Monahan Will Resign From Trenton Selectboard
Briefs and Press Releases: Chess match Saturday, MDES budget, BH Design Review Board and More
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But, we’ve been covering a lot of meetings lately, and some of them don’t necessarily need a full, long article, so we’ve put them in here. Those are labelled “BRIEF” in their headlines. The press releases will not have that label.
Also, all the holiday happenings are here. We’ve been updating and collating them as we go along, but don’t want to keep sending out an email to you each time that happens.
BRIEF: Monahan to Resign From Trenton Select Board
TRENTON—During an efficient eleven-minute select board meeting on Tuesday, December 10, Trenton Select Board member Dan Monahan announced that he would be resigning in 2025.
“Sadly, I will be resigning from the Trenton Select Board in the spring of 2025 because my family and I will be moving. My plan is to resign effective May 18, 2025, which is the day before the municipal election/annual town meeting. That way, my position can be put on the municipal election ballot in May for someone to run to fill out the remaining year in my three-year term. I have learned so much during my almost five years on the board and really am really grateful for everyone’s support and engagement,” Monahan said.
During the meeting, Monahan said that he and his family will be moving back to MDI in the spring and he will no longer be able to serve on the Trenton Select Board.
Monahan did not have a resignation letter on December 10 for the select board to accept, but said that he would get one in next week so that the seat can be put onto the ballot.
Town Clerk Carol Walsh said that nomination papers for Monahan’s seat can be taken out Feb 7, 2025 and will be due back by March 21.
During the meeting, the select board also voted unanimously to renew the town’s contract with Hancock County for the animal control officer position. The town shares the animal control officer position with several other towns via a contract with the county.
The next meeting was scheduled for December 24 and the select board voted unanimously to cancel that meeting and allow the select board members to go to the town office and sign payroll and accounts payable warrants on December 23 or 24 instead. The next meeting of the select board will be January 7, 2025.
BRIEF: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FINDS TWO PROJECTS APPROPRIATE
BAR HARBOR—In a hybrid Zoom and in-person meeting, the Bar Harbor Design Review Board issued two certificates of appropriateness during its December 12 meeting.
There were no public comments.
Applicants will also have to get a building permit before doing the work.
36 KENNEBEC
Sue Spoelhof of WMH Architects represented Village Green Rentals, LLC. for 36 Kennebec Place. Owners have been converting existing garage space to apartments for its employees. The project requires replacing a garage door with windows and clapboards. It installs a new door, new siding, and window trim. It’s phase two of a multi-phase renovation, Spoelhof said.
“What about the fact that it’s asbestos siding?” board member Pancho Cole asked.
The removal of that existing asbestos siding will be addressed with a contracting expert for that asbestos’ mitigation. The new color is slightly darker than the paint on the existing building. It was unanimously approved.
IVY MANOR INN
Peter Hastings represented HP & J Holdings for an installation of fences and freestanding walls at 194 Main Street. It was unanimously approved.
LINKS TO LEARN MORE
https://www.barharbormaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12122024-3521
https://barharbormaine.gov/271/Design-Review-Board
https://www.townhallstreams.com/stream.php?location_id=37&id=56756
Support the Jesup Library this Holiday Season By Sponsoring a Story!
BAR HARBOR—This holiday season, give the gift of reading. Jesup Memorial Library invites community members to join our Story Sponsors program, a unique opportunity to support our Youth Services Department while dedicating a book to a loved one.
For a donation of just $15, you can choose a title from our curated list of books to add to the library’s youth collection. Each sponsored book will feature a custom bookplate inside the cover, dedicated to you, a loved one, or even a young reader who loves seeing their name in a library book. It’s a thoughtful and personal gift for anyone who cherishes reading and supports local libraries.
“One of the best parts of my job is seeing the unbridled joy on a child's face when the book they've been waiting for is ready for them at the library,” said Abby Morrow, the youth services librarian at Jesup Memorial Library. “These avid readers are passionate about books and it's so exciting to see them not only reading, but making their ‘to be read’ lists, talking with their friends about books, and asking for recommendations. It's magical to see them laying this foundation for lifelong reading at the Jesup. Currently, we're counting down the days to the new Dog Man and Wings of Fire graphic novel releases next month, and already looking for book releases in March, including the new Hunger Games book!”
Abby continues, “Story Sponsors is a great way to give the gift of reading this holiday season. Perfect for the person who has everything, this program gives our patrons and supporters an opportunity to dedicate a new library book in honor (or in memory of) a loved one. We're lucky to see this reading magic every day and we're thrilled that our community can be part of this special experience.”
