Briefs: Record Shattering Week for High School and the Neighborhood House
Liddy Hubbell at the Gilley, Keating Pepper retires, COA 24 hour goals and more
A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story.
Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that we don’t write, or claim to write, but just share from the agencies, businesses, and organizations that send them in.
If things are not a press release, they are labelled “BRIEF” in their headlines. The press releases will not have that label.
BRIEF: TWO TROJANS CROWNED STATE CHAMPIONS THIS WEEK
BAR HARBOR—While there is a lot of hoopla going on about the high school basketball tournaments at the Cross Insurance Center, Mount Desert Island High School’s Amelia VanDongen and Carter Noble brought home state championships this week.
VanDongen is the state champion triple jumper and state runner up in the 800 meters. Noble took first in the wrestling state champions, a feat that had never been done before by a Mount Desert Island High School athlete.
Carter and Mason Rose crushed their opponents on the mat this weekend and made high school wrestling history. Rose took fourth in states and was the regional champion in his division.
The boys head to the New England Wrestling Qualifier at Mt. Ararat today, February 21.
Chris Popper also reports that Mason Rose was just selected to the 2025 Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl’s East Team. That will occur July 19 at Lewiston High School. Kickoff 4 p.m.
In basketball, the fourth-ranked Trojans’ Boys team lost to top-ranking Caribou Vikings, 53-41 in the Class B semifinal Wednesday. The boys had defeated Winslow 46-38, Saturday.
The girls team fell 42-41 to the Ellsworth Eagles, Saturday.
In swimming, the MDI girls took third in the Class B State Championship. The events finished this Tuesday. The MDI boys took fifth.
You can see recent highlights of games and matches here.
Upcoming events and practices are here.
BRIEF: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SHATTERS RECORD
The Facebook post laid it out pretty well.
“They say records were meant to be broken. Today, we ‘shattered’ our old record of lunches served at the Community Cafe, with 296 lunches served!” the Neighborhood House wrote.
“Now in its fourteenth season, The Community Café is the essence of our mission at The Neighborhood House,” said Neighborhood House Executive Director Anne-Marie Hart. “We are dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of the community values and spirit of the town. The programs don’t focus on any age group or income bracket within our community; we provide equally for all. The program began because we had just finished a $3M capital campaign in 2010 and had installed a new, industrial kitchen. We knew we needed to create a program to try and use it to its fullest. Initially, we thought if we could serve as a lunch gathering spot for around fifty people, that would be great. We had very simple menus usually consisting of soup, bread and salad.”
The Community Café happens on the first and third Thursday of the months from mid fall through late Spring at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. This Thursday, the meal was served by volunteers from LandVest, Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home and Hayne's Garage.
“We also had a top-notch crew of kitchen volunteers who made the feat look easy. We're so happy to see this program continue to grow and provide our community with the opportunity to connect and make new friends,” the post reads.
“If you missed out on this record-setting performance, no worries. We'll do it all again on Thursday, March 6. Is it possible to break the 300 lunches served barrier? There's only one way to find out-- see you March 6th!” the crew encouraged.
For an earlier story about the Neighborhood House, click here.
BRIEF: UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONTACT CASE
ELLSWORTH—The Ellsworth American’s Jennifer Osborn reported Wednesday that the case against Samuel Roberson, formerly of Bar Harbor, has been postponed.
Roberson has been “charged with three counts of unlawful sexual contact with a child under age 14 was due to appear in court via video Friday to enter a plea and prepare for sentencing,” Osborn wrote.
The matter was continued, according to Osborn, because of another meeting Roberson’s attorney, Hunter Tzovarras, had on a different case.
Bar Harbor Sgt. Soren Sundberg arrested Roberson in March 2022. The alleged incidents occurred between and during December 2021 and February 2022.
“Roberson had been held on $20,000 cash bail. However, now-retired Justice Robert Murray amended Roberson’s bail to personal recognizance on Jan. 12, 2024, so that Roberson could go live at the Vacationland Inn & Suites in Brewer, according to court records,” Osborn wrote. “The prosecutor outlined to the court in that amendment that the VA hospital would not accept Roberson as a patient until he had a residence.”
Roberson has hip issues, Osborn wrote, and needs replacements. His next court date is currently undetermined.
BRIEFS: Financial Reports, Budget, and Town Manager’s Report
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—At its last meeting, the Southwest Harbor Select Board received the monthly reports for January, 2025. The Budget Variance Report had a total of 55.8% of Municipal Operations being spent.
The revenue from the harbor goes into the general fund and is dispersed when the budget is created, Select Board Chair Carolyn Ball clarified during a discussion about the town’s reserves.
“It doesn’t just disappear,” Ball said.
There is a negative balance in the legal, which is approximately $18,000. This corresponded to legal fees for multiple items. Union contracts, personnel questions and issues required the town to look for legal guidance.
Gilley features MDI artist Liddy Hubbell in February
SOUTWEST HARBOR—Paintings by MDI's own Liddy Hubbell are featured in the main gallery of the Wendell Gilley Museum for the month of February, in advance of the artist’s People-Nature-Art presentation on Tuesday, February 25. There will be an artist’s reception at 6 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. The talk will be offered in person and livecast via Zoom. Admission to the People-Nature-Art program is free, but registration is required at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/calendar
Hubbell paints Downeast Maine using bold gestural strokes and focused palettes. Much of her work develops from the natural beauty of Acadia National Park and the towns on Mount Desert Island. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art and architecture from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her paintings use form and pattern to communicate principles of natural beauty and organization.
People-Nature-Art is a free monthly series that brings creative types of all kinds to the Gilley to explore how nature and art interact in their work, and how their art impacts their own approach to nature. It is sponsored by our friends at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
THE KNOWLES COMPANY ANNOUNCES KEATING PEPPER’S RETIREMENT AND WELCOMES NEW OWNERSHIP
Northeast Harbor, Maine — As The Knowles Company celebrates its 127-year legacy, it is with great pride and heartfelt emotion that we announce the retirement of Keating Pepper as an owner, effective December 31, 2024. Keating, who has been a cornerstone of the company since 1988 and co-purchased the business in 1994, has left an indelible mark on both the company and the community.
