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Healthy Acadia and Barn Arts offer a free theater workshop at the Southwest Harbor Public Library
SOUTHWESt HARBOR—Witches in the Wild, a new workshop created by a local theater-maker and educator, Andrew Simon, will be directed toward children on…
U.S. House Candidates Chellie Pingree and Jordan Wood Lead the Way on Gun Safety
Press release: Maine voters in both congressional districts support gun safety, and their choice this election is clear
Now More Than Ever: A History of MDI’s League of Women Voters and Its Work to Safeguard Democracy with Cara Ryan
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—All are welcome on May 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Music & Conversation with Jennifer Curtis
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Jesup Memorial Library
Registered Apprenticeship – Program Expansion and Funding Opportunities in Maine
Maine chosen for state cohort to build registered apprenticeship systems for youth
 • Carrie Jones
Maine DEP Highlights Air Quality Awareness Week for Healthier Communities
AUGUSTA — As National Air Quality Awareness Week approaches from May 4 to May 8, 2026, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is…
West Street (Main Street to Bridge Street) Traffic Impact, May 4-8, 2026
BAR HARBOR—The Town will be completing work on West Street, from Main Street to Bridge Street, Monday through Friday, May 4-8, to prepare for upcoming…
The Seasonal Water Line is Now Operational May 1, 2026
BAR HARBOR—The seasonal water line is now operational.
Notice to Bar Harbor Residents About Temporary Leaf and Grass Disposal.
It's All the Briefs and Press Releases.
Each week we compile briefs and put them initially only on the website (Substack) and then send them all on Friday or sometimes Saturday if things are…
 • Carrie Jones
Rep. Gary Friedmann Seeks Re-Election to the Maine Legislature
Press release
Sen. Collins Urges Forest Service Chief to Deploy Spruce Budworm Funding
Q&A on Spruce Budworm in Maine
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