How It Works:
Visit www.jesuplibrary.org/story-sponsors to view the list of books available for sponsorship.
Select the title you’d like to sponsor.
Provide a dedication for the bookplate, which will be placed inside the cover of the book.
This is the perfect gift for:
A loved one who is passionate about supporting local libraries and literacy.
A child who loves reading and wants to see their name in a library book.
That hard-to-shop-for person who seems to have everything.
For more information or to sponsor a story, visit www.jesuplibrary.org/story-sponsors
WINTER SOLSTICE COMMUNITY GATHERING
There is a winter solstice community gathering on Saturday, December 21, at Salisbury Organics/Mother’s Kitchen at the intersection of Route 102 and Gilbert Farm Road. The potluck and bonfire is family friendly at starts at sunset, 3:58 p.m.
Peer-Reviewed Science Charts PFAS Path From Rural Maine School to Residential Drinking Water
Wider implications as MDI Bio Lab expands testing and partnerships around “forever chemicals"
BAR HARBOR—New research by MDI Bio Lab’s Community Environmental Health Laboratory draws attention to an unexpected source for the spread of PFAS “forever chemicals” to rural water supplies—wastewater from public schools.
“The findings show that private well water is a misnomer,” says Jane Disney, Ph.D., who heads the research group whose work was published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
“Our analyses show an example of a school where PFAS in wastewater impacts an entire neighborhood.”
Disney explains that groundwater reserves that feed individual wells are often shared between rural neighbors, including schools and firehouses. Schools historically have used PFAS-laden products, from floor waxes to toilet paper, which can be introduced to the environment via their wastewater systems.
Maine schools have worked to ensure safe water supplies for students and staff, but the research demonstrates that more outreach, investigation and protective action is needed in communities around 56 Maine schools where state data show PFAS levels above the EPA’s limits for various types of PFAS.
The effort included providing PFAS testing and information to residents whose water supplies were tainted by PFAS compounds with chemical signatures that were identical to those found at the nearby high school. Some were able to access assistance from the state Department of Environmental Protection to install water filtration systems.
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a growing public health concern, with documented effects on metabolic hormones, cholesterol levels, testicular cancer, hypertension during pregnancy and other physiological effects.
New projects are underway with partners such as the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Maine Sea Grant program and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. The work includes research on how salt marsh grasses may mitigate PFAS effects on coastal ecosystems, and tracking PFAS in ocean water, sediment, and shellfish—including in Bar Harbor’s Somes Sound, near Acadia National Park.
“We’re looking at the entire coastal watershed,” Disney says. “The more we learn about how these substances get from point A to point B, the better we can protect our own health and the environment.”
HANCOCK COUNTY’S PREMIER CHESS TOURNAMENT MARKS 19TH YEAR
AURORA/TRENTON/MDI—On Saturday, December 14, chess players from Hancock County and across the state will meet at the Airline Community School in Aurora for the 19th Annual Aurora Winter Solstice Chess Tournament.
Participants may choose from one of five sections to play in based on their skill level. The beginner level, known as U400, is reserved for students in grades K-8 only. The other four sections increase in skill and are open to children and adults alike.
“This tournament is very beginner friendly,” says Dan Monahan, assistant tournament director. “Dozens of students of all ages will play and, for many, it will be their first chess tournament.”
In 2023, 73 players vied for various awards including trophies and chess boards and even a cash prize for the winner of the Open section, which has the highest-skilled players competing. Last year, Alba Briggs, Jonah Dean, Samuel Gagnon and Bennett Aronowitz took home the top honors in the Open, U1200, U800, and U400 sections, respectively. Will they be back to defend their titles this year?
Daniel DeLuca, who is a Maine certified teacher and US Chess Federation Senior Tournament Director, has been directing the Aurora tournament for all 19 years. He enjoys bringing people together to learn about the game and have fun competing against their peers.
“Chess is an amazing activity for kids and grown-ups alike,” he says. “Many of the skills that we want to promote and support in schools—like problem solving, critical thinking, and sustained concentration to name a few—can be fostered through chess education. It’s also a great social and cognitive activity for adults of all ages.”
For more information, or to register, visit https://chessmaine.net/chessmaine/events/. A US Chess Federation membership is required to participate and can be purchased at USchess.org online or at the tournament. The Maine Chess Association has purchased a batch of student membership vouchers for K-12 students so they can join for only $12.00 for the year. Email Daniel Deluca at dcdeluca@yahoo.com or Dan Monahan at trentonchess1@gmail.com for more information about requesting student membership vouchers or with any tournament questions.
