Tourism to Acadia National Park Contributes $685 Million to the Local Economy, Park Listed at #11 in Top Labor Day Trips
Briefs: Mount Desert Island Hospital & Health Centers Named One of the Best Places to Work in Maine and more
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Tourism to Acadia National Park contributes $685 million to the local economy
Report shows visitor spending supports 6,600 jobs in nearby communities
BAR HARBOR—A new National Park Service report shows that 3.88 million visitors to Acadia National Park in 2023 spent $475 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,600 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $685 million.
“I’m so proud that our parks and the stories we tell make a lasting impact on more than 300 million visitors a year,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “And I’m just as proud to see those visitors making positive impacts of their own, by supporting local economies and jobs in every state in the country.”
“People come to Acadia National Park to experience the beauty of its amazing landscape and recreate on its historic carriage roads and hiking trails,” said Superintendent Kevin Schneider. “We’re proud that Acadia National Park not only offers visitors an extraordinary experiences but significantly supports local businesses.
The National Park Service report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion in communities near national parks. This spending supported 415,400 jobs, provided $19.4 billion in labor income and $55.6 in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output and 89,200 jobs. The restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs.
An interactive tool is available to explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, and total economic contribution by sector for national, state and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available on the NPS website.
To learn more about national parks in Maine and how the National Park Service works with Maine communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/maine.
Survey Reveals the Top 100 Labor Day Destinations for Families and Acadia National Park is Eleventh
BAR HARBOR—On Labor Day, families across the U.S. come together to celebrate the hard work and contributions of workers nationwide.
Like many other holidays, Labor Day is often marked by gatherings of multiple generations - kids, parents, and grandparents enjoying backyard barbecues or engaging in group activities like visiting national parks.
MaxTour, a Las Vegas-based tour company specializing in small group excursions, recently surveyed families, asking them where they would most like to spend Labor Day with their loved ones if distance were not a factor.
According to the survey on family vacation destinations for Labor Day, top choices included popular spots like Glacier Bay National Park, Siesta Key in Florida, and Acadia National Park, among others.
Here are the top 10 destinations:
#1 Grand Canyon National Park – One of the most iconic natural wonders in the world, offering breathtaking views and hiking opportunities.
#2 Yellowstone National Park – America’s first national park, known for its geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife.
#3 New York City – The bustling metropolis that never sleeps, offering endless attractions from Times Square to Central Park.
#4 Yosemite National Park – Renowned for its stunning granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias.
#5 Cape Cod – A classic New England destination known for its charming seaside towns and beautiful beaches.
#6 Disney World, FL – The ultimate family destination where magical experiences and thrilling rides await.
#7 Myrtle Beach, SC – A vibrant coastal city offering sandy beaches, family-friendly attractions, and a lively boardwalk.
#8 Niagara Falls – A breathtaking natural wonder with spectacular views and boat tours that get you up close to the falls.
#9 Mount Rushmore Memorial – A historic site featuring the carved faces of four U.S. presidents, set against a backdrop of the Black Hills.
#10 Washington D.C. – The nation’s capital, rich in history and home to iconic landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian museums.
Followed by:
#11 Acadia National Park
#12 Great Smoky Mountains
#13 Chicago, IL
#14 Gatlinburg, TN
#15 Las Vegas, NV
#16 Smokey Mountains National Park
#17 Glacier Bay National Park
#18 Lake Tahoe, NV
#19 Destin Beach, FL
#20 Orlando, FL
Mount Desert Island Hospital & Health Centers Named One of the Best Places to Work in Maine
BAR HARBOR— Mount Desert Island Hospital, an independent, critical access hospital serving Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and the Downeast region with their main campus in Bar Harbor and network of Health Centers, was named as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine.
"It is an incredible honor for MDI Hospital and Health Centers to be named to the 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine list,” says Chrissi Maguire, President/CEO, MDI Hospital & Health Centers. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication, compassion, and excellence our team brings to their work every day. As a rural, independent, critical access hospital, this achievement reflects the collaborative and supportive culture we strive to cultivate, ensuring that MDI Hospital remains a place where both our patients and staff can thrive."
Best Places to Work in Maine is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines a company’s practices, programs, and benefits and surveys the employees for their perspective.
