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People We've Lost

Note: “People We’ve Lost” is a new feature of the Bar Harbor Story where we share obituaries of people that the island lost in the previous 1-2 weeks.

11 hrs ago •

Letter From a Reader

17 hrs ago

U.S. News and World Report Declares Bar Harbor Has State's #1 Middle School

Maine as a whole does poorly on Nation's Report Card

19 hrs ago •

Trivia, Networking, and Karaoke?

New Group Brings Young Professionals Together!

Mar 15 •

Tremont Select Board Holds Month of Consecutive Meetings for Budget Prep

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N.

Mar 15 •

Updated: Breaking News: Cyber Criminals Steal Bar Harbor's School Construction Payment

Superintendent Hopeful that $1 million can be recovered

Mar 14 •

Transit Hub for Travelers to Mount Desert Island Opening in June

by Bill Trotter

Mar 14

AOS 91 Board Chair Makes Statement on Civil and Human Rights

Statement says that ICE must provide judicial warrant to enter schools; AOS says it will follow Maine Human Rights Law

Mar 13 •

Public Hearing Shows Divided State Opinions About Rep. Friedmann's Local Options Lodging Tax

Augusta hearing held before Taxation Committee, Wednesday

Mar 13 •

MDI Drama Students Aim for the Spotlight at States—But Need Your Help

Regional winners will hold performance Wednesday to raise funds

Mar 13 •

Millions in Local Earmarks at Risk

Federal money for the MDI YMCA, Labs, High School, and Bar Harbor Infrastructure Could Be Off the Table

Mar 12 •

Man Found Dead By Suicide In Bar Harbor Likely Killer in 2023 Farmington Double Murder

BAR HARBOR—In a press release today, the Maine Department of Public Safety has stated that had William Neville Cumming, Jr., 56, not taken his own life…

Mar 12 •

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