For over a century, The Knowles Company has stood as a pillar of excellence in real estate and vacation rentals on Mount Desert Island and beyond. Founded in 1898 by Belle Smallidge Knowles, it was built on a foundation of professionalism, local expertise, and a commitment to community. Guided by Kathy and Bob Suminsby, who led the business from 1972 to 1994, the company evolved through generations of leadership while preserving its reputation. Today, The Knowles Company remains a trusted name, continuing to honor its legacy as a boutique, independent company while adapting to meet the needs of a modern market.
Keating Pepper: A Career of Excellence and Dedication: Keating joined The Knowles Company as a broker in 1988 and became a co-owner in 1994, helping guide the company into a new era of independence. His leadership, professionalism, and community involvement have left an indelible mark on both the company and Mount Desert Island. Keating has long enjoyed sailing the Maine coast and is a trustee of the Mount Desert Island YMCA, where he remains actively involved in child development initiatives. Readers can learn more about his legacy in the March 2025 edition of the KnowlesLetter, available on Knowlesco.com.
A Generational Shift: New Leadership for a Legacy Company: As Keating steps back, The Knowles Company welcomes a generational shift in ownership, combining the wisdom of long-time leaders with the energy and vision of new partners. Joining existing owners Mia Thompson and Kate Chaplin are Claire Dorwart, Kitty Barbee, and Emily Anne Pepper. Together, this team reflects the company’s steadfast commitment to its traditions while embracing opportunities for growth.
Claire, who joined The Knowles Company in 2024 as Business Manager, has already made a significant impact on daily operations, leveraging her expertise in team leadership and operational systems to strengthen the company and position it for success. Kitty, the company’s CFO, brings a wealth of financial expertise and a strong commitment to the company’s future, ensuring stability and strategic growth. Both Claire and Kitty’s expanded roles as owners are a natural progression of their deep involvement in the company’s daily business and long-term planning. Emily Anne, the daughter-in-law of Keating Pepper, brings her strong ties to the family business and a deep appreciation for the Mount Desert Island community.
A Legacy of Leadership and Tradition: The Knowles Company’s legacy is deeply rooted in female leadership and a proud connection to Boston University. Founder Belle Smallidge Knowles, the first woman from Mount Desert to attend Boston University, set a standard of excellence that continues with current owners Mia Thompson and Claire Dorwart, both Boston University alumni. This shared connection underscores the company’s enduring commitment to excellence, leadership, and a vision that bridges its historic roots with its evolving future.
Honoring Tradition, Embracing Growth: “Keating’s retirement is a moment of reflection and celebration,” said Mia Thompson, Owner and President. “We honor his years of dedication and look ahead with excitement as our new ownership team carries The Knowles Company into its next chapter, staying true to our principles of professionalism, integrity, and community stewardship.”
About The Knowles Company: Founded in 1898, The Knowles Company is a boutique real estate agency located in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Known for its unmatched expertise, local connections, and commitment to service, the company remains a leader in the Mount Desert Island real estate market.
SWEET FERN MEETING THIS SATURDAY
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Sweet Fern is a non-partisan group that has been created to advocate for policies to protect our democracy and to promote equity and justice for all.
Its next meeting is:
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Common Good Soup Kitchen
19 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
We will meet the people who have volunteered to guide the group, set common expectations, spend time working on our passions, and share back with the larger group what you hope to do and how the larger group can help you do it.
Please join us!
NAVIGATING ADHD: SIX-WEEK SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS
RFP for Renovation of the Chambers Room and the Auxiliary Room
BAR HARBOR—The Town of Bar Harbor is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the interior renovation of three rooms in the Municipal Building: Chambers Room, Large Gathering Room, and the Auxiliary Room. This project aims to enhance functionality, improve aesthetics, and modernize infrastructure to better support Town governance and community engagement.
PROJECT TIMELINE
RFP Published: February 20, 2025
Mandatory Site Visit: March 4, 2025
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 11, 2025
Selection Announcement: March 18, 2025
Project Kickoff Meeting: TBD
SUBMISSION PROCESS
All proposals must be submitted via email to: jsmith@barharbormaine.gov
Subject Line: RFP Proposal Submission – Town of Bar Harbor
COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC’S 24-HOUR CHALLENGE RESULTS
Abby Welch Promoted to Branch Relationship Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
NORTHEAST HARBOR—Abby Welch has been promoted to branch relationship manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s location in Northeast Harbor, Maine. She leads the retail banking team there to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.
Abby spent nearly 10 years in healthcare before transitioning into banking. She joined the Bank in 2021 as a Floating Customer Service Representative and was based out of the Somesville branch while also working part time at the Northeast Harbor branch. During her time with the Bank, Abby took on roles with increasing responsibility, earning a promotion to floating personal banker in 2024 and then to branch relationship manager this year.
Abby has completed coursework toward a nursing degree at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. She also received a certificate in fraud prevention from the Center for Financial Training & Education Alliance and is a notary public for the State of Maine.
Abby and her significant other, Skylar Hughes, live in Ellsworth, Maine.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is the parent company of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. Operating over 50 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine and has more than $4 billion in assets. As a leading Northern New England community bank, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust offers a full range of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management services through its subsidiary Bar Harbor Wealth Management. For more information about Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Member FDIC.
Donor funds free school programs at Wendell Gilley Museum
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Wendell Gilley Museum is offering free programs to classes from any Hancock County school, and home-schoolers as well, thanks to a generous donation from a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous.
“Recently, a friend of the museum stepped up to generously help support education programs at the Gilley for youth, families, and schools. A big thank you to them. Support like this keeps our programs going, and the participation of students and teachers makes them vibrant,” said Museum Director Sean Charette.
The Gilley offers school programs for grades K-12. Each has a nature or art component, often both, but can be customized for the needs of different classes.
