They Made a Wish and Then They Let the Butterflies Go.
At Frost Farms, a day of monarch releases brought children face-to-face with a species whose survival depends on places like this one. Carrie Jones Aug 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. BAR HARBOR—Captain Scott Monarch fluttered his butterfly wings wide before flittering over to a duo of youngsters and their mom waiting on the gravel drive of Frost Farms on Friday. … Continue reading They Made a Wish and Then They Let the Butterflies Go.
People We’ve Lost
Claudette R. Boggs. Jan MacQuinn Gee. Roberta Wallace Longsworth. Ann Mudge Backer. Mary Ruth Murphy. Richard S. Smith. Alfred “Neil” McCombs. Carrie Jones Aug 30, 2026 “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 as widely … Continue reading People We’ve Lost
They’re Carrying Bags of Soil Up Acadia’s Mountains. Here’s Why.
Twenty Hikers, 311 Pounds of Soil and One Mountain’s Summit Is Being Restored. Aug 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. By Sabrina Martin/BDN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—Twice a week, from June through September, volunteers at Acadia National Park haul bags of soil — each of which are between 5 and 20 pounds — to the summits … Continue reading They’re Carrying Bags of Soil Up Acadia’s Mountains. Here’s Why.
The Mayday Cut Through the Fog. The Miss Samantha Headed to the Rescue.
Nature Cruise Vessel Helps Disabled Sailboat Off Bar Harbor. Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Aug 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. BAR HARBOR—The ALANI’s mayday came through early Friday afternoon across boating channels and fog, the words holding a frantic edge. “Mayday. Mayday. Mayday.” Coordinates came through and a location determined. And the Coast Guard heard. The crew of the Miss … Continue reading The Mayday Cut Through the Fog. The Miss Samantha Headed to the Rescue.
Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.
Two sailors were rescued by nearby lobster boats in Tremont, Thursday afternoon, with local firefighters, town officials, and the Coast Guard joining the effort. Carrie Jones Aug 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. TREMONT—There was another boat rescue in Tremont waters this week. A small sailboat overturned near the Algerian Shore at Heath Point, Thursday, August 27. According … Continue reading Two Sailors Were in the Water. Once Again Lobstermen Were There to Help.
Southwest Harbor Learns it Must Weigh an Ordinance If it Wants to Regulate Short-Term Rentals.
The discussion comes as Southwest Harbor and other MDI communities consider how to respond to new state requirements taking effect in 2027. Carrie Jones Aug 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to its legal counsel, for the Town of Southwest Harbor to have a short-term rental registration that’s enforceable, the town has to make an … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Learns it Must Weigh an Ordinance If it Wants to Regulate Short-Term Rentals.
How Did Gus Find His Home? Through a Community of Hundreds of Strangers Who Helped.
The friendly dog found wandering near Pretty Marsh was safe at the Hancock County SPCA while a community started trying to figure out where he belonged. Carrie Jones Aug 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION—They found Gus in Tremont, over by Pretty Marsh, wandering in Acadia National Park property. The first photo published of … Continue reading How Did Gus Find His Home? Through a Community of Hundreds of Strangers Who Helped.
From Breakwaters to Brownfields to YouTube, Bar Harbor Has Been Working On a Busy Project List.
Bar Harbor works on water, breakwater, waste, and public safety projects. Carrie Jones Aug 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—From safety plans to breakwater construction to traffic counts, last week, during Town Manager James Smith’s update to the Town Council, he laid out progress on multiple items that the town’s staff or other parties have been … Continue reading From Breakwaters to Brownfields to YouTube, Bar Harbor Has Been Working On a Busy Project List.
Southwest Harbor Plans Vote on Updated Fire Department Ordinance.
The proposed revisions would update an ordinance that dates to 1995 and reflect changes in the Fire Department’s staffing, responsibilities and mutual-aid commitments. Carrie Jones Aug 27, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Voters in Southwest Harbor will have a chance to approve (or not) changes to the town’s fire ordinance. The Southwest Harbor Select Board moved the potential changes … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Plans Vote on Updated Fire Department Ordinance.
A Soil Rule in Southwest Harbor Has Become a Real Estate Problem.
The town is examining whether its current requirements are too broad and how to make them clearer for property owners and officials. Carrie Jones Aug 26, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to one local realtor, newspaper articles about Southwest Harbor’s November 2025 soil ordinance has prevented his client from selling her home. “On one … Continue reading A Soil Rule in Southwest Harbor Has Become a Real Estate Problem.