Town saves $42K on fire truck
An inital quote was for $955,801 but last week the company said it would knock off about $42,000 if all the paperwork was signed by the end of this week.
Articles by: Dick Broom
Dick Broom
Reporter at Mount Desert Islander
Dick Broom covers the towns of Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island High School and the school system board and superintendent's office. He enjoys hiking with his golden retriever and finding new places for her to swim. [email protected]
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Interests clash over South Shore Cove
Are the four temporary moorings currently in South Shore Cove so objectionable that they should not be there permanently?
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Youth Conservation Corps balances work and learning
Seven people ages 15 to 18 took part this summer in Acadia’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program, which resumed in a new format following a two-year hiatus due to COVID.
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Tony Smith retiring as public works director
After 21 years as the town’s director of public works, Tony Smith will retire Oct. 31.
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Todd named new Chamber director
Wendy Todd has been named director of the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Micki Sumpter, who has retired.
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What do the Leonard Leo protesters want?
The protest group of mostly women, whose numbers and makeup vary from day to day, has gotten a lot of attention. But what do they really hope to accomplish?
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Acadia celebrates Women’s Equality Day
The park celebrated Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26 with 10 ranger-led programs focusing on some of the women, past and present, who have contributed to research, conservation and stewardship in Acadia.
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Kruger claims harassment, says phone was grabbed
Political protester Annlinn Kruger says she was berated and her phone was grabbed on Tuesday as she was painting graffiti on a street in Bar Harbor.
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Lunt named Maine manager of the year
Town Manager Durlin Lunt has been named 2022 Manager of the Year by the Maine Town, City and County Management Association (MTCCMA).
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Town board endorses plan for skating rink
The Select Board on Monday endorsed the idea of installing a removable ice-skating rink on top of the tennis courts at the Northeast Harbor Marina.