“Collaborating with the Wendell Gilley Museum for enriching programs for my third-grade students has been a dream!” said Susan Raven from Pemetic Elementary School. “Students can broaden their perspectives on art, be exposed to new ideas and new art techniques, and can be artists in an inspiring environment. I love how the staff at the Gilley are so supportive of my ideas as an educator, and how they let the students feel comfortable in the space, and how they value the students' questions. I treasure our relationship with the Gilley Museum and I look forward to our work together every year.“
Charette added, “Learning at the Gilley is about letting our minds explore and our hands create. The excitement and the truly unique conversations that school visits bring make us very happy.”
To schedule a class visit to the Gilley, contact Melinda Rice-Schoon, Director of Engagement & Communications, at mel@wendellgilleymuseum.org or call 207-244-7555.
“I hope you will reach out and explore joining us at the museum,” said Charette. “We can make you a simple promise – we’ll make your visit both welcoming and inspiring.”
Environmental talk takes on carbon and colonization
BAR HARBOR—Environmental and Indigenous historian, conservationist, and author Hans M. Carlson presents Carbon and Colonization: Some Thoughts on Environmentalism in an Illiberal Age at College of the Atlantic on Friday, Feb. 21 at 4:10 p.m. The talk, which takes place in the Center for Human Ecology Rm. 202, is free and open to the public. It will be followed by an open-table conversation over dinner in Take-A-Break dining hall at 5:30 p.m.
Carlson served as director of Blue Hill Heritage Trust from 2016–2024, overseeing a near doubling of conserved land on the Blue Hill Peninsula from 6,800 to 12,503 acres.The organization raised nearly $2 million to conserve Wallamatogus Mountain and increased their full-time staff from three to eight. He now leads the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust in New Hampshire.
Carlson has devoted much of his career to engagement with conservation and Indigenous communities, leadership training, and teaching at colleges in the United States and Canada in the departments of Native American studies, Canadian studies, and history. From 2018 to 2024 he participated in the First Light Learning Journey with Wabanaki Tribes and from 2009 to 2015 he served as lead instructor on resource issues trips to Eeyou Istchee, James Bay, Québec. He is a Fulbright Fellow and prolific author of articles and two books, Walking Toward Moosalamoo: A Natural History of Terra Nullius ( Homebound Publications, 2018) and Home Is the Hunter: The James Bay Cree and Their Land ( UBC Press, 2008). Carson’s recent article in Environmental History (April 2025), “Resource or Relationship? Unpacking River Histories to Restore Wabanaki Livelihoods,” is based on a three-person interdisciplinary forum.
Carlson received his PhD in environmental and Native history from University of Maine and his MA and BA from University of Vermont. His most recent writings appear as Star Thrower at hansmcarlson.substack.com, and he shares woodworking projects and more at hansmcarlson.com.
The College of the Atlantic talk is sponsored by COA lecturer in writing and world literature Katharine Turok and COA David Rockefeller Family Chair in Ecosystem Management and Protection Ken Cline.
Palestinian musician Zafer Tawil performs live
BAR HARBOR — Accomplished Palestinian musician and virtuoso on oud, qanun, violin, and Arab percussion Zafer Tawil performs live at College of the Atlantic on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The performance takes place in The Turrets, with $10 tickets at the door.
Tawil performs across the U.S. and in the Middle East with such musicians as Sting as well as celebrated world music artists. He was a featured composer and performer in acclaimed director Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-nominated film Rachel Getting Married and is composing and performing for Demme’s next film project, Zeitoun.
Tawil is continuously exploring the boundaries of Arab music, and often performs collaborative concerts involving classical Indian and Persian music, as well as jazz fusion. He has been a guest teacher at workshops on Arab music at many institutions and universities across the United States. A native of Jerusalem, he resides in New York City.
Doubles and Doppelgangers explore ambient mirror world
BAR HARBOR — Four musicians performing in a quadraphonic sound setting explore themes of the doppelganger through electronic mediation of instrumental voices, found sound samples, and electronic synthesis live at College of the Atlantic March 5. The free show takes place in The Turrets at 6:30 p.m.
Doubles and Doppelgangers features Phillip Greenlief, Danny Fisher-Lochhead, Peter Cuffari, and COA professor of music Jonathan Henderson. The quartet explores Naomi Klein’s notion of the mirror world as a group improvisation weaving ambient electronics together with acoustic and processed woodwinds.
Since his emergence on the West Coast in the late 1970s, saxophonist/composer Phillip Greenlief has achieved international acclaim for his recordings and performances with musicians and composers in the post-jazz continuum as well as new music innovators and virtuosic improvisers. He has performed with Wadada Leo Smith, Meredith Monk, Rashaun Mitchell, and They Might Be Giants. His albums include Lantskap Logic with Fred Frith and Evelyn Davis, That Overt Desire Object with Joelle Leandre, All at Once with FPR (Frank Gratkowski and Jon Raskin), and Oh That Monster with L.A. punk pioneers Thelonious Monster. Recent residencies have included the Banff Center for Art and Creativity, Neue Muzik Koln, and Headlands Center for the Arts. His critical writing has been published in Artforum, Open Space, and Signal to Noise.
CONTRADANCE AT THE JESUP
Have fun and make new friends at our monthly contra dance! Music by Big Moose. Caller Chris Ricciotti will teach all dances. Beginners, families,experienced dancers welcome. Refreshments.
$10 donation benefits Jesup library.
Saturday February 22: 7-10pm
Questions, call Jesup library (207)288-4245
CLIMATE TO THRIVE EVENTS
National Governors Association selects Maine for initiative connecting youth volunteers to climate careers
AUGUSTA—The Maine Department of Labor announced today that Maine has been selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to participate in a new initiative that will help connect youth volunteers to rewarding, in-demand climate careers.
The Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy, an initiative of the NGA Center for Best Practices, provides states with funding and technical assistance to enhance pathways from volunteer service to employment opportunities. Maine will leverage $50,000 in grant funding to establish new certified pre-apprenticeship pathways for the Maine Climate Corps and other youth corps programs, through a partnership among the Maine Department of Labor, the Governor’s Energy Office, and Volunteer Maine.
