Update on Death Investigation in Bar Harbor

BAR HARBOR—The Maine State Police has issued a statement about the death on Des Isle that created a police presence on the downtown street on December 31 and January 1, concerning local residents.

Maine State Police Public Information Officer Shannon Moss said,

“On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at approximately 11:40 A.M., the Bar Harbor Police Department responded to a report of a death at an apartment on Des Isle Avenue, Bar Harbor. The Maine State Police responded to assist the department with the death investigation. The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy was performed on Monday, January 1, 2024.  Based on information gathered from the investigation and autopsy, this does not appear to be a suspicious death.”

For our earlier story about this incident, click here.

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