Mount Desert Island Hospital & Health Centers serve close-knit island and surrounding communities through a 25-bed critical access facility in Bar Harbor and a network of area health centers—all designed to provide comprehensive healthcare for residents and visitors.
Since it was established in 1897, the nonprofit hospital has grown into a premier rural healthcare organization with a retirement community and six primary care health centers, as well as a full-service behavioral health center and a dental clinic.
Today, MDI Hospital employs more than 500 people and is the second-largest employer on Mount Desert Island. Active medical staff includes hospitalists, primary care physicians and practitioners, highly skilled nurses, orthopedic surgeons, general surgeons, psychiatrists, care managers, a board-certified emergency physician, an ophthalmologist, a pathologist, a radiologist, and a urologist.
MDI Hospital’s groundbreaking teaching partnership with Penn Medicine, established in 2011, has evolved into a model for future urban-rural partnerships across the nation and has established MDI Hospital as a premier rural hospital for emergency medicine and critical care. The hospital’s Emergency Department, a critical link in Downeast Maine’s trauma delivery system, serves the Mount Desert Island community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
To view this announcement on the MDI Hospital website, please visit: https://www.mdihospital.org/featured/2024-best-places-to-work-in-maine/
MDI Hospital Invites You to Its Annual Meeting and Community Celebration, Wednesday, September 11
BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island Hospital invites you to join them at their Annual Meeting and Community Celebration on Wednesday, September 11th.
The annual meeting will take place via Zoom from 2-3 PM and cover annual reporting from the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership. This meeting is open to the public.
The community celebration will take place from 4-7 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Club, also on September 11. This event is free and open to the public and will feature the 3rd Annual Hospital Auxiliary Silent Auction and Raffle, as well as award presentations for Healthcare Partner of the Year, Business Partner of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year. From 4-5 p.m., guests will be able to enjoy the silent auction and raffle, with the program and awards beginning at 5 p.m., passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be available throughout.
Please contact events@mdihospital.org with any questions.
TREMONT’S SHORE ROAD IS STABILIZED!
TREMONT—The Maine DOT’s slope stabilization project on Shore Road in Tremont was recently finished. R.F. Jordan & Sons Construction Inc. was the contractor.
Bobby Dorr Memorial Scholarship Silent Auction Saturday August 31st
TRENTON—The Ellsworth Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 3402 and Timberland Acres RV Park in Trenton will host a silent auction this Saturday, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All proceeds will go directly to the Bobby Dorr Memorial Scholarship Fund which helps local students pursue a career in emergency services by awarding annual college scholarships.
There will be over $3,000 worth of items to bid on during the silent auction.
TOWN STATEMENT AND CRUISE SHIP RESERVATION SPREADSHEET
BAR HARBOR—The town’s statement and spreadsheet of cruise ship reservations that are “grandfathered" under the Land Use Ordinance section 125-77H are below.
All were booked in April of 2021 or before, prior to the Town Council moratorium on reservations in July of 2021.
The statement reads, “In a continuing effort to keep the public informed of the status of future cruise ship reservations in the Town of Bar Harbor, we have compiled a document showing booked ‘grandfathered’ reservations out to the year 2029. This spreadsheet shows ship reservations that are ‘grandfathered’ under the current land use ordinance governing the disembarkation of cruise ship passengers in the Town of Bar Harbor under Land Use Ordinance section 125-77H.
“Chapter 50 proposes that these same grandfathered reservations continue to be considered grandfathered should the new Chapter 50 ordinance pass in November, with no additional ships being considered grandfathered.
“Of note in the spreadsheet is the column detailing the dates these reservations were booked. All of the ‘grandfathered’ reservations were booked in April of 2021 or before, prior to the council moratorium on reservations in July of 2021.
“Captain Christopher Wharff”
BAR HARBOR TRASH NEWS FOR THE HOLIDAY
BAR HARBOR—The Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.
The Public Works Facility in Hulls Cove will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. https://www.barharbormaine.gov//CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1455
The Transfer Station / Recycling Center on White Spruce Road will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, and CLOSED in the afternoon, in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on September 3. https://www.barharbormaine.gov//CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1456
WARRANT SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING CHANGE
BAR HARBOR—The Warrant Committee’s general government sub-committee will now meet on Friday, August 30, at 9 a.m.