NEW DATE FOR THE GRINCH! MONDAY DECEMBER 16!
BRIEF: MOUNT DESERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUDGET
MOUNT DESERT—The Mount Desert Islander’s Rebecca Alley reports that the first draft school budget for FY 2026 for the town’s school was presented December 4 and the total (including state contribution) is $5,697,508, a 5.48% increase from FY 2025.
Increases are due to teacher salaries and benefits, a new Maine Public Employees Retirement System retirement plan, special education increases within the school and then for the school district’s budget for a third occupational therapist and assistant director of special education. That position at the district level would be responsible for special services for 3 and 4 year olds who need special services. Another district position that is increasing the budget and that all schools within the district contribute to is proposed human resources personnel.
DINE AND DONATE—LADIES’ NIGHT OUT
Kids’ Corner Welcomes New Board Members
BAR HARBOR—Kids’ Corner, a nonprofit early childcare center in the heart of Bar Harbor, is delighted to announce the addition of Jillian Knight and Stephen Sterling to its board of directors. With their unique expertise and strong personal connection to the center, Jillian and Stephen bring fresh perspectives and renewed enthusiasm to the Kids’ Corner community.
Following Stephen’s retirement from a 21-year U.S. Navy career, the family relocated from Virginia to Bar Harbor to be closer to Jillian’s family and immerse themselves in the close-knit community. Their admiration for Kids’ Corner’s vibrant and nurturing environment inspired them to get involved, envisioning it as the perfect place for their nearly three-year-old daughter, Matilda, to thrive under the care of the center’s tenured Executive Director Lori Krupke and her talented team.
Jillian brings valuable fundraising experience from her previous role at a Virginia university, skills she looks forward to applying to support Kids’ Corner’s growth and sustainability. Stephen, with extensive expertise in building and electrical codes, plans to contribute by helping reduce maintenance costs, ensuring the center remains a safe and welcoming space for children.
Jillian and Stephen are excited to make a meaningful impact in their new community and support the incredible work Kids’ Corner does for local families. Reflecting on what sets Kids’ Corner apart, Stephen shared, “What makes Kids’ Corner truly unique is its commitment to outdoor play—every single day, regardless of the weather. It’s inspiring to see children like Matilda engage in hands-on, imaginative play in such a supportive environment.”
Join Us in Supporting Kids’ Corner
Kids’ Corner is more than a childcare center; it’s an integral part of the Bar Harbor community. As a nonprofit, we depend on the generosity of individuals and organizations to sustain our mission of providing high-quality early education and care.
We are actively seeking additional board members, financial supporters, and volunteers to help us continue our important work. Whether you have expertise to share, time to give, or financial resources to contribute, your involvement can make a lasting impact on local families.
To learn more about Kids’ Corner or to get involved, please visit www.kidscornerbarharbor.org or contact us at kidscorner@prexar.com.
Polar Express Pajama Day at the Library
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Monday, December 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, join us for family fun making holiday crafts while enjoying a hot chocolate bar and a scavenger hunt, ending the day with Polar Express! We encourage you to wear your comfiest pajamas while celebrating the holidays with us. Parents encouraged to join.
Space is limited. Please register by entering the name of your child. If you have more than one child attending, enter the name of one child and add the number of additional children.
Register our child at https://tinyurl.com/ramyanhb, email children@swhplibrary.org, or call 244-7065.
MDI HIGH SCHOOL CELL PHONE
BAR HARBOR—At Mount Desert Island High School, we are constantly striving to create an optimal learning environment for our students. As part of this ongoing effort, we are considering the implementation of a new cell phone policy. We recognize the dual nature of cell phones in education—their potential for learning and communication, as well as their capacity for distraction and impact on mental health.
To ensure we make an informed decision that benefits our entire school community, we have created a brief survey to gather insights from parents and guardians. Your opinions and experiences are crucial in shaping a policy that balances the needs of our students, teachers, and families.
Key points about the proposed policy:
- Aims to minimize distractions in the classroom
- Considers the impact of cell phones on students' mental and emotional health
- Seeks to create a more focused learning environment and collaborative community
- Strives for consistency across the school
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our Cell Phone Use Survey. Your responses will be invaluable to our Cell Phone Committee as they review and develop related policies and procedures. Students are also receiving their own survey for us to collect data. Please remind them to fill it out.
Please use the link below to fill out the parent survey. Thank you for your help with this!