Created in 2023, the Maine Climate Corps Network empowers volunteers to help the state address effects of climate change, in areas such as community and coastal resilience, clean energy, transportation, and housing. This initiative will provide a pathway for volunteers from corps programs into registered apprenticeships for key climate occupations.
"This initiative will empower Maine Climate Corps volunteers to transition their skills, experience, and enthusiasm into meaningful, well-paying careers,” said Governor Janet Mills. “These efforts will strengthen Maine's workforce, help to meet demand in fast-growing sectors such as clean energy, and bolster our fight against climate change on Maine.”
“Through NGA’s Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy, Maine will strengthen the connection between essential Maine Climate Corps programs and high-quality climate career opportunities by certifying these programs as pre-apprenticeships,” said Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman. “This coordinated effort will create a seamless entry point for Maine’s young adults to connect with registered apprenticeships, build the climate workforce pipeline, and provide participants the opportunity for continued growth through upskilling and advancement.”
“The National Governor’s Association’s Service-to-Career Pathways funding expands opportunities for Service Corps Members in Maine to engage in meaningful career development while they serve,” said Maryalice Crofton, Executive Director of Volunteer Maine. “While Member development has always been a feature of AmeriCorps and similar state programs, this grant provides resources to identify specific pathways and add certification and credentialing to the Member experience.”
The National Governor’s Association’s press release can be found here.
Learn more about Maine’s climate goals in the state’s updated four-year climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait.
Labor Market Focused Website Redesigned for Better User Experience
AUGUSTA—The Maine Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Informationhas launched an updated website for easier, more intuitive navigation and access to labor market information. The site is organized in a user-friendly way to help people determine what datasets best fit their needs, and how to easily find them. The new website can be found at https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/home.
“Labor market information is core to the work we do, helps inform decisions, and is crucial to understanding what is happening in Maine’s economy,” said Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman. “We encourage the public to explore our newly redesigned website, which has a wealth of information presented in a way that’s easier to navigate.”
The homepage features five major subject areas: Unemployment and Labor Force, Jobs and Wages, Career Exploration, Education and Training Outcomes, and Job Outlook. Each of those includes sub-groupings with descriptions of what datasets in those subject areas represent.
The top navigation bar allows users to search for information by Topic or by Place, for various Resources, or News and Publications. All information can be accessed either through the homepage groupings or the navigation bar. Recent Updates of data, presentations, and a Featured Research article appear in the upper corners of the homepage. Charts highlighting trends in some key workforce metrics appear at the bottom.
As an example of the multiple paths to finding the same information, unemployment rates for any county or town can be accessed through Unemployment & Labor Force subject area, through Data by Place, and through Data by Topic by following selection criteria.
Data by Topic provides functionality to find data related to five major subject areas for the state and areas.
Data by Place provides functionality to find data related to the state, metro areas, counties, and towns and cities for major subject areas.
Data Resources provides tools for career exploration, locating potential employers, and employment and wage outcomes of educational program completers.
The site also features blog articles on a range of labor market related topics.
The Center for Workforce Research and Information provides labor market information for informed decision-making. Staff are available to provide guidance on how to find information, what data may best suit a given purpose or otherwise to consult with users on the larger context of labor market conditions and trends.
Governor Janet Mills today announced that Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), will retire from his position on March 14, 2025
AUGUSTA—Keliher is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of DMR. He was re-appointed by Governor Mills as DMR Commissioner in 2019, after serving in the position since 2012. Over his tenure, Keliher has earned a reputation as a strong and influential voice for the protection of Maine's marine resources and environment, and a powerful advocate for the Maine industries, communities, and people that depend on them.
Under Keliher's leadership, DMR worked to strengthen Maine's commercial and recreational fisheries and aquaculture industry through responsible management and industry partnerships. He worked closely with Maine's Federal delegation and State lawmakers to protect Maine's fisheries and marine environment and expand investments to restore fish passage and marine habitats. In recent years, he led State efforts to help Maine's marine industries recover from the pandemic and rebuild working waterfronts after devastating winter storms last year.
"Commissioner Keliher -- Pat -- has served this administration and the people of Maine with great distinction. Under his leadership, he tackled many significant challenges to Maine's commercial fisheries and marine industries, while leading an agency that served its many communities and constituencies with honesty and respect," said Governor Mills. "Maine's commercial fisheries and seafood industries, our marine environment, our working waterfronts, and our coastal communities are better today because of Pat's relentless advocacy for Maine. I will miss his leadership in my Cabinet and wish him well in his retirement. A native of Gardiner, Pat is also an avid outdoorsman. Now he will have more time for training bird dogs, flyfishing, hunting, and most important, spending time with his family."
"After nearly 14 years of dealing with the challenges facing Maine's marine resources it's not the issues I remember most, it's the people." said Commissioner Keliher. "The issues facing the marine sector are ones not easily solved, which means rolling up your sleeves and having tough conversations about how people make a living on the water and about what Maine has to offer. Through the good times and the bad, I have made lasting friendships up and down the coast. This work and the success of the DMR was made possible only through the hard work and dedication of our employees. I leave this job humbled by these friendships and by my extraordinarily talented staff who I was blessed to work with every day."
"Pat has been a tireless advocate for Maine's fishing industry and marine resources. His expertise and advice were critical to our successful effort in Congress to pause the onerous whale regulations put in place by NOAA that threatened Maine's lobster industry," said U.S. Senator Susan Collins. "While we will miss Pat's leadership and his advocacy, I know that we will always be able to find him spending some well-deserved time with his family and enjoying Maine's woods and waters."
"I really like and admire Pat for the hard work he has done on behalf of Maine under difficult circumstances, up to and including the federal government's attempts to shut down the lobster industry," said U.S. Senator Angus King. "It was he that came up with the plan that led to the legislation that saved Maine's lobster industry. He always has tried to do the right thing, and his commitment and passion for this job are unmatched. Personally, Pat is honest, good-humored, incredibly hard-working and a glutton for challenges -- I thank him personally, and on behalf of a grateful state."
