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Thu, 16 May 2024
Jesup prepares for expansion
BAR HARBOR − The Jesup Memorial Library continues work on a 12,000 square foot expansion project that it says will modernize the space, increase accessibility, improve technology, plus expand programming and public meeting spaces.

Wed, 15 May 2024
League of Women Voters celebrate town clerks
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND − The Downeast Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) visited clerks in ten towns across Hancock County to celebrate Municipal Clerk Appreciation Week. Over a dozen League members delivered flowers and sweets to…

Wed, 15 May 2024
Councilors weigh financial and environmental costs of Higgins Pit
BAR HARBOR − Increased costs and additional wetland areas will result in a further reduced Higgins Pit solar array. That was the message the Town Council heard last week as a deadline to sign an agreement with Versant looms.

Wed, 15 May 2024
Bar Harbor Savings and Loan participates in FOA Earth Day clean-up
BAR HARBOR − Bar Harbor Savings and Loan Association (BHSLA) staff and friends took advantage of a gorgeous day to participate in the annual Friends of Acadia Earth Day clean-up.

Wed, 15 May 2024
Three vie for two seats on Trenton Select Board; solar vote May 20
TRENTON − Two incumbents and one newcomer are in the race for two seats on the town's Select Board. Voters will go to the polls at the town office on May 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. to elect the…

Tue, 14 May 2024
Tremont voters turn to Southwest Harbor for police protection
TREMONT − Tremont's annual town meeting was held Tuesday evening, and the Harvey Kelley Meeting Room was packed with voters looking to weigh in on proposed policing contracts and a municipal budget.

Tue, 14 May 2024
Appeals board denies request to overrule Town Council on cruise ship issue
BAR HARBOR − The Appeals Board unanimously denied a request Tuesday from Charles Sidman to revisit a decision made by the Town Council involving the implementation of the cruise ship ordinance − all but ensuring the summer will continue with…

Tue, 14 May 2024
NPS releases environmental assessment of plant gathering at Acadia National Park
BAR HARBOR − The National Park Service released an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the gathering of sweetgrass for traditional purposes by enrolled members of the five federally recognized tribes in Maine.


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