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Trenton FD responds to vehicle fire on Bar Harbor Road - Mount Desert Islander
Trenton FD responds to vehicle fire on Bar Harbor Road Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 7:26 pm
Deadline looms for locally built fishing boat Ferne R in Southwest Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
Deadline looms for locally built fishing boat Ferne R in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:45 pm
5,386 pounds of donated food helps Bar Harbor Food Pantry meet increased need - Mount Desert Islander
5,386 pounds of donated food helps Bar Harbor Food Pantry meet increased need Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:00 pm
Southwest Harbor Planning Board split on soil testing results - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor Planning Board split on soil testing results Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 4:23 pm
This is one solution for MDI’s deer problem - Bangor Daily News
This is one solution for MDI’s deer problem Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 6:00 am
Bar Harbor Congregational Church creates 215 meals during basket-pa-looza - Mount Desert Islander
Bar Harbor Congregational Church creates 215 meals during basket-pa-looza Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 6:14 pm
Women arrested in Southwest Harbor accused of killing mother-in-law - foxbangor.com
Women arrested in Southwest Harbor accused of killing mother-in-law foxbangor.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 5:36 pm
Suspect in New Hampshire killing arrested in Southwest Harbor - The Ellsworth American
Suspect in New Hampshire killing arrested in Southwest Harbor The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Suspect in New Hampshire murder case arrested in Southwest Harbor - newscentermaine.com
Suspect in New Hampshire murder case arrested in Southwest Harbor newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Murder suspect arrested in Southwest Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
Murder suspect arrested in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 10:59 pm
Plein Maine: Southwest Harbor Public Library to host plein air painting exhibit in December - The Ellsworth American
Plein Maine: Southwest Harbor Public Library to host plein air painting exhibit in December The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor prioritizes projects to support its working waterfront - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor prioritizes projects to support its working waterfront Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 9:30 pm
Debate erupts in Southwest Harbor during Planning Board meeting - Mount Desert Islander
Debate erupts in Southwest Harbor during Planning Board meeting Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 3:01 pm
Bar Harbor Historical Society hosts Gingerbread House Contest - Mount Desert Islander
Bar Harbor Historical Society hosts Gingerbread House Contest Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor Library teas to resume - The Ellsworth American
Southwest Harbor Library teas to resume The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor votes yes on five ordinance questions - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor votes yes on five ordinance questions Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A cup of comfort: Afternoon tea returns to the Southwest Harbor Library - Mount Desert Islander
A cup of comfort: Afternoon tea returns to the Southwest Harbor Library Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor CEO to resign in December - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor CEO to resign in December Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
What's on the warrant in Bar Harbor this November? - Mount Desert Islander
What's on the warrant in Bar Harbor this November? Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor holds public hearing on ballot items. - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor holds public hearing on ballot items. Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Original Glen Mary plan 'financially unattainable' says Bar Harbor VIA - Mount Desert Islander
Original Glen Mary plan 'financially unattainable' says Bar Harbor VIA Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
HarborWeen Brings Halloween Fun To Southwest Harbor With Candy And Activities - WDEA
HarborWeen Brings Halloween Fun To Southwest Harbor With Candy And Activities WDEA
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor voters will face multiple public health questions on their November ballot -- including a citizen's initiative - foxbangor.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 2:42 am
No Kings rally in Southwest Harbor draws over 750 attendees - Mount Desert Islander
No Kings rally in Southwest Harbor draws over 750 attendees Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
27 Places to Stay Near Acadia National Park - Condé Nast Traveler
27 Places to Stay Near Acadia National Park Condé Nast Traveler
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Island police 10.23.25 | Cops & Courts - Mount Desert Islander
Island police 10.23.25 | Cops & Courts Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 21 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor Fire Department conducts all-hazards response training - The Ellsworth American
Southwest Harbor Fire Department conducts all-hazards response training The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor gears up for MDI Marathon and Finish Line Festival - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor gears up for MDI Marathon and Finish Line Festival Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Ballot items public hearing at Southwest Harbor Fire Dept Oct. 21 - Mount Desert Islander
Ballot items public hearing at Southwest Harbor Fire Dept Oct. 21 Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor citizens voice support for School Resource Officer - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor citizens voice support for School Resource Officer Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Half of Southwest Harbor homes may sit empty part of the year - Bangor Daily News
Half of Southwest Harbor homes may sit empty part of the year Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From textiles to treasure: Southwest Harbor artists display hooked rugs - Mount Desert Islander
From textiles to treasure: Southwest Harbor artists display hooked rugs Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor School Committee appoints Carolyn Todd as interim principal - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor School Committee appoints Carolyn Todd as interim principal Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 10 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Skip Nantucket and Head to Northeast Harbor, a Charming Town on Maine’s Mount Desert Island - Vogue
Skip Nantucket and Head to Northeast Harbor, a Charming Town on Maine’s Mount Desert Island Vogue
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
LifeFlight lands permanent home in Bar Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