"For years, Pat has been a steadfast champion for Maine's fisheries, working tirelessly to support our coastal communities and preserve our heritage industries," said U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree. "His unwavering dedication to protecting Maine's lobster industry from unnecessary regulatory burdens has been invaluable, ensuring that generations of lobstermen can continue this proud tradition. I am deeply grateful for his years of service and wish him all the best in this next chapter."
"For decades, Pat Keliher has been a driving force in the sustainable management of Atlantic coastal fisheries," said Robert Beal, Executive Director of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. "From 2017 to 2021, he served as the Commission Vice-Chair and Chair providing thoughtful and steadfast leadership during the difficult COVID pandemic. Pat led the charge to shift from in-person meetings to virtual meetings, allowing the Commission's management programs to stay on course. Additionally, he oversaw the Commission's disbursement of hundreds of millions of dollars to fishery participants through the CARES Act, enabling the fishing industry to stay afloat during the pandemic. At the management board level, Pat consistently found practical solutions to the complex management issues. I am indebted to Pat for his unwavering support of the Commission, his sound advice, and his commitment to the sustainable management of fishery resources for the benefit of this generation and those to come."
"I can't think of a more challenging job than serving as Maine's top fisheries regulator," said Patrice McCarron, Executive Director of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. "Commissioner Keliher guided the Maine lobster industry through some of its toughest times. Though we didn't always agree, he made the effort to listen, engage in conversation, and always had the industry's best interests at heart. This was especially evident in 2022 when the DMR whole-heartedly backed the MLA's court case against the National Marine Fisheries Service to challenge whale regulations that would have decimated our industry. Together, we achieved a historic victory. Our collaboration also helped secure a significant law in Congress that protected Maine's lobster industry from being shut down by federal whale rules. The MLA is grateful for the Commissioner's dedication to ensuring a future for Maine lobstermen today and in the future."
"Very few people understand the level of dedication, hard work and personal sacrifice Commissioner Keliher has given to this state," said Sebastian Belle, Executive Director of the Maine Aquaculture Association. "His tireless determination to professionally represent the interests of our state's public resources and working waterfront communities established the highest standards of public service. We have been lucky to have him, and he will be sorely missed."
"Pat has always treated me with respect for my opinions on different fisheries management decisions I had made over 9 years I represented the State of Maine as a New England Fisheries Management Council member," said Maine fisherman Terry Alexander. "I looked to Pat through those years as a trusted advisors that would let me know if and why he thought I was wrong. I'm human so sometimes I would listen and sometimes I wouldn't, but I could always count on him for good solid fisheries management advice. Even to this day I look to him to advise me and still will even after he retires whether he likes it or not. Whoever replaces him I hope they keep those lines of communication open to all sides like he has. It makes for good solid management decisions the DMR has to make every day."
"While we are a single industry, the lobster fishery is made up of over 5000 individuals, each with their own experiences and perspective," said David Cousens, lobsterman and former President of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. "Pat has always been able to meet fishermen on their own terms, listen to what they have to say, and find a way forward. He understands the culture of the fishery and its importance to both individual families and communities all along the coast. No one knows better than me that you'll never get everyone to agree, so you have to be guided by what will protect and sustain this resource for future generations. During our many years working together, I have always trusted Pat to take the long view, and to make the difficult decisions with the industry's best interests at heart."
"Commissioner Pat Keliher's dedication to improving the health and vitality of the Gulf of Maine and the waters that sustain it is truly unmatched," said Kate Dempsey, State Director of The Nature Conservancy in Maine."I have had the privilege of working with Pat for the past twenty years, and I've seen firsthand how he has made Maine a national leader in restoring sea-run fish in ways that support the thriving communities that depend on them. Whether he was leading the Atlantic Salmon Commission's efforts to conserve the Machias River and Lakes, promoting the restoration of the Penobscot River at DMR's Division of Sea-Run Fish, or championing working waterfronts as Commissioner and chair of the Land for Maine's Future Program, at every turn Pat has used his integrity, ingenuity, and leadership to leave Maine better than he found it."
"Commissioner Keliher has been a tireless champion for the Maine lobster fishery," said Luke Holden, Founder and CEO of Luke's Lobster. "The amount of change and threat to our heritage industry over the last five years has been tremendous and throughout it all the Commissioner has stood up for and defended the long-term health and sustainability of our fishery and industry. On behalf of my business, which includes my dad who held the very first lobster processing license in the state of Maine, we would like to thank the Commissioner for his nearly 15 years of service and for leaving the department in a better place than he found it."
"Commissioner Keliher has been a strong advocate for sea-run fish restoration over his entire career," said John Burrows, Vice President of U.S. Operations for the Atlantic Salmon Federation. "His support for the conservation and recovery of wild Atlantic salmon, alewives, American shad, American eel, and other species has helped us to reverse centuries of declining numbers of these fish. Runs of alewives and blueback herring returning to Maine's rivers now number in the tens of millions each year, and the economic and ecological impact of this resurgence extends far across the Gulf of Maine. Pat's vision and leadership have been instrumental in this remarkable success story."
"Pat has demonstrated an amazing ability to get things done at both the state and federal level," said Peter Fallon, President of the Maine Association of Charterboat Captains. "He always claims he's not a politician but in fact he is a really good one -- in the best sense of the word. He understands how processes work and builds relationships with people that have allowed him to be an incredibly effective advocate for our fisheries."
Accomplishments during Commissioner Keliher's tenure include:
Strengthening Maine's Commercial Fisheries—Lobster is Maine's highest value fishery, and since Commissioner Keliher took office in 2012, the value paid to Maine's lobstermen has increased by over $120 million. Other Maine fisheries provide important seasonal income, and under his leadership the Department has enhanced these opportunities and provided for expanded participation. Through improved management, including the use of rotational closures, limited access areas, and emergency rulemaking, Maine's scallop fishery has steadily increased in value and landed volume.Scallop harvesters earned an additional six million dollars at the dock in 2023 compared to 2012, on the strength of landings that more than doubled. A license lottery launched in 2019 provided an opportunity for new harvesters to enter this important winter fishery.
