BRIEFS: Seawall Road Meeting Location Changed
Acadia Wildlife Center Open House Set! Acadia Senior College Annual Meeting! Carolyn Gage Lecture TONIGHT! Pride Events, Real Estate and More!
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—The following are briefs and press releases that we want to make sure you get, but have put together so that you aren’t receiving more than three emails from us a day.
SEAWALL MEETING LOCATION CHANGE!
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The MaineDOT has scheduled a public meeting for the Towns of Tremont and Southwest Harbor, to discuss the Seawall Road closure, for Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. in the Pemetic School Gym, 327 Main Street, Southwest Harbor.
Open House and Silent Auction!
ACADIA WILDLIFE CENTER IS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF REHABILITATING INJURED NATIVE WILDLIFE!
TOWN HILL—Join Acadia Wildlife Center for its annual open house and silent acution on Saturday July 6, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Town Hill Community Hall 1328 ME-102, Bar Harbor.
At the community center there will be a silent auction, raffle, baked goods, local restaurant participants, playground, and more! The center has many gift items and gift certificates donated by local businesses and every dollar will support the ongoing work of Acadia Wildlife Center.
Staff will be drawing two raffle tickest at the end of the day, each winner and three of their guests will be invited to a release of wild animal that has been rehabilitated and is ready to go back to the wild!
At the nature center (attend via shuttle from community center) people can explore the Nature Center, meet the Animal Ambassadors, learn about wildlife rehabilitation and environmental conservation! Guests will learn about each species and observe wildlife usually only ever seen from a distance. The ambassador non-releasable education animals currently in the Center are: a red fox, bald eagle, porcupine, skunk, vulture, great horned owl, bats, red-tailed hawk, and others.
Directions: Please park at Town Hill's Community Hall which has plenty of free parking. Our Silent Auction, Bake Sale and much more will be outside the community hall. We will be providing shuttle rides from the Town Hill's Community Hall, 5 minutes down the road to our Nature Center, and then back to the hall throughout the day.
All the details can be found here
FUNDRAISER:
$2 will be donated to Acadia Wildlife Center for every mocktail bought from The Annex - by Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor, Me through the end of October!
ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE ANNUAL MEETING
NORTHEAST HARBOR—Acadia Senior College held its annual meeting and potluck supper on Monday at the Neighborhood House.
New board members are Ellie Pascoe, Lisa Crockett and Art Blank. The group also elected its officers: Mike Hastings, president. Candy Emlen, vice president. Jim Vekasi, treasurer. Dixie Hathaway, secretary.
BAR HARBOR PRIDE!
The Pride Festival is still looking for volunteers to help out with its Saturday Pride festival and other events this weekend! Fill out the Google form here: https://forms.gle/kVJe68oLFvjE6nkFA
EVENTS:
Thursday, June 6
Drag Queen Karaoke with the Curbside Queens at Leary’s Landing Irish Pub at 10 p.m.
Strong Women and Their Broad Influence at the Bar Harbor Historical Society, West Street from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7
Pride Dance Party at Lompoc Cafe, Rodick Street, 10 p.m.
Drag Show with the Curbside Queens (at Fogtown in Ellsworth) 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 8
Pride Festival at 33 Kennebec Street 1 to 5 p.m.
Drag Show with the Curbside Queens at the Criterion Theatre on Cottage Street - 8 p.m. Tickets/ criteriontheatre.fanlink.tv/060824
TONIGHT: STRONG WOMEN AND THEIR BROAD INFLUENCE
BAY FERRIES’ NEW CEO
CHARLOTTE TOWN, PEI—Bay Ferries Limited (BFL) and Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL) has appointed Mark Wilson as president and chief executive officer for the companies. BFL and NFL operate ferry services connecting the communities in the three Maritime provinces and Maine including the CAT Ferry that runs from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia.
“Mark Wilson has a proven track record, strong leadership abilities and wealth of experience in the marine transportation sector,” said Danny Bartlett, vice chair of the companies’ ownership group. “He was recruited three years ago by our late Chairman and CEO Mark MacDonald as part of a well-considered and developed succession plan.”
Wilson has been with the companies since May 2021, starting as vice president of marine operations, becoming senior vice president in July 2022 and acting chief executive officer in August 2023.
DAWNLAND FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND IDEAS
BAR HARBOR—The Abbe Museum presents the Dawnland Festival of Arts and Ideas on July 12-14 at the College of the Atlantic. This multi-day event is free and open to the public and will feature a Native American arts market, public performances and panel conversations.