BOOM HOLIDAY CONCERT!
BAR HARBOR—Heidi Powell, baroque violin and Max Treitler, baroque cello of Baroque Orchestra of Maine or BOOM will present a holiday concert at Bar Harbor Congregational Church on Saturday, December 21, at 4 p.m.
Featuring selections from 'Christmas Oratorio' by Johann Sebastian Bach and 'Christmas Concerto' by Arcangelo Corelli both arranged for violin and cello, the ensemble will present Violin Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi as well as lesser known collections of pieces by Nicola Matteis and Andrea Falconieri.
BOOM performs on historical baroque instruments and in the baroque style. Tickets are available at the door, $25 for adults and students are free. For more information visit BOOM's website: baroqueorchestraofmaine.org, e-mail: fiddleheadheidi@hotmail.com or call 207-479-2845.
Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
Town of Mount Desert - Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule:
(December and January, please clip and save!)
Christmas Week: Wednesday, December 25, 2024– NO COLLECTION. Monday and Tuesday will be on Monday.
Wednesday will be on Tuesday. No change to the rest of the week.
New Year’s Week: Wednesday, January 1, 2025– NO COLLECTION. Monday and Tuesday will be on Monday.
Wednesday will be Tuesday. No change to the rest of the week.
Christmas trees: will be collected the week of Jan 6th, 2025. Please put trees curbside on Monday, January 6th, 2025, and they will be collected throughout the week.
Town Office Hours for December holiday and New Years:
Friday, December 13, 2024, closing at 2pm; Employee Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 25, 2024, closed
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, closed
WORDS ON MUSIC
FREE: Words on Music by a Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World with Lawrence Schulman
Thursday, December 19, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BAR HARBOR—To mark the publication of his new book, FREE: Words on Music by a Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World, award-winning music producer, critic and translator Lawrence Schulman will talk about the work, which is a collection of his reviews on numerous 20th-century artists of the Great American Songbook, including Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin, country singer Patsy Cline, and others who may be less known to music lovers, such as Maxine Sullivan, Tim Buckley and Peter Allen. He will show clips of all the artists he will talk about and then take questions and autograph copies of FREE, which will be on sale in conjunction with Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop in Bar Harbor.
This event is available to attend in-person or online. Attendees should note that the sound quality will be significantly better in-person, so we recommend attending at the library.
Lawrence Schulman, a graduate of Stony Brook University, the Sorbonne and CREAR, a school for film and video studies in Gouvieux, France, is a music producer, critic and translator who has compiled numerous CD sets devoted to Judy Garland in the past three decades. A collector and audiophile, Schulman has worked with such distinguished mastering engineers as Robert Parker, Jon M. Samuels, Gary Galo, Peter Rynston, Robin Cherry, Peter Reynolds, Nick Dellow, and Richard Moore. His talk on Garland, “Moments of Magic,” has been heard in New York, Boston, and various venues in Maine, where he resides. While living in Paris between 1971 and 1997, he taught and translated, and currently translates for the French website OpusHD.net, which specializes in classical high-resolution recordings. During his Paris years he also worked for French Public Radio as a producer and host. He has written sound recording and book reviews for the ARSC Journal since 1994, as well as three original articles, including one on the late songwriter-singer Peter Allen which won the 2024 ARSC Journal Best Article of the Year award. His most recent CDs are Judy Garland: A Celebration (Trapeze/Acrobat, 2024), Judy Garland: The Two-A-Day Is Back in Town, Closing Night at the Palace, February 24, 1952 (JSP Records, 2023), Judy Garland—The Lost Vegas Show (High Definition Tape Transfers, 2023), Judy Garland—The Final Concert In Copenhagen (High Definition Tape Transfers, 2022), Judy Garland—The Greatest Night in Show Business History, Carnegie Hall, April 23, 1961(High Definition Tape Transfers, 2022), Classic Concert Series: Judy At Carnegie Hall - Judy In Person (AVID, 2022), and Judy Garland—Live in Paris, 1960 (Frémeaux & Associés, 2022). His translation from the French of Bertrand Tessier’s Judy Garland: Splendor and Downfall of a Legend, for which he also provided a Foreword, was published by BearManor Media in early 2023 and his own two-volume book, Garland—That’s Beyond Entertainment—Reflections on Judy Garland, with a Foreword by former ARSC Journal sound recordings editor, lawyer and audio engineer John H. Haley and an Afterword by longtime ARSC Journal reviewer, professor and author James Fisher, was published by BearManor Media later in 2023. FREE was published by BearManor in 2024, and his forthcoming book entitled Peter Allen: Somebody's Angel - The Boy From Oz In The Key of Camp will be published by BearManor in early 2025.