Restoring Habitats and Fish Passage—Commissioner Keliher has secured significant funding and formed strategic partnerships with organizations and Maine communities in successful efforts to restore passage for sea-run fish species, including the iconic Atlantic salmon.Keliher was the State lead on raising public funds for the Penobscot River Restoration Project, one of the largest multi dam removal projects in the country. The Department has also raised over $40 million in restoration funds for projects on the St. Croix River, which has the potential to produce the most significant river herring population in the United States. The department received much-need funding through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to kickstart projects throughout the state that will restore access to vital habitat for sea run species.
Protecting Maine's Working Waterfronts—As Chair of the Land for Maine's Future (LMF) board for the past decade, Commissioner Keliher has overseen the administration of funding which has protected dozens of properties, including many working waterfront sites, that are vital to our state's economy. Under Keliher's leadership, in 2024, DMR worked with the Department of Transportation to administer $21.2 million in grants from the Working Waterfront Resilience Grant Program to help 68 wharf and pier owners rebuild from damage caused by January 2024 storms. The funds, which were authorized by the Legislature, represented the single largest investment in storm recovery in Maine history.
Advocating for Maine—Commissioner Keliher has worked closely with the Maine delegation during his tenure to promote stability in federal funding lines that support critical fishery monitoring and assessment needs in Maine. In 2022, Commissioner Keliher led efforts with Maine's congressional delegation to secure a six-year pause on federal whale regulations and to provide $26 million in federal funds that supported the establishment of a marine mammal research and assessment team at DMR to gather needed data on the presence of whales in the Gulf of Maine. The goal of this effort is to protect both Maine's billion-dollar lobster industry and the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Advancing Responsible Policy—During Commissioner Keliher's tenure, the Department has enjoyed a cooperative relationship with the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee, which has supported DMR's pragmatic, nonpartisan, problem-solving approach to legislation. In 2017, under Commissioner Keliher's leadership, DMR advanced a bill to strengthen enforcement of Maine's lobster laws, reflecting the importance of the state's most valuable fishery. During his tenure at DMR, Keliher oversaw the implementation of the state's first quota system for Maine's lucrative elver fishery, which has not only helped the state sustain the resource and protect Maine elver harvesters' access to the quota, but also significantly reduced the incidents of illegal harvesting, which declined by 92% in the first year of the system's implementation.
Expanding Fishing Opportunity and Diversification—In 2022, the State was able to achieve a major increase in menhaden quota, from 2 million pounds to more than 24 million pounds. That ten-fold increase in state quota has provided both menhaden and lobster harvesters in Maine with much-needed certainty in their ability to harvest and source bait. In 2014, DMR's Public Health Bureau began using a new method, known as high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), to test for biotoxins in shellfish, which significantly improved the timeline to obtain test results and maximizes harvest opportunities for both wild harvest shellfish fisheries and the growing aquaculture sector. The state has also seen tremendous growth in the aquaculture sector, which provides an important diversification opportunity for those working on the water.
Bolstering the Marine Economy in Times of Crisis—DMR has served a critical role in helping to ensure the survival of Maine's marine economy through resource declines and economic shocks, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. DMR has administered over $40 million in disaster relief funds in the last decade, including direct relief payments;infrastructure investments in private seafood dealers, processors and marine suppliers; investments in infrastructure of statewide importance, such as the Portland Fish Exchange and Fish Pier; and license cost reimbursements.
Upgrading Marine Resource Enforcement Assets—The Department's Bureau of Marine Patrol has made steady progress upgrading the patrol vessel fleet during the Commissioner's tenure. Since February 2014, the Bureau has replaced four large patrol vessels, added two midrange patrol vessels, replaced four small patrol vessels, added a new dive boat, and replaced the Bureau's fixed wing amphibious aircraft. These accomplishments have enhanced Marine Patrol's ability to investigate and patrol marine resource activities at sea and have provided more capable and safe platforms for officers to respond to maritime emergencies and searches.
During his tenure, Commissioner Keliher served as Chair of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, as well as ASMFC's Lobster Management Board; as a member of the New England Fisheries Management Councill; as a member of the Board of the Finance Authority of Maine; and as Chair of the Land's for Maine's Future program.
In 2014, President Obama appointed him the non-federal Commissioner of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization. That same year the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center honored him with a Distinguished Maine Policy Fellowship for his extensive work in marine resources policy development.
Prior to serving as Commissioner, Keliher worked as a registered Maine hunting guide and charter boat captain. He also served as Executive Director of the Coastal Conservation Association of Maine, as Executive Director of the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission, and as Director of DMR's Sea-Run Fisheries Bureau.
The Governor will name an Acting Commissioner for the Department before his departure, if a permanent Commissioner is not yet nominated. Any candidate for Commissioner will be subject to a hearing before the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee and confirmation by the Maine State Senate.
STATE INFLUENZA STATS
COPING FOR THE RECREATIONAL SECTOR SEPARATION AND DATA COLLECTION AMENDMENT
AUGUSTA—The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), along with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), have scheduled a series of scoping hearings to gather public input on issues and information to be considered in the Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Bluefish FMP. Hearings will be held February 24 – March 5. Written comments will be accepted through March 20, 2025.
Scoping is the first and best opportunity to provide input on the issues to be addressed during development of management options. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to consider modifications to the recreational management program for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish. Specifically, options may consider managing for-hire recreational fisheries separately from other recreational fishing modes (referred to as sector separation), and options related to the collection and use of recreational data, such as private angler reporting and enhanced for-hire vessel trip reporting requirements. The Public Information/Scoping Documentprovides a broad overview of the issues identified for consideration in the amendment. Additional information and updates are available on the MAMFC action page or the ASMFC public input page.
HEARING SCHEDULE
Below is information on how to participate in each hearing. If you are unable to participate in your state’s scheduled hearing, you are welcome to participate in any of the hearings.
