Trenton Select Board Approves Court Action for Land Use Ordinance Violations.

Board signs resolution and appoints new Planning Board members. Shaun Farrar Apr 09, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. TRENTON—At its March 31 meeting, the Select Board approved Code Enforcement Officer Angie Chamberlain’s request to move multiple notices of violation forward to the court system due to the landowner not rectifying the noted issues. The property at 951 Oak Point Road, … Continue reading Trenton Select Board Approves Court Action for Land Use Ordinance Violations.

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State Believes Open Hearth Inn Fire Was Accidental.

Guests and dogs escaped early morning blaze in historic inn with some traumatic history. Carrie Jones Mar 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. TRENTON—The State Fire Marshal’s Office currently believes that the fire that damaged the Open Hearth Inn at 1147 Bar Harbor Road was not intentional. “Due to the extent of the damage and structural collapse, the origin and cause of … Continue reading State Believes Open Hearth Inn Fire Was Accidental.

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Historic Open Hearth Inn Suffers Devastating Fire.

Second fire at the address this week. Shaun Farrar and Carrie Jones Mar 28, 2026 TRENTON—Just over 48 hours after responding to 1147 Bar Harbor Road, the Open Hearth Inn, for a dumpster fire, the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department was called back for a structure fire. Shortly before 3 a.m., March 28, the fire department was dispatched to the fire, located at the inn, which, according to … Continue reading Historic Open Hearth Inn Suffers Devastating Fire.

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Two Trenton Incidents Wednesday Night Kept Volunteers Busy

Carrie Jones Mar 27, 2026 TRENTON—A duo of calls—including a dumpster fire—in Trenton Wednesday night kept the volunteer firefighters busy. The first fire was at The Hinckley Company on the Ramp Road, which is located behind the Hancock County Airport. The call was toned out as a possible structure fire. “The initial report indicated that cleaning staff detected the odor of smoke coming from a … Continue reading Two Trenton Incidents Wednesday Night Kept Volunteers Busy

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Potholes, Delays, and Uncertainty: Many MDI Road Issues Persist Without Immediate Fixes.

Technical Glitch Is Shortening Timeline for Seawall Road Repairs. Carrie Jones Mar 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—There aren’t any big paving projects planned by Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) in the Mount Desert Island region for this year, but that doesn’t mean that the department doesn’t have projects scheduled for the future or … Continue reading Potholes, Delays, and Uncertainty: Many MDI Road Issues Persist Without Immediate Fixes.

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Split Trenton Budget Committee Approves Town Budget For Town Meeting.

Proposed budget comes in at just under $8 million with $6 million needing to be raised. Shaun Farrar Mar 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TRENTON—After a quick Trenton Select Board meeting on March 17, the Trenton Budget Committee met to discuss and vote on the town’s overall budget. The vote was majority in favor … Continue reading Split Trenton Budget Committee Approves Town Budget For Town Meeting.

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Trenton’s School Spending Plan Could Add $74 to Every $100K of Property Value.

How Trenton Plans to Expand Pre-K and Special Education Services. Shaun Farrar Mar 14, 2026 TRENTON— Trenton Elementary School Principal Crystal DaGraca presented the school’s proposed fiscal year 2026/27 budget to the town’s Budget Committee and Select Board, March 3. The proposed budget increases the town appropriation by $341,220 or 6.66% bringing the total town appropriation to $5,467,648, up from $5,126,428. This equates to a … Continue reading Trenton’s School Spending Plan Could Add $74 to Every $100K of Property Value.

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After 39 Years, Trenton Fire Deputy Chief Kevin Hallett to Retire.

A mainstay at fire department breakfasts, Kevin “Bacon” will be missed. Shaun Farrar Mar 07, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. TRENTON—Some might say that a handshake and a hug in the middle of a government body’s public meeting, rather than waiting until the end, could be an indicator of the level of respect and appreciation … Continue reading After 39 Years, Trenton Fire Deputy Chief Kevin Hallett to Retire.

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People We’ve Lost

Amy Manring. Lawrence A. Goldfarb. Daniel Powell Poteet II. Robert Gerald Hersey- “Buddy/Bud.” Dale Roger Fugel. David Earle Keep. Lois I. (Myrick) Crowley. Carrie Jones Feb 22, 2026 Note: “People We’ve Lost” is a feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks. We’re doing this because we think everyone deserves to be remembered … Continue reading People We’ve Lost

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Goodwin’s Donates Equipment Service After Trenton Fire Billing Concern

Who Pays for Extraordinary Fire Costs? Trenton Board Weighs Limits of Public Funds Shaun Farrar Feb 20, 2026 TRENTON—After being a hot topic of discussion at the Trenton Select Board meeting, Tuesday, February 17, a bill for construction equipment used at a December 22 evening fire at 48 Pressey Lane in Trenton has already been taken care of according to Goodwin’s Construction on Friday. Goodwin’s … Continue reading Goodwin’s Donates Equipment Service After Trenton Fire Billing Concern

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