MOUNT DESERT TRASH NEWS
Labor Day Collection and Return to Winter Refuse Schedule
MOUNT DESERT—The Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.
There will be refuse collection on Labor Day, Monday September 2, 2024. You may call the “Garbage Hotline” at 276-5733 to leave a message regarding trash collection.
The Town of Mount Desert’s summer trash collection schedule will end on Saturday, September 7, 2024. This will be the last week for twice a week collection. The winter trash collection schedule starts Monday, September 9, 2024. Trash will be collected once a week as of this date.
The collection schedule is available in the Town Report and on the front page of our website. Please go to the bottom left of the page and look for "Trash and Recycling" information tab.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR BRIEFS
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The town has come to an agreement with resident Anne Napier for up to $2,000 in labor and materials to replace an elbow into the culvert diverting water away from the fence area and other fixes to help with drainage and storm water issues on her property.
Harbor Cottage Inn’s liquor license was renewed. The Causeway Club’s auxiliary license was also renewed. This allows the golf cart to go around the nine-hole golf course with liquor.
Selectboard member James Vallette was reappointed to the Acadia Disposal District. His appointment is until June 30, 2026.
The board also went through its audit with Ron Bean and discussed potential parking kiosks at multiple areas.
2024 MDIXC Relay Run
Please Join Us For The Inaugural MDIXC XC Relay Run!
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—This is a great early season warm up race for Middle School Runners, and a fun activity for all elementary students, we would love to have you there!
When: Friday September 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: MDI YMCA with course being two loops around ball fields
Who: All ages welcome!
Course Length: Approximately 1.5 - 2.2 miles
What: Teams of 2, will have each person run the course around the ballfields (plus some), tagging off between runners.
Total run time of each team of two will be recorded.
Teams consisting of middle school runners from different schools will be entered in a lottery for a special prize.
Any questions, contact: desiree.sirois@mdirss.org or 207-749-7251
Please join us for the Abbe Museum’s Annual Meeting!
September 20, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
26 Mount Desert Street | Bar Harbor, Maine
We are so excited to connect with you at this year’s Annual Meeting. Mingle over food and beverages alongside the Abbe trustees, council, and staff while we update you on the museum and our plans for the future.
A highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of a sculpture and remarks from artist Shane Perley-Dutcher, Wolasqiyik Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation).
RSVP through the button below — or if you would prefer, reply to this email.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact events@abbemuseum.org or 207-288-3519.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Rare to Common: An introduction to rare disease and new biotechnology that will bring hope to patients and their families
BAR HARBOR—Rare diseases are rare, but rare disease patients are numerous. More than 300 million people globally are impacted by rare diseases. Join Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC) director and Bar Harbor resident, Cat Lutz, at the Jesup Memorial Library to learn the basics of rare disease, how she and her team have designed a unique approach to work with patients and families, and how JAX research in this area will expand in the coming years.
At the Jackson Laboratory, the RDTC is not only working to shorten the road to therapeutics through precision engineering to treat and cure rare diseases, but also leveraging their insights to advance progress in common diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.
Cathleen (Cat) Lutz, Ph.D., M.B.A. is the Vice President of the Rare Disease Translational Center at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With 25 years of experience in mouse genetics, Dr. Lutz has focused her research efforts on patient organizations and families diagnosed with rare diseases. The JAX Rare Disease Translational Center incorporates precision mouse models and broad-based drug efficacy testing to support investigational new drug (IND) enabling studies. She serves as the Principal Investigator of multiple NIH sponsored programs including the Center for Precision Genetics, The Somatic Cell Genome Editing Center, and Mouse Mutant Research and Resource Center. As a neuroscientist by training, Dr. Lutz has worked on models of the central nervous system such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Friedreich’s Ataxia. Dr. Lutz was recently awarded a 2021 Rare Impact Award by the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
This event is free and available to attend in-person or online. Register here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/rare-to-common
Touch-A-Truck with the Southwest Harbor Public Library
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Explore REAL pick-up trucks, fire trucks, police cars, tractors and other machines. Share the excitement of exploring working vehicles with the kids in your life on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Event located in the Upper Parking behind the Southwest Harbor Town Office at 26 Village Green Way. Music, popsicles, and crafts will also be provided. No registration needed.