**UPDATED DATE**
Tuesday, February 25
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Webinar Hearing (Register here)
Joseph Cimino (NJ)
609.748.2020
Wednesday, February 26
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Hearing
In-Person Location: New York State Marine Resources Headquarters, 123 Kings Park Blvd., Kings Park, NY 11754
Martin Gary (NY)
631.444.0430
Matthew Gates (CT)
860.876.4393
Thursday, February 27
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hybrid Hearing
In-Person Location: University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium, 215 South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
Jason McNamee (RI)
401.537.4141
Tuesday, March 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Webinar Hearing (Register here)
Ron Owens (PRFC)
804.224.7148
Pat Geer (VA)
757.247.2200
Chris Batsavage (NC)
252.241.2995
Wednesday, March 5
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Webinar Hearing (Register here)
Corrin Flora (ME)
207.446.8126
Renee Zobel (NH)
603.868.1095
Nichola Meserve (MA)
978.619.0017
Additional webinar instructions are available HERE.
SUBMITTING COMMENT
All interested individuals are encouraged to provide comments at any of five public scoping hearings or by submitting written comments through one of the methods listed below. Comments must be received by 11:59 pm EST on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
ONLINE at https://mafmc.knack.com/public-comments#rec-sector-separation-data-collection/
EMAIL to kdancy@mafmc.org (subject: Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection)
MAIL to Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 800 North State Street, Suite 201, Dover, DE 19901 (Please write “Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection” on the envelope)
Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings!
Upcoming classes:
Life Safety Code 101 -
March 4, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
This one-day class will provide a working overview of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 101 "Life Safety Code" for fire and life safety in the building environment. The topics covered will include classification of occupancy types, adequate means of egress, occupant load factors, and occupancy specific hazards to fire and life safety. The Life Safety Code is adopted in the State of Maine as the state code for fire and life safety in buildings.
Wage & Hour Compliance -
March 5, 2025 l 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Northern Maine Community College, Edmunds Center, 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle
This course is designed for human resource or benefits professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, or payroll supervisors. Labor laws can be complex. This seminar covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, rest breaks, leave requirements (earned paid leave, family medical leave, family sick leave and leave for victims of violence). This class addresses commonly asked labor-related questions.
Mine Safety & Health Administration: Refresher
March 6, 2025 l 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive,
Augusta
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires all surface mining (i.e., stone crushing, gravel pit, etc.) employees to receive an eight-hour annual training. This one-day course will cover generic MSHA training. However, site-specific training will also need to be conducted once you return to your respective job sites.
Ladder Safety-
March 7, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
Ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. However, falls can be reduced if people use caution when climbing ladders or when working in places where falls are a potential hazard. This half-day course will demonstrate how falls from ladders can be prevented through education, which includes planning for their use, ladder inspection, and using basic ladder safeguards.
Mental Health First Aid at Work -
March 11, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
Mental Health First Aid at Work teaches employees how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges encountered in the workplace.
Wage & Hour Compliance -
March 12, 2025 l 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SafetyWorks Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
This course is designed for human resource or benefits professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, or payroll supervisors. Labor laws can be complex. This seminar covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, rest breaks, leave requirements (earned paid leave, family medical leave, family sick leave and leave for victims of violence). This class addresses commonly asked labor-related questions.
Safety and the Supervisor –
March 12, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Northern Maine Community College, Edmunds Center, 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle
The success of any safety program is dependent on your front-line supervisors. Do they have the technical and interpersonal skills it takes to move your safety program in a positive direction? This training discusses the interpersonal skills all supervisors should develop to create a positive safety culture. In addition, the course will outline the key tasks supervisors should be performing daily to identify hazards and keep their employees safe.
10-Hr. Construction Standards –
March 13 & 14, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Day 1); 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Day 2) Northern Maine Community College, Keegan Room, 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle
This one-and-a-half-day course teaches hazard identification and controls on a variety of construction industry safety and health topics (29 CFR 1926). This is an entry-level course and attendees who complete this course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion certificate.
Wage & Hour Compliance –
March 19, 2025 l 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University of New England, Biddeford, 11 Hills Beach Road, Marcil Hall, Room 124, Biddeford
This course is designed for human resource or benefits professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, or payroll supervisors. Labor laws can be complex. This seminar covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, rest breaks, leave requirements (earned paid leave, family medical leave, family sick leave and leave for victims of violence). This class addresses commonly asked labor-related questions.
Trenching & Excavation –
March 21, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
This course explains the dangers to employees from trenching and excavation operations, soil classifications, OSHA requirements, and the types of protective systems to prevent cave-ins. You will also learn what is meant by "competent person".
Impairment Detection Training for Employers –
March 27, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
This one-day training session is designed to help owners, managers, and supervisors recognize and respond appropriately to employee-impairment in the workplace in order to reduce worker accidents and injuries. Participants will be taught procedures to detect impairment regardless of the substance or cause. This class is designed to fulfill the federal DOT requirements for reasonable suspicion training of supervisors. In addition, participants will learn how to develop and implement policies that address impairment in the workplace and are in compliance with Maine's Substance Use Testing Law.
Mine Safety & Health Administration: Refresher –
March 28, 2025 l 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires all surface mining (i.e., stone crushing, gravel pit, etc.) employees to receive an eight-hour annual training. This one-day course will cover generic MSHA training. However, site-specific training will also need to be conducted once you return to your respective job sites.
Register and browse more SafetyWorks! classes: https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/training/scheduled_classes/register.shtml
If you have questions about safety or upcoming classes, reach out to SafetyWorks! at 1-877-SAFE-345 or general.bls-safetyworks@maine.gov.
If you have questions about Wage and Hour compliance, please reach out to the Wage and Hour Division at 207-623-7900 or bls.mdol@maine.gov, or visit www.maine.gov/labor/bls/.
Upcoming OSHA classes:
SafetyWorks! is also a host site for the Region 1 OSHA Training Institute Education Center. The next classes will be:
March 17-March 20, 2025 510 Course OSHA Standards for Construction Industry
March 24-25, 2025 Transition to Safer Chemicals
March 31-April 4, 2025 OSHA Standards for Maritime Standards
To register go to https://oshaedne.com/osha-503/ or call 800-449-6742. Please note, these classes have a registration fee to attend.
