Continue reading This Tree Is a Big Deal.

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What Tremont Is Doing For Its Kids. After one kickball game exposed a need among local children, Tremont residents began building something that could last beyond a couple of Sundays.
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What Tremont Is Doing For Its Kids.

After one kickball game exposed a need among local children, Tremont residents began building something that could last beyond a couple of Sundays. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Aug 31, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. TREMONT—They came to the ball field behind the Tremont Consolidated School in cars, trucks, bicycles, and by foot. Some came lugging 24-packs of water. Some carried … Continue reading What Tremont Is Doing For Its Kids.

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Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help. Two sailors were rescued by nearby lobster boats in Tremont, Thursday afternoon, with local firefighters, town officials, and the Coast Guard joining the effort.
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Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.

Two sailors were rescued by nearby lobster boats in Tremont, Thursday afternoon, with local firefighters, town officials, and the Coast Guard joining the effort. Carrie Jones Aug 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TREMONT—There was another boat rescue in Tremont waters this week. A small sailboat overturned near the Algerian Shore at Heath Point, Thursday, August 27. According … Continue reading Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.

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Danny Closson Was Alone on the Boat When It Sank. He Wasn’t Alone for Long. Tremont is Helping Him Rebuild. Danny Closson’s boat sank Saturday, taking his new motor, traps and 500 pounds of lobster with it.
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Danny Closson Was Alone on the Boat When It Sank. He Wasn’t Alone for Long. Tremont is Helping Him Rebuild.

Danny Closson’s boat sank Saturday, taking his new motor, traps and 500 pounds of lobster with it. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Aug 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BASS HARBOR—One of the many great things about the horrifying event that happened in Tremont, Saturday morning, was that Danny Closson’s boy wasn’t out there lobstering with him. He was … Continue reading Danny Closson Was Alone on the Boat When It Sank. He Wasn’t Alone for Long. Tremont is Helping Him Rebuild.

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Tremont Youth/Community Assistance Program Gets Firm Support From Select Board. Impromptu game of kickball spurs movement to level the playing field.
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Tremont Youth/Community Assistance Program Gets Firm Support From Select Board.

Impromptu game of kickball spurs movement to level the playing field. Shaun Farrar Aug 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. TREMONT—It was just an idea that “came off the top” of Jayson Clough’s head as “an opportunity for kids and families to do something.” A game of kickball to be held on the ballfields behind the Tremont Consolidated … Continue reading Tremont Youth/Community Assistance Program Gets Firm Support From Select Board.

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Reading Isn’t Quite Over Yet. At Least Not Here. While national studies show Americans reading fewer books, MDI’s annual library sales offered a weekend-long argument for the enduring appeal of the written word.
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Reading Isn’t Quite Over Yet. At Least Not Here.

While national studies show Americans reading fewer books, MDI’s annual library sales offered a weekend-long argument for the enduring appeal of the written word. Carrie Jones Aug 16, 2026 BAR HARBOR—The doomsday story from The Atlantic went viral this summer. “The End of Reading Is Here,” the headline decried though the article was much deeper than that. Its author, Rose Horowitch, cites research by the National Endowment … Continue reading Reading Isn’t Quite Over Yet. At Least Not Here.

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Tremont Animal Control Officer Duties Going to Southwest Harbor Police Department. Police department will now perform animal control duties at no extra cost.
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Tremont Animal Control Officer Duties Going to Southwest Harbor Police Department.

Police department will now perform animal control duties at no extra cost. Shaun Farrar Aug 13, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TREMONT—At its August 3 meeting, the Tremont Select Board approved an amended contract with the Town of Southwest Harbor for policing services. One of those amendments did away with the town providing animal control … Continue reading Tremont Animal Control Officer Duties Going to Southwest Harbor Police Department.

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After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont. State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception.
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After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

State wildlife officials approved a three-year special hunt despite questions about the island’s deer population, enforcement and the legal basis for the exception. Carrie Jones Aug 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. TREMONT—The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council (IFW) approved the Town of Tremont’s special deer hunt today despite one member hoping for written assurances from the … Continue reading After Nearly a Century, Deer Hunting Is Officially Coming Back to Tremont.

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Tremont Entertains Second Go at a Short-Term Rental Ordinance Because of a New State Law Board fears loss of community, town puts out short-term rental survey
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Tremont Entertains Second Go at a Short-Term Rental Ordinance Because of a New State Law

Board fears loss of community, town puts out short-term rental survey Shaun Farrar Aug 06, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. TREMONT—On May 13, 2024 Tremont voters decided not to support a proposed short-term rental (STR) licensing ordinance by two votes. The tally of the 240 people who voted was 118 yes votes, 120 no votes, and 2 blanks. … Continue reading Tremont Entertains Second Go at a Short-Term Rental Ordinance Because of a New State Law

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