“Native arts and cultures cannot be separated from Native ways of knowing. The Dawnland Festival of Arts and Ideas continues to celebrate the Native creative economy on Wabanaki homelands while lifting up Indigenous thought leadership vital to the conversation on a healthy planet and society for us all," said Betsy Richards (Cherokee), executive director and senior partner with Wabanaki Nations.
More than 50 leading Native artists from across the United States and Canada will share artwork ranging from ash baskets, beadwork, textiles, painting, fashion and pottery representing the breadth and excellence of Indigenous art.
Panelists include: scientist and author Dr. Suzanne Greenlaw (Maliseet); attorney Corey Hinton (Passamaquoddy); curator and Forge Project Executive Director Candice Hopkins (Carcross/Tagish First Nations); attorney and Brown University visiting professor Honor Keeler (Cherokee Nation); filmmaker, photographer and educator Jared Lank (Mi’kmaq); author, radio host and former legislator Donna Loring (Penobscot); author and attorney Sherri Mitchell (Penobscot); James Beard Award-winning chef Sherry Pocknett (Wampanoag); anthropologist and scholar Dr. Darren Ranco (Penobscot); James Beard Award-nominated Chef Joe Robbins (Penobscot); Executive Director of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Lisa Sockbasin (Passamaquoddy); and artist and arts and culture leader Frances Soctomah (Passamaquoddy).
Performances will take place throughout the weekend, including concerts by musician Firefly the Hybrid (Penobscot) and Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora) in addition to performances by Penobscot Nation drum group Burnurwubskek Singers; Eastern Woodlands flutist Hawk Henries (Nipmuc); storyteller/artist Geo Neptune (Passamaquoddy); singer/songwriter JJ Otero (Navajo/Hopi); and storyteller/artist Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq).
The festival is supported in part by grants from the Maine Office of Tourism and the Henry Luce Foundation, along with a partnership with College of the Atlantic. For the latest information, visit dawnlandfestival.org.
Read Around MDI Program Encourages Summer Reading & Issues Challenge
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Island Readers & Writers, (IRW) in collaboration with local libraries, has published Read Around MDI—a print compilation of book-based events for children in summer 2024. All events listed within are free to attend but may require registration. Read Around MDI booklets will be available at participating libraries beginning in June.
The Bass Harbor Library, Island Readers & Writers, Jesup Memorial Library, Northeast Harbor Library, Southwest Harbor Library and Somesville Library have all contributed events to the Read Around MDI booklet, including summer reading kickoffs and celebrations, storytimes, author & illustrator book signings, and outdoor programs.
In addition to the schedule of events, the booklet includes a challenge for young readers: “Visit each participating library around the island and spot the dragon hiding there! Once you’ve found it, have a librarian check it off your list. Turn this completed quest in by the end of summer to claim your prize!” This challenge is intended to help broaden awareness of MDI’s beautiful libraries and their many resources and programs.
Island Readers & Writers (IRW) is proud to bring together youth librarians and book-loving organizations to promote summer reading and fun with books. In addition to the Read Around MDI booklet, patrons can find copies of IRW’s annual Summer Booklist, a publication of 35 of the best new titles for children Pre-K–grade eight, with a special focus on Maine authors and illustrators.
This collaboration is made possible in part by the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust.
"The Wild Gardens of Acadia: A Unique Teacher for Cultivating Native Plants" with Anne Kozak
Thursday, June 13 at 7pm
BAR HARBOR—Jesup Memorial Library, in collaboration with the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, is pleased to announce a talk with Anne Kozak on Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM. Kozak will present a captivating talk and slide show titled "The Wild Gardens of Acadia: A Unique Teacher for Cultivating Native Plants."
The 2024 issue of Chebacco explores how summer and year-round residents have impacted Mount Desert Island through various initiatives. The Wild Gardens of Acadia, located at Sieur de Monts Springs, stands out as a significant project. Since 1961, a dedicated group of mostly women transformed a three-quarter acre site into twelve distinct habitats, each showcasing native plants found in similar settings across Acadia. Today, the Gardens boast over 400 labeled native plants and attract up to 800 visitors daily during the peak season.
In her Chebacco article, Anne Kozak, a volunteer since 1972, delves into the rich history of the Gardens, which are primarily maintained by volunteers, a summer intern, and supervisory gardener Geneva Langley. Visitors to the Gardens not only learn to identify native plants but also discover how to incorporate these plants into their own gardens, promoting environmental protection and wildlife sustainability.
Anne Kozak’s presentation will trace the development of the Gardens over the past 63 years, highlighting significant milestones and contributions.