For program information visit https://tinyurl.com/23xckkpy, call 207-244-7065, or email children@swhplibrary.org.
David Little: The Real and the Surreal
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in person
NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Wednesday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m., the Northeast Harbor Library will open the exhibition “David Little: The Real and Surreal” in the Mellon Room. The reception includes refreshments and brief remarks and a signing of Art of Penobscot Bay, the latest collaboration of David and his brother Carl.
“David Little: The Real and the Surreal” offers a cross-section of the Portland-based artist’s work. Along with his familiar plein-air landscape paintings and craypas drawings of Maine, including images of Katahdin, Corea, Great Cranberry Island, and Acadia, the show presents recent mixed-media explorations of abstract idioms in watercolor, ink, collage and photography. Some of the new work was featured earlier this year in “Eclectic Chord” at Cove Street Arts in Portland, and several photographs recently entered the University of New England’s Stephen Halpert collection. Little also mounted a large exhibition of his pandemic–related abstract work at the Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth, titled “Line & Color: An Artist Let Loose.”
“My first show before moving to Maine in 1988 was at the Northeast Harbor Library in May of 1985,” Little says. He is delighted to return after so many years to share his work. The show runs through the month of September and is, in scope, a mini-retrospective.
Little holds an M.A. and M.F.A. in painting from the University of Iowa, attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (1981 and 1982), and has had residencies on Monhegan Island and at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He is the author of Art of Katahdin and co-author with his brother Carl of Art of Acadia, Paintings of Portland, and Art of Penobscot Bay.
For more information, visit the library’s website at nehlibrary.org. This event is free and open to the public, and copies of the Little brothers’ book will be available for sale and signing. Registration is not required but is recommended. Please visit the library's website at www.nehlibrary.org to register.
Student Citizen Science Program Supports Public Health in ME and NH
School-based drinking water safety initiative seen as national model for environmental equity
BAR HARBOR—Long-term exposure to arsenic, a hidden danger in many New England drinking water supplies, poses serious health risks, including cancer and cognitive challenges. A groundbreaking citizen science initiative called “All About Arsenic” has emerged in response, empowering students and communities to tackle such health threats head-on.
The benefits are detailed in a new peer-reviewed article published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives. An accompanying commentary by Columbia University researchers calls the effort a blueprint for federal investments that can leverage youth engagement to advance “water justice”.
Launched in 2016 by Jane Disney, Ph.D., and her team at MDI Biological Laboratory’s Community Environmental Health Laboratory, the program works with secondary school teachers, students, and scientist partners in Maine and New Hampshire to address drinking water issues related to private water sources.
The initiative turns students into citizen scientists who collect well water samples for analysis of arsenic and other toxic metals. The data-collection project not only boosts awareness but also drives action to protect public health.
The program grew to include 27 schools, with students analyzing more than 3,000 water samples. The findings are concerning: 752 (nearly 25% of samples) revealed arsenic levels exceeding five parts per billion, the maximum contaminant level set by New Hampshire. In one extreme case, a sample collected by a Maine student registered a staggering 718 ppb, far above the U.S. standard for municipal water.
“Our research highlighted that many residents are unaware of the risks or haven’t tested their water supplies,” says Dr. Disney. “By involving students, we not only increase awareness but also empower them to drive policy changes that safeguard their communities.”
The program’s impact is multi-faceted, leading to increased water-testing rates, improved data literacy, direct risk mitigation, and more robust toxins databases. In one public health victory, students’ testimonies contributed to the passage of Maine legislation authorizing the state housing authority to provide remediation grants for low-income households with contaminated wells.
“The power of citizen science in schools is clear,” Disney adds. “Students and teachers can be catalysts for change, driving policy and contributing to improved public health outcomes.”
Funded initially with an EPA Environmental Education grant and a National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA), All About Arsenic continues to grow, with a second NIH SEPA grant funded through the National Institute of Nursing Research, focusing on science communication and intergenerational learning.
Research reported in this press release was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health and other federal grantors. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the grantors.
Acadia National Park Advisory Commission meets on September 9, 2024
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will meet at Schoodic Institute’s Moore Auditorium (65 Acadia Dr, Winter Harbor, ME 04693) on Monday, September 9, at 1 p.m. There will be a virtual meeting option for those unable to attend in-person. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment.