Twelve Insurance Policies Certified for PFML Private Plan Substitutions
AUGUSTA—The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program announced the certification of 12 PFML-approved insurance policies that can be used by employers in applying for fully insured-private plan substitutions.
Under the PFML law, an employer may apply to obtain a substitution that demonstrates a paid family and medical leave insurance policy offers the rights, protections and benefits that are substantially equivalent to those provided to employees under the law. The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) adopted minimum criteria through the rulemaking process to determine plans that are substantially equivalent to the PFML law.
With the assistance of the Maine Bureau of Insurance (BOI), a checklist was developed to review insurance policies filed by insurance carriers to determine they have met the requirements established in the Maine Insurance Code to offer the insurance policy to the market. The BOI then forwarded approved insurance policies to the PFML program for review to determine whether and certify the policy as satisfying the requirements, and offers rights, protections and benefits for substantial equivalency established in the PFML law. A guide detailing the fully-insured private plan substitution process can be found here.
“We are excited to hit another major milestone for the program by certifying these policies for employers to have a choice of a plan that works best for them,” said PFML Director Luke Monahan.
“The Bureau appreciates the opportunity to work with DOL to provide Maine employers with these private plan options,” said Superintendent of Insurance Bob Carey. “From the time DOL adopted the final rules, staff at the Bureau worked in close coordination with DOL staff and insurance carriers to make sure these private plans meet the requirements of the PFML law and the insurance code.”
An employer may also meet the requirements in law through a self-insured plan, which is provided directly by an employer, rather than through an insurance carrier. A self-insured plan will be reviewed by the PFML program to certify it offers rights, protections, and benefits that are substantially equivalent to those provided by the State plan. A guide outlining the self-insurance application process can be found here.
The list of approved and certified insurance policies can be found under the Department’s webpage on paid family and medical leave under the employer resources tab. The list will be regularly updated as additional policies are reviewed and received approval by the Bureau of Insurance and certification by the Department of Labor.
Employers may apply to obtain a substitution beginning April 1, 2025 through the Maine Paid Leave Portal.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
BAR HARBOR
Harry F. Shultz III, Collegeville, Pa., to Harry Francis Shultz III, Revocable Trust, Collegeville, Pa., land with buildings.
Harry F. Shultz III and Christine P. Shultz III, Collegeville, Pa., to Harry F. Shultz III, Collegeville, Pa., land with buildings.
CRANBERRY ISLES
Kelly N. Hillenburg Bypass Trust UTD June 12, 2006, Los Angeles, Calif., to Nancy L. Hillenburg, Los Angeles, Calif., land with buildings.
MOUNT DESERT
John Wilmerding Revocable Trust to Gerald M. Gerrish and Andrea R. Gerrish, Bar Harbor, as joint tenants, land with buildings and improvements.
Deborah D. Fisher and Leah L. Taylor, Mount Desert to Deborah D. Fisher and Leah L. Taylor, Mount Desert, as joint tenants, land with buildings and improvements.
Loutit Family LLC, Essex, Conn., to Christopher J. Toomey Trust, Southwest Harbor, land with improvements.
Douglas M. Loutit, Essex, Conn., James F.R. Loutit, Austin, Texas, and Christopher L. Loutit, Raleigh, N.C., to Christopher J. Toomey Trust Feb. 3, 1993, Southwest Harbor, land.
Gerald M. Gerrish and Andrea R. Gerrish, Bar Harbor to Evergreen Sound LLC, Bar Harbor, land with buildings and improvements.
Judith A. Carbone, Sterling, Mass., to Judith A. Carbone and Richard Carbone, Sterling, Mass., as joint tenants, land with buildings and improvements.
Alfred Marc Chalfoun and Victoria Helen Paskett, Southwest Harbor to Island Homes LLC, Southwest Harbor, land with buildings and improvements.
Ingrid Doris Loughlin, Mount Desert to Charles Walter West, Mount Desert, land with buildings and improvements.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
NewRez LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Fort Washington, Pa., to Island Homes LLC, Southwest Harbor, land with buildings and improvements.
Alan G. Damboise and Stephanie A. Damboise, f/k/a Stephanie A. Adams, Brownville to Alan G. Dam-boise and Stephanie A. Damboise, Brownville and Stephen A. Damboise, Waterville, as joint tenants, 50% interest, time-share estate at Harbor Ridge Condominium, Southwest Harbor, Unit 31, Week 24-Even Year.
Karlene L. Additon-Strout, f/k/a Karlene L. Additon, Waterville to Ryan Additon, Windham, 50% interest, time-share estate at Harbor Ridge Condominium, Southwest Harbor, Unit 55, Week 28.
Judith G. Pott, a/k/a Judith Goodwin Pott, New York to Judith Goodwin Pott 2025 Real Estate Trust, New York, land with improvements.
TREMONT
Lydia Rogers Residence Trust Dec. 2, 2002 to Juliana Adelman, Ian Adelman and Elizabeth Fay Adelman, Portland, one-half interest, land.
Burt A. Adelman Residence Trust Dec. 2, 2002, a/k/a Burt Adelman Residence Trust, Concord, Mass., to Juliana Adelman, Ian Adelman and Elizabeth Fay Adelman, Portland, one-half interest, land.
Burt Adelman and Lydia Rogers to Juliana Adelman and Elizabeth Fay Adelman, Portland, land.
Hayward Family Enterprises Limited Partnership, Fayetteville, Ark., to Hayward Family Enterprises LLLP, Fayetteville, Ark., land with buildings and improvements.
Alan C. French and Mary P. French, Aiken, S.C., to Summer Winds at Seal Cove LLC, Aiken, S.C., land with buildings and improvements.
If you’d like to donate to help support us, you can, but no pressure! Just click here (about how you can give) or here (a direct link), which is the same as the button below.
If you’d like to sponsor the Bar Harbor Story, you can! Learn more here.
Follow us on Facebook
GO MDI! and I thought you didn't cover sports ;)