In June 2022, after forty-five years, Anne retired as a faculty member and director of College of the Atlantic’s writing program. Her greatest accomplishment, she feels, was developing the Writing Center where trained peer tutors assist other students with a range of writing assignments. On her retirement, the college renamed it the Anne Kozak Center for Excellence in Writing. For many years, Anne covered Bar Harbor and Mount Desert as well as Acadia National Park for the Bar Harbor Times and Mount Desert Islander. In 2016, she and Susan Leiter published The Wild Gardens of Acadia, and Images of America: Acadia National Park was published in 2023. In that year, not only did Friends of Acadia honor Anne with the Acadia Inspiration award, but she was also named a Steward of History by the Bar Harbor Historical Society.
This event is free and open to the public. Register here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/kozak
TRENTON PANCAKE BREAKFASTS
Per WDEA and many thanks to them for letting us share it.
“Circle your calendars and save the dates! Here is the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast Schedule for 2024. This is the 32nd anniversary of the first Pancake Breakfast! That's right, these started back in 1992!
The dates are
June 22
July 20
August 17
September 21
November 2, Hunter's Breakfast
“The cost is only $12.00 per adults, $6.00 for children aged 5 to 12 , with children under 5 eating for free.
“There are pancakes, blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee and French toast too! Bring your own chocolate chips and ask nicely and Kevin will make you chocolate chip pancakes! The pancake/french toast breakfasts are served from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the October 28th Hunter's Breakfast will be served from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“AM 1370 WDEA will be broadcasting from the Breakfasts as we have in the past!
“All the proceeds go to the equipment fund and other items that the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department needs to purchase. All the pancakes and the public's participation have helped fund thermal cameras and even a new fire truck without impacting the tax rate!”
Open Garden Day 2024
Saturday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SEAL HARBOR—Tour six private gardens—details here.
It’s $50 per guest. Stay as long as you like, just let organizers know if you plan to arrive morning or afternoon. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is held rain or shine.
Proceeds benefit dozens of local horticultural and conservation projects.
Note this is a shuttle-only tour, no private car access. Signs and volunteers will direct you to parking on east Cooksey Drive. Free bus access to Seal Harbor from Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor via Island Explorer. Most gardens have uneven terrain, stairs or narrow paths so are not handicap or stroller accessible. Houses are NOT open. Restroom available at Seal Harbor Village Green. No video cameras, dogs, or smoking. Cell phone photography only.
Free Workshop Invites Community Members to Explore the Meaning and Value of Mindfulness and Self Compassion
ELLSWORTH—Community members are invited to join Healthy Acadia on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at The Moore Community Center, 125 State St., Ellsworth, to explore the meaning and value of Mindfulness and Self Compassion.
We live in a fast-paced world that can feel rushed, unpredictable, and sometimes unkind. Add to this our daily stress and inner critic which can leave us depleted and anxious. The good news is there are strategies within the toolbox of mindfulness and self-compassion to help us live in a calm, clear, and connected way.
Mindfulness and self-compassion are inner resources that allow us to soothe and regulate ourselves in the presence of distress, teaching us to handle life's challenges with a gentler and more forgiving attitude. People who practice self-compassion experience greater happiness, life satisfaction, and motivation, alongside improved relationships and physical health. They also report lower levels of anxiety and depression and increased resilience in coping with stressful life events.
Mindfulness is a core component of self-compassion. Mindfulness focuses primarily on acceptance of experience itself, while self-compassion centers on caring for oneself. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion enable us to live with less resistance toward ourselves and our lives. By fully accepting a feeling or experience and being kind to ourselves because of it, we can endure hardships and challenges with greater ease.
Join Sonya Connelly and Ursula Hanson for an experiential Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workshop. Participants will learn about the importance of cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion in their lives as well as tips and tools to use each day.
Pre-registration is required for this free event. To register, go to
bit.ly/mindful-self-723. For more information, contact Sonya Connelly at 207-610-9895 or sonya.connelly@healthyacadia.org.
Sonya Connelly has been serving as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator at Healthy Acadia since 2020. She holds a master's degree in counseling and has extensive experience in bereavement support and spiritual formation. With decades of study in mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices, Sonya is deeply passionate about simplicity and slow living.
Ursula Hanson, LCSW, has been leading Healthy Acadia’s Mindfulness in Education Program and the Monthly Mindfulness Series since 2017. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist in various settings, Ursula has harnessed the power of mindfulness to manage her own anxiety and enhance her overall happiness.
Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for everyone to lead healthy lives. They serve Washington and Hancock counties and provide additional community health support and leadership across Maine. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s community health initiatives, visit healthyacadia.org.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
BAR HARBOR
Valarie V. Demento, Wells, Marcia M. Demento, Albuquerque, N.M., and Sandra Jo Demento, Natrona Heights, N.H., to Laura Everrett and Travis Everrett, Windham, as joint tenants with Warranty Covenants, land together with buildings and improvements.
