Author encourages activism
MOUNT DESERT — Jennifer Skiff from Mount Desert is one of the 101 international contributors to a new book about people who are taking action for a better world. “One Hundred & One Reasons to Get...
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Tiny shrimp supply may be available this winter
ELLSWORTH — Regulators from the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission’s Northern Shrimp Section canceled the 2106 fishing season when they met in Portsmouth, N.H., early this month, but all may not be...
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Rumored fisher just a ‘Crock’
There was something fishy about a fisher caught on a camera in an islander’s backyard on Great Cranberry Monday night. Word got out quick, a photo was passed around, and many residents began to worry...
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Rose knows cars
I recently had a lovely conversation with Spencer Rose and his mother in the Town Hall parking lot. Spencer has amassed an impressive amount of knowledge about cars, and I was all too happy to answer...
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‘Willy Wonka’ auditions set
BAR HARBOR — Acadia Community Theater will hold auditions for the musical “Willy Wonka” in Mount Desert Island High School on Monday, Jan. 4, Tuesday, Jan. 5, and Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 6-8 p.m. The...
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Lobster waiting list debate continues
BAR HARBOR — The waters off Hancock and Washington County have been very productive for lobster fishermen in the last few years. And when business is good, more people want in. Here in the Maine...
View ArticleWilderness first responders trained
MOUNT DESERT — A Wilderness First Responder certification course was recently offered by Camp Beech Cliff’s Acadia Leadership Institute (ALI). With easy access to nature, many people flock to Mount...
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Mom and Dad couldn’t wait to say “I do”
Hi, Carolyn: My sister and her husband married in a church 20 years ago, and recently renewed their wedding vows. Their eldest daughter is 23, so they explained they were married in court earlier...
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Kids color Christmas
BAR HARBOR — The Christmas Spirit Shop of Bar Harbor, in partnership with the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, hosted its 7th annual Kids Coloring Contest at the Mount Desert Island YMCA on Dec. 4 as...
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Varsity boys’ basketball MDI 57, Houlton 47 Varsity girls’ basketball MDI 47, Houlton 41 JV boys’ basketball MDI 36, Houlton 29 MDI 55, Brewer 49 Freshmen boys’ basketball Brewer 53, MDI 25 The post...
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Water and sewer district gets final nod
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Water and Sewer District is set to take over operations of the town’s water and sewer departments on Jan. 1. Selectmen on Tuesday approved the final pieces to...
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System budget up 16 percent
BAR HARBOR — A budget increase of 16.2 percent for the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS) superintendent’s office and system-wide services was unanimously approved by the MDIRSS board...
View ArticleHancock County Jail Log Dec. 14-20
The following were arrested or booked into Hancock County Jail from Dec. 14-20: Gary W. Goodrich III, 19, Surry, bail violation. Martin V. Pike, 22, Bangor, failure to appear, back for court. Ingmar A....
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Drug prosecutor’s reassignment to have direct impact on Hancock County
AUGUSTA — As the Maine attorney general scrambles to assign special drug prosecutors to areas where illegal drug activity is most rampant, Hancock County might be slighted. Assistant Attorney General...
View ArticleQuarry hearing cancelled
MOUNT DESERT — It likely will be sometime in March before the Planning Board resumes its consideration of an application by Harold MacQuinn Inc. for a license to resume quarrying at a site in Hall...
View ArticleLab lands Libra grant
BAR HARBOR — A $500,000 gift from the Libra Foundation of Portland to The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) will support technological and therapeutic innovations with exceptional potential to improve health...
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AUGUSTA — The Department of Marine Resources Sea Urchin Zone Council (SUZC) is set to meet Jan. 7 at the DMR offices in Augusta, time to be determined. The agenda includes discussion of a pilot...
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Bult named first Knowlton chair
Carol Bult BAR HARBOR — Jackson Laboratory (JAX) cancer researcher Carol Bult has been named the Knowlton Family Chair, an endowed professorship newly established by Winthrop Knowlton, chairman...
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Horoscope Dec. 24, 2015
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 5 — Household issues require attention now. Stick close to home for...
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MDI man may get up to $4.44 million
MOUNT DESERT — As a former diplomat who was held hostage by Iranian militants 30 years ago, long-time Mount Desert resident Moorhead “Mike” Kennedy is, of course, happy it appears he will be getting as...
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