New patrol boat honors fisherman who had it built
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — It’s been a busy spring for the Maine Marine Patrol. Last month, Col. Jay Carroll replaced Col Jon Cornish, who retired after ...
Criterion receives grant to update sound and lights
BAR HARBOR — The 1932 Criterion Theatre has received grants to upgrade its facilities. One grant, totaling $80,000, comes from the TEW Foundation in Seattle, ...
Outdoor gear sale, swap set
BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia will hold a Community Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap at Mount Desert Island High School on Saturday, May 18, ...
Elver numbers
AUGUSTA — As of 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) reported Maine elver dealers buying a total of 4,869 pounds ...
Acadia research fellows named
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Three scientists have been awarded fellowships to conduct research in Acadia as part of Second Century Stewardship, an initiative of the ...
No funds yet for future fire station
TREMONT — It’s never too early to start saving. That was the message from the Fire Chief Keith Higgins, who has argued that the town ...
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Island-hopping couple found a home in Frenchboro
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Outdoor gear sale, swap set
BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia will hold a Community Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap ...
Little League baseball, softball registration open
BAR HARBOR — Registration is now open for Acadian Youth Sports for the upcoming 2019 ...
JV tennis coach Shelton wins women’s singles title again
TRENTON — Elvi Shelton of Trenton, who coaches the junior varsity tennis team at Mount ...
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Ellis scores three-peat at composing competition
BLUE HILL — Mount Desert Island High School freshman Cedar Ellis won first place in ...
Researchers battle the opioid crisis
BAR HARBOR — A panel of researchers will discuss substance abuse research and the opioid ...
Acadia names 2019 artists in residence Painters, dancers and poet
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Artist Robert Pollien of Bar Harbor was Acadia’s first artist in ...