The agenda will include a Superintendent’s report with updates on transportation; visitation; summer and fall programming; co-stewardship with Wabanaki tribes; storm damage; and construction and maintenance projects. Additional topics may be discussed based on the interest of the Advisory Commission members. Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute will also provide reports.
Congress created the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission in 1986 to consult with the National Park Service on matters relating to the management and development of the park, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of lands and interests in lands. The Advisory Commission is comprised of 16 members with three members appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, three members appointed by the Governor of Maine, and one member appointed by each of the following towns: Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Frenchboro, Gouldsboro, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Swans Island, Tremont, Trenton, and Winter Harbor.
Advanced registration is required if you plan to attend the meeting virtually. A confirmation email with the zoom connection information will be sent after you register.
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Birch Bay Retirement Village Showcases Stunning Nature Photography
BAR HARBOR—Birch Bay Retirement Village is excited to announce the opening of a new photography exhibit featuring images of breathtaking landscapes and nature. The exhibit will be on display throughout the fall of 2024.
Eight talented artists from the MDI Photo Club have contributed their creative artistry to this collection. The photographs offer a captivating glimpse into the beauty and diversity of Mount Desert Island and East Africa.
Susanne Hopkins, Marketing Director at Birch Bay Retirement Village, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership with the MDI Photo Club. "We are grateful for our partnership with the MDI Photo Club. This is the second exhibit the club has hosted at Birch Bay Retirement Village. Our residents have appreciated the opportunity to enjoy the photographs on a daily basis. The stunning images from on and around Mount Desert Island capture the beauty of our area: each through a unique and creative lens. This exhibit has also had a warm response from visitors. Taking down the traditional hotel art and replacing it with local photos adds to the ambiance of the Birch Bay Inn.”
The exhibit will be open to the public during regular business hours. For more information about the photography exhibit, please contact Birch Bay Retirement Village at: 207-288-8014.
About Birch Bay Retirement Village -
The Mission of Birch Bay Village in Bar Harbor, a not-for-profit corporation, is to maintain a creative and exciting continuing care community that enriches the freedom of retirement while easing the challenges of aging. Birch Bay Village is a retirement community dedicated to enhancing health, well-being and enjoyment of life.
About the MDI Photo Club -
The object of the MDI Photo Club is the enjoyment, mastery, and furtherance of the art of photography through cooperation, effort, and good fellowship. We are a welcoming group of photographers of all skill levels who meet monthly from September to May for presentations, photo sharing, and outings.
ACADIA SENIOR COLLEGE PRESENTS AMBASSADOR ANNE HALL
NORTHEAST HARBOR—Ambassador Anne Hall will be speaking on the topic of: “Poland and the Baltics: US Allies in an Uncertain Global Landscape” at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor on September 19, at 5:30 p.m.
This lecture is sponsored by Acadia Senior College as part of the annual Clunan lecture series.
It is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments served afterwards.
Hall is a career officer of the foreign service who reached the highest rank, serving as US Ambassador to Lithuania from 2016 until she retired in 2019. Her deep policy expertise is Eastern Europe—the Baltic states, Poland, and the Nordic countries— although she also served in China, Colombia and Brazil.
Ambassador Hall was involved in the planning which brought the Baltic countries into NATO in 2004. She served as Consul General, our top diplomat, in Krakow, Poland’s second city, in 2006-2009 and then as chargé d’affaires in Lithuania. In 2013-2014, as director of the Office of Central and Eastern European Affairs, she had broad responsibility for US policy toward all the former Soviet Bloc states which had joined NATO and the West. In 2016 she became Ambassador to Lithuania.
Poland is America’s key diplomatic and military ally in eastern Europe, a bulwark of support for Ukraine against Russian invasion and a very important player in European affairs. The Baltic states—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—are small countries of outsize importance, former Soviet Republics that joined the West and are now eager members of NATO and the European Union. The Baltics are on the NATO front line resisting Russian dreams of reclaiming an empire in Europe, and Baltic leaders fear that if Ukraine is swallowed by Russia, their countries will be Putin’s next target.
Ambassador Hall is a Mainer and our neighbor, living in Blue Hill. She speaks five languages: Lithuanian, Polish, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese. She grew up in Orono and graduated from the University of Maine, where she now serves as Chair of the Board of Advisors for UMaine’s graduate School of Policy and International Affairs.
LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A GAME WARDEN
BANGOR—We've added another Virtual Maine Warden Service for potential new team members dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them. If you are interested in becoming a Maine Game Warden, join us at one of our information meetings to learn how to become a warden, how you can prepare for the hiring process, meet current staff, and ask any questions you may have.
Register today and learn how you can achieve your goals.
Virtual Zoom Meeting - Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 6pm - 8pm
There is also still space available in our in-person sessions.
Bangor (in-person) - Wednesday, September 4 from 6pm - 8pm
Gray (in-person) - Friday, September 13 from 5pm - 7pm
Sidney (in-person) - Saturday September 14 from 12pm - 2pm
Ashland (in-person) - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 6pm - 8pm
Aging In Place Series: Physical Therapy Tips and Support for Caregivers
Mount Desert Nursing Association at the Library
Southwest Harbor - On two Tuesdays in September, the Mount Desert Nursing Association will offer free educational Aging In Place Series programs at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. On Tuesday, September 10 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., in “Staying Strong & Steady: Physical Therapy Tips” learn from physical therapists Brianne Barker, Katy Guthrie, and Amanda Jacobs about simple but powerful exercises for maintaining strength and balance to prevent falls and boost confidence in daily activities. On Tuesday, September 24 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., in “Support for Caregivers: Addressing Burnout” engage in a valuable opportunity to connect with a supportive community, gain practical knowledge, and find the resources you need to manage caregiver stress. Hear from local leaders in healthcare and explore resources to support you on your caregiving journey. No registration required.
The Mount Desert Nursing Association (MDNA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health, safety, and independence of the people of Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and Lamoine. This year they celebrate their 75th year of providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to homebound patients. Last year, MDNA made over 4,000 visits and loaned medical and adaptive equipment from their Loan Closet to over 240 residents. MDNA is committed to serving all our neighbors, regardless of ability to pay. For more information, visit www.mountdesertnursing.org.
KIM STANLEY ROBINSON TALKS PLACE, STORY, AND CLIMATE
Date: Saturday September 28th at 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor
Admission is FREE!
NORTHEAST HARBOR—Join A Climate to Thrive and Kim Stanley Robinson to explore the important roles of place and story in addressing climate change and building resilience. Let's celebrate our connection to the place we call home and discuss the narratives that can positively shape our coming decades. We hope you can join us!
Kim Stanley Robinson is often called one of the best living science-fiction writers, Robinson has long grappled with the topic of climate change in his novels, includingAntarctica, the Science in the Capital trilogy, and New York 2140. In The Ministry for the Future, published in 2020, Robinson explores both possible impacts and solutions that will likely play out in the coming decades through the lens of a fictional arm of the United Nations created specifically to address climate change. The novel received significant acclaim, and Robinson was given a special pass to the 2021 Conference of the Parties (COP) in Glasgow that provided him with the opportunity to attend the detailed negotiation sessions. In 2022, Robinson published The High Sierra: A Love Story, a memoir dedicated to a place that holds special meaning to Robinson. Mount Desert Island is another place that holds significance for Stan, as he has visited MDI annually since 1982, when he married his wife, whose mother was raised in Bar Harbor.
Creative Portraiture Workshop: Expressing Personality and Emotion Through Photography
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Artwaves Campus, 1345-A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Registration: $70.00 (Guest), $60.00 (Member)
TOWN HILL—Unlock the power of storytelling in your portrait photography at the upcoming "Creative Portraiture: Expressing Personality and Emotion Through Photography" workshop. Scheduled for September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this workshop is designed for photographers eager to move beyond traditional portraits and create images that truly resonate.
Participants will learn to capture the essence of their subjects, using advanced techniques in lighting, composition, and post-processing to convey deeper emotion and personality. The workshop will focus on engaging with diverse subjects, exploring creative posing, and experimenting with angles that reveal the true character of each individual.
Whether you’re a guest or a member, this hands-on experience will enhance your ability to create powerful portraits that tell a story. Join us to elevate your photography skills and leave with images that not only captivate but also connect with viewers on an emotional level.
For more information or to register, visit Artwavesmdi.org or contact at office@artwavesmdi.org.
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