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PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS: COA Names Dr. Sylvia Torti Its Seventh President

Second Annual Housing Summit, YWCA and Jesup Social Justice Events CARRIE JONES APR 10, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR — The College of the Atlantic Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Dr. Sylvia Torti as the college’s seventh president.  Torti, an accomplished writer, ecologist, and innovative academic leader with 15 years of experience in higher education, will succeed president Darron Collins, … Continue reading PRESS RELEASES AND BRIEFS: COA Names Dr. Sylvia Torti Its Seventh President

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elections, news

New Candidates, Ethics Talks, Town Manager Advertisement Begins, Stivers Appointed to Council Seat

Restaurants, Sidman Response, YW Buys Hamilton Station: it’s a round-up Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Lately, the town news never seems to stop, and neither does the interest in being involved in the government aspects of it. To that end Earl Brechlin and Michael Kiers have taken out papers to potentially run for town positions. They join a large field of candidates that have signaled an intent … Continue reading New Candidates, Ethics Talks, Town Manager Advertisement Begins, Stivers Appointed to Council Seat

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Cool Things To Do, Events

Giving Joy One Rose At A Time

YWCA Celebrates International Women’s Day BAR HARBOR—Jackie Davidson’s days are devoted to promoting the MDI YWCA’s mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” But some of the ways that she gets to do that are a little more joyous than others. The rose sale for International Women’s Day is one of those more joyous ways. “First, it … Continue reading Giving Joy One Rose At A Time

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Bar Harbor People We Love, MDI Places We Love

EMPOWERING COMMUNITY – MDI YWCA – SO CAN I

Dozens of women gathered at Kebo Valley Golf Course to celebrate the MDI YWCA’s continued existence in the Mount Desert Island community and world, but also to honor three women of distinction who have also made a profound impact in the island’s community and beyond. Before the program, women and a few men, milled around, talking, hugging, making connections and renewing friendships. Each table was … Continue reading EMPOWERING COMMUNITY – MDI YWCA – SO CAN I

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