This event is free and open to the public. Register to attend in-person or online here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/free
STITCHES KNITTING GROUP!
Stitches Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly at the Trenton Town Office (59 Oak Point Rd), Wednesdays 3-5pm. All levels are welcome. FMI contact Christina Heiniger at fernhousestudio@outlook.com
Move Free Run Club
BAR HARBOR—The runs take place every week of the year and meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from the Bar Harbor Village Green and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. from Choco Latte.
MaineCF’s Hancock County Committee welcomes three new members
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH—Nick Berry of Bucksport, Cara Romano of Bar Harbor and Starie Seay of Mariaville have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Hancock County Committee.
MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground local leadership for the foundation.
Berry is the director of Witherle Memorial Library in Castine. Romano is the executive director of Heart of Ellsworth and serves on the National Heritage Area steering committee and Downeast Area Regional Tourism board. Seay is a physician with Beacon Hospice.
Other committee members include Bob Allen of Deer Isle; Kelley Columber of Blue Hill; Misha Mytar and Bonnie Tai of Bar Harbor; Steve Schley of Sorrento; Sally Stone of Brooksville; and Josh Tripp of Bucksport.
The Hancock County Committee’s volunteer advisors review grant proposals for MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program and recommend grant awards from the Hancock County Fund.
Community Building supports a broad range of projects and organizations across the state, including arts, education, environment, economic development and human services. In 2024, the Hancock County Fund awarded 39 grants totaling $349,000.
For more information about MaineCF’s county and regional program, visit www.mainecf.org.
The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.
HALIBUT INFORMATION
AUGUSTA—The 2025 Commercial Halibut Fishing License and halibut tags, for both the commercial and recreational fisheries, are now available for purchase through the DMR Licensing Division. Licenses and tags can be purchased through LEEDs, DMR's online licensing and landings system, or in-person at the DMR Augusta office (32 Blossom Lane) on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 8:30AM-4:30PM. Fishermen can drop off their application in our secured drop box and Licensing will process it the next day. For more information, please visit the Licensing Division webpage or call licensing at 207.624.6550 (Option 2).
It is important to note that the US Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) for Atlantic Halibut has been reduced to 35mt for FY2025. While Maine was successful at increasing the percentage of the halibut ABC that goes towards the state fishery, Maine is still facing a reduced state waters sub-component of 9.1mt (previously 16mt). As a result, ME DMR anticipates going through rulemaking this winter to adjust halibut measures so that catch is constrained to this reduced quota. While we do not anticipate reducing the number of tags, we will be considering other changes such as a reduced season. Following rulemaking this winter, DMR will update the Halibut Compliance Guide for FY2025.
If you are not a federal permit holder fishing outside the state halibut season, please know that you can wait to purchase your halibut license and tags until the outcome of the rule-making process is known, so that you may make an informed decision regarding whether or not you wish to purchase a license to participate in the 2025 fishing season. We anticipate that the rule-making process will be completed by April, which will still leave ample time for tags to be distributed ahead of the season start.
Should you choose to purchase your halibut license and tags prior to the completion of this rulemaking, please note NO REFUNDS will be issued following the implementation of the new measures. Again, non-federal permit holders may wait to purchase their 2025 license until the management measures for the 2025 season have been determined.
Finally, please be aware that until the end of the calendar year, both 2024 AND 2025 licenses are available for purchase. If you are intending to purchase a 2025 license, please ensure that is the year you have selected. If you have any issues, please feel free to contact Licensing at the contact information above for assistance.
INFLUENZA REPORT
MAINE GUN SAFETY GROUP CALLS FOR BAN ON GHOST GUNS
“Ghost gun” used by alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter, say police
Previous Maine bill, introduced in 2021, would have banned manufacture, sale, and possession of ghost guns
PORTLAND—With the arrest of the alleged shooter in the UnitedHealthcare case, “ghost guns” have once again emerged at the forefront of national discourse on gun violence prevention. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is calling on Maine legislators to ban ghost guns in the upcoming legislative session.
Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms that are either purchased as a kit or separate pieces by customers and assembled into fully functioning firearms at home, or guns printed at home by a 3D printer. Manufacturers of ghost guns knowingly sell these unserialized components, allowing purchasers to assemble a firearm at home without going through a background check or following any other state or federal laws around gun purchases. Evidence indicates that the use of ghost guns in crimes has increased exponentially in recent years, and that sales of ghost gun parts and kits has increased significantly in recent years as well.
