BAR HARBOR — Though not widely known, the legacy of the Titanic is woven within the fabric of Bar Harbor’s history. Wealthy summer residents of the town were affected by the tragedy. J.P. Morgan, with his company, was the ship’s owner, and other notable Bar Harbor summer residents, such as John Jacob Astor and Isidor …
NORTHEAST HARBOR — Food can evoke strong memories and emotions. Authors Roxana Robinson, Annaliese Jakimides and Kimberly Ridley will read their contributions to the anthology “Breaking Bread: Essays from New England on Food, Hunger, and Family” at the Northeast Harbor Library on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Lynn Boulger, executive director of the Authors Guild Foundation, …
You might say that Floyd Scholz is a rock star – make that a hawk star – in the art world.
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — The theme of this year’s Maine Libraries and Gulf of Maine Research Institute partnership is “Oceans of Possibilities.” In that spirit, the Southwest Harbor Library has invited beloved Maine author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen to read and discuss three of his ocean-centric books at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Before …
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — The Mount Desert Festival of Chamber Music’s final concert of its 59th season will feature the Daedalus Quartet, an ensemble founded in 2000 that captured the Grand Prize at the 2001 Banff International String Quartet Competition. The program for the closing concert, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at …
Year-round primary care services are now available in Northeast Harbor thanks to a renewed partnership between the town of Mount Desert’s Medical Center and Mount Desert Island Hospital.
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) on Aug. 4 expressed doubt that a 28 percent distribution rate increase for Versant Power is warranted.
The Southwest Harbor Tremont Ambulance Service has received $50,000 from a donor who hopes his contribution will inspire other community members to donate as well.
Wooden boats sailed through the Eggemoggin Reach on Saturday in a three-day-long regatta that harnesses competition and fun in an environment steeped in natural beauty.
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