Malcolm S. Ellis and Mary Doud Ellis, Salsbury Cove to Maximilliano F. Presa and Klarina G Guzman Bosto, Tremont. Joint tenants with quitclaim covenant, land with buildings and improvements.
Padraic’s Parc, LLC, Bar Harbor to Bos Properties, Freeport, quitclaim covenant, lot of parcel of land together with improvements.
Gallaghers Travels, LLC, Bar Harbor to Bos Properties, LLC, quitclaim covenants, lot of parcel of land together with improvements.
Gallaghers Travels, LLC, Bar Harbor to Bos Properties, LLC, quitclaim covenants lot of parcel of land together with improvements.
H Squared Inc., Bar Harbor to HareKunj, LLC, North Conway, N.H., quitclaim covenant lot or parcel of land together with buildings and improvements.
Liesl Delisio, co-trustee of the Berton Zbar and Suzanne P. Zbar Trust, dated Oct. 11, 2019, to Trisha E. Killiany, Bar Harbor, land together with improvements.
Donald E. Smith Family Bypass Trust, Bar Harbor to Andrew R. Shea and Leslyn M. Shea, Bar Harbor, joint tenants, Robert Shea and Constance Shea, Bar Harbor, parcel of land together with improvements.
Estate of Joan H. Smith, Bar Harbor to Andrew R. Shea and Leslyn M. Shea, joint tenants, Robert Shea and Constance Shea, Bar Harbor, land together with improvements.
Estate of Joan H. Smith, Bar Harbor to Andrew R. Shea and Leslyn M. Shea, joint tenants, Robert Shea and Constance Shea, Bar Harbor, land together with improvements.
Malcolm S. Ellis and Mary Doud Ellis, Salsbury Cove to Maximilliano F. Presa and Klarina G. Guzman.
MOUNT DESERT
James Peter and Judith Ellen Aylen, Brandenton, Fla., Edward J Kinsey and Kristi L. Kinsey, Bar Harbor, land together with improvements.
Cassady Pappas and Abbie Severance Pappas, Bar Harbor to Bruce Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson of Crescent City, Fla., Robert C. Treworgy and Jamie L. Treworgy, Bangor as quitclaim covenants lot or parent of land together with improvements.
Joan F. Langenberg, St. Louis, Mo., to Joan F. Langenberg Revocable Trust, a parcel of land together with buildings.
George K. Wagner and Anna J. Wagner, Snyder County, Pa., to Willows Wonder, LLC, Mount Desert, quitclaim covenant, land together with buildings or improvements.
Terrance F. Holmes and Wenke K. Holmes, Trustee of the Holmes Family Revocable Trust, Atkinson, N.H., to Coady H. Modeen, Bar Harbor, land together with buildings and improvements.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
Richard A. Duval and Brenda Duval, Round Rock, Texas, to Peter Santalucia and Miriam Meeryung Kwon, Trustees of Peter Santalucia Revocable Trust dated Oct. 10, 2018, Orchard Park, N.Y., warranty covenants as joint tenants, Harbor Ridge Condominiums unit 45, week 42.
Jay. B. Clement II and Rhonda L. Clement, Orland to Peter Santalucia and Miriam Meeryung Kwon, Trustees of Peter Santalucia Revocable Trust dated Oct. 10, 2018, Orchard Park, N.Y., warranty covenants as joint tenants, Harbor Ridge Condominiums unit 37, week 39.
Martha H. Phillips, Naples, Fla., to Peter Santalucia and Miriam Meeryung Kwon, Trustees of Peter Santalucia Revocable Trust dated Oct. 10, 2018, Orchard Park, N.Y., warranty covenants as joint tenants, Harbor Ridge Condominiums unit 16, week 25.
Frank A. Obidienzo and Lucille A. Loguercio, King Park, N.Y., to Peter Santalucia and Miriam Meeryung Kwon, Trustees of Peter Santalucia Revocable Trust dated Oct. 10, 2018, Orchard Park, N.Y., warranty covenants as joint tenants, Harbor Ridge Condominiums unit 55, week 22.
Frank A. Obidienzo and Lucille A. Loguercio, King Park, N.Y., to Peter Santalucia and Miriam Meeryung
TREMONT
Andrew W. Harkins of Tremont and Tyler Harkins of Tremont to Kevin T. Alsgaard and Richard Barrett of Bar Harbor, tenants in common with quitclaim covenants, lot or parcel of land together with any improvements.
TRENTON
Sprague Family Properties, LLC., Lamoine to Enfield Sand and Gravel, LLC., of Bernard, with quitclaim covenant a lot or parcel of land together with improvements.