“I don’t see any reason for manufacturers to market unserialized gun components other than to allow purchasers to circumvent the law,” said Nacole Palmer, executive director for the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. “No matter who you are or what your views are, I think all of us can agree that there isn’t ever a good reason for a company to sell firearm components explicitly marketed as unserialized and untraceable.”
The Biden Administration announced new rules in 2022 that regulated ghost guns, including requiring that the receiver part of a firearm has serial numbers. However, there are online retailers that sell frames that are incomplete, requiring the purchaser to do some minor drilling and assembly at home. By selling incomplete frames, the manufacturer is able to skirt federal rules—which allows criminals to easily access weapons they are legally barred from purchasing or possessing.
There are actions states can take. For instance, state legislation can require purchasers – who “finish” the assembly of ghost guns – to ensure that the complete firearm is serialized, thus banning the possession of unserialized and untraceable guns. This allows firearm enthusiasts who want to assemble their own gun to still do so – they simply have to ensure the final product follows the law.
“Ghost guns are a threat to Maine communities, and we urge our state lawmakers to take up this vital issue in the upcoming session,” said Palmer.
At the moment, the Maine Gun Safety Coalition is also actively gathering signatures to put an Extreme Risk Protection Orders initiative on the ballot. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) empower family members to go directly to a court when a loved one is in crisis and may pose a threat to themselves or others. Through due process, a judge can temporarily limit someone’s access to deadly weapons. In the 21 other states with ERPOs, these laws have been effectively used to disarm people who threatened mass shootings, including school shootings, as well as been proven to reduce suicide, currently the leading cause of firearm death in Maine, especially for men.
About Maine Gun Safety Coalition
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is a nonprofit coalition of gun responsibility advocates, health care and mental health professionals, faith leaders, teachers, gun owners, veterans groups, and other advocates dedicated to reducing gun violence and saving lives. MGSC believes in an evidence-based approach to gun violence prevention and advocates for common sense policies at the state and federal levels that make our communities, schools, and families safer.
THE TRANSFER OF DEEDS
Some recent deed transfers in the Mount Desert Island region
MOUNT DESERT
• Jennifer Tamedl and Brian Tamedl, Martinsville, N.J., to 6 Wetlands Way LLC, Martinsville, N.J., land with improvements.
• Jennifer Tamedl and Brian Tamedl, Martinsville, N.J., to Jennifer Tamedl and Brian Tamedl, Martinsville, N.J., as joint tenants, land.
• Susan Sarandon, Mount Desert to Welcome to the Maine Event LLC, Mount Desert, land with improvements.
• Bernadette C. Moulton, Hoschton, Ga., to Terrance F. Holmes, Atkinson, N.H., land with buildings and improvements.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR
• Bruce Barker and Emily Barker, Lincoln to Bruce A. Barker Jr. and Denyse L. Barker, Mattamiscontis Township, as joint tenants, 50% interest, timeshare estate at Harbor Ridge Condominium, Unit 51 Week 10.
• Bruce A. Barker and Emily L. Barker, Lincoln to Bruce A. Barker Jr. and Denyse L. Barker, Mattamiscontis Township, as joint tenants, 50% interest, timeshare estate at Harbor Ridge Condominium, Unit 46 Week 21.
• Alice E. Sherburne, f/k/a Alice Wike, Milford to Harbor Ridge Condominium Association, Southwest Harbor, 50% interest, timeshare estate, Unit 55 Week 9.
• Alice E. Sherburne, f/k/a Alice Wike, Milford to Harbor Ridge Condominium Association, Southwest Harbor, 50% interest, timeshare estate, Unit 32 Week 11.
• Cynthia Davis Pinkham and Adelbert Wade Pinkham, Bangor to Harbor Ridge Condominium Association, Southwest Harbor, 50% interest, timeshare estate, Unit 56 Week 11.
TREMONT
• Robert A. Sokol, Scansano, Italy, Jacob M. Sokol, Saint Simon Island, Ga., and Heidi M. Carmain, Glenmoore, Pa., to Sara J. Yeterian, Stamford, Conn., land with buildings and improvements.
• Estate of Sylvia Paine Constable to Estate of Amelia Yale Constable, Boston, Mass., land with buildings and improvements.
• Estate of Sylvia Paine Constable to Estate of Amelia Yale Constable, Boston, Mass., land with buildings and improvements
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