Missing boaters found safe, are continuing journey
MONTAUK, N.Y. — The three people aboard a 40-foot sailboat that was believed to be in distress off Mount Desert Island, sparking a three-day Coast ...
Craft fair roundup
MDI Hospital Auxiliary Fair BAR HARBOR — The MDI Hospital Auxiliary Annual Fair will be held at the Atlantic Oceanside Event Center on Saturday, Nov. ...
3D mammograms now available
BAR HARBOR — The Breast Center at Mount Desert Island Hospital is now offering patients the 3D mammogram, a more advanced mammography exam. While 2D ...
Student speeches
BAR HARBOR — American Legion Post 25 is holding an oratorical contest for high school students. Each student will give a speech 8-10 minutes on ...
Gingerbread lighthouses
SEARSPORT — The Penobscot Marine Museum is holding a gingerbread lighthouse competition for the holiday season. The competition includes adult and child categories. Participants can ...
Acadia concessionaire gets new majority owner
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Nolan Capital, a California-based private equity firm, has become the majority owner of Ortega National Parks, the parent company of Dawnland ...
Decorating contest returns
BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Merchant’s Association (BHMA) is holding a holiday decorating contest in December. BHMA is working in conjunction with the Bar ...
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Allen named Race Director of the Year
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mount Desert Island Marathon Director Gary Allen has been named the ...
Candage scores in collegiate debut
ORONO — Former Mount Desert Island High School standout Maddy Candage started her Maine Maritime ...
Millinocket marathon set
MILLINOCKET — This year’s Millinocket Marathon and Half is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. The ...
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“Mamma Mia!” An ABBA-solute delight!
Review by Nan Lincoln news@mdislander.com BAR HARBOR — I can’t imagine a better antidote for ...
Contra dance
BAR HARBOR — The Jesup Memorial Library’s monthly contra dance, featuring the Big Moose Band ...
Acadia Family Center, Jackson Lab team up for book and movie conversation series
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Acadia Family Center and The Jackson Laboratory’s Center for Addiction Biology will ...