eTrikes to help disabled people experience Acadia
A small group of mostly older summer residents want to help disabled people ride the carriage roads in Acadia National Park on electric-assist tricycles.
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Portland man indicted on murder charge
A Hancock County grand jury has indicted a Portland man accused of murdering a South Portland woman by hitting her with his sport utility vehicle on the campus of the Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor June 18.
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How cruise ship revenue is allocated
For the fiscal year of 2023, revenue from cruise ships anchoring in Bar Harbor is expected to be almost a million dollars. Without this revenue stream, the town would have to raise an additional $485,000 or look to cut costs from municipal services.
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School gets generator for $1, saves $55K
By leasing an emergency generator from the town of Mount Desert for $1 instead of buying a new one, Mount Desert Island High School will save at least $55,000.
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Island police log for week of Aug. 18
Southwest Harbor police dispatch received a call on Aug. 9 for help with a van that was partially off the pier where it met the boat ramp.
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Island Briefs: Pancake breakfast, public hearings, weatherization program
The Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Blueberry Pancake Breakfast will take place 6-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20.
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Town Council passes senior citizen property tax program
The town council has adopted a new ordinance that provides property tax assistance to qualifying senior citizens.
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Liebow hired to consult on restructuring school system
Rob Liebow, superintendent of the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS) from 2004 to 2012, has been hired as a consultant to the school board committee that is exploring options for changing the way the system is structured.
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Cruise ship reduction plan goes into effect
A new plan to reduce cruise ship visitation will go into effect for the 2023 season and beyond after the Town Council supported the motion during Tuesday’s meeting.
