DMR receives research grant
AUGUSTA — A $32,000 grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund has strengthened the Maine Department of Marine Resources’ ability to protect public health and preserve opportunity for Maine’s shellfish...
View ArticleBowman opens coffeehouse season
MOUNT DESERT — The First Friday Coffeehouse at the Northeast Harbor Library will return for its 15th season on Jan. 6. and run for four months. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with an open mic session...
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Park seeks public’s help for fish survey
BAR HARBOR — These days, one just needs to do a quick internet search to find a plethora of facts and figures on any given subject. Unfortunately, historical data is not as easy to come by, which is...
View ArticleWishes do come true
TRENTON — The Trenton, Mount Desert and Surry Elementary Schools present a benefit spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. to support Make-A-Wish Maine in honor of former school...
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NEH facilities study planned
MOUNT DESERT — Sealander Architects of Ellsworth will conduct a facility needs assessment of Mount Desert Elementary School at a cost of $6,500 plus expenses. The school committee approved that...
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Nemo’s complaint response is filed
BANGOR — In a reply to support a motion to dismiss multiple counts and some of the defendants in the federal lawsuit filed by the owners of Cap’n Nemo’s restaurant, the attorneys for Tremont...
View ArticleHoliday sing-along planned at Jesup
BAR HARBOR — The CG Band will play for a holiday sing-along concert at the Jesup Memorial Library on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. The CG Band will play holiday favorites and will have music so people can...
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Tremont police contract offered
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Southwest Harbor police officers could be patrolling Tremont as of New Year’s Day if selectmen in that neighboring municipality accept a proposal from Town Manager Don Lagrange....
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Kirsten remembered: The life she lived and the life she wrote
When Kirsten Stockman of Bar Harbor died in 2013, she left behind a grief-stricken family and a legion of friends and acquaintances who admired her – no, “admire” is not the right word, let’s say “awe”...
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Lobster buyer charged
TREMONT — A lobster buyer based out of Seal Cove is facing a year’s suspension of his license and a fine for allegedly violating Department of Marine Resources (DMR) reporting requirements. Donald...
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Hinckley welcomes first woman GM
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Early last month, Hinckley Yacht Services made a historic new hire by welcoming its first woman general manager. Tara Regan began Nov. 8 as the general manager for the Morris Yacht...
View ArticleIndoor track begins
BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island High School indoor track team will compete in its first Penobscot Valley Conference-Eastern Maine Indoor Track meet of the season at the University of Maine at...
View ArticleMDI Christmas week services
Bar Harbor Bar Harbor Congregational Church 29 Mount Desert St., 288-3280 Saturday, Dec. 24 Family worship service, 4 p.m. Traditional candlelight service, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas service, 10...
View ArticleMoving forward
To the Editor: The nomination of Andrew Puzder as secretary of labor is a direct assault on the people of Maine. Many people work in low-wage jobs and would love a full-time job with sick leave, health...
View ArticleClinton’s loss
To the Editor: I am perturbed that Hillary Clinton and her campaign staff are blaming FBI Director James Comey for Clinton’s election defeat. Comey sent out a letter to Congress 11 days prior to the...
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Legislature begins with good will
The 128th Maine Legislature has convened, getting itself organized and ready for the first regular session, which will begin Jan. 4, 2017. The December meeting is generally of a celebratory nature,...
View ArticleScallop season underway
AUGUSTA — Two weeks into Maine scallop season, harvesters have reported to the Department of Marine Resources that they are getting good prices because of the size and quality of the product....
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‘Forgotten’ span view sought
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — When the Duck Brook Motor Bridge was completed in 1953, connecting the Park Loop Road with the Hull’s Cove Visitors Center, the view of the structure looking up the ravine from...
View ArticleLiterary-themed meals to resume
BAR HARBOR — A “Babette’s Feast”-themed dinner will be prepared at Nostrano by Chef Frank Pendola on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m. to support the Jesup Memorial Library. What began years ago for...
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Leaky walls set for rebid: $1.8 million in school projects eyed
BAR HARBOR — The Mount Desert Island High School trustees voted last week to have architect Mike Sealander send out new bid requests in January for replacing the school’s leaking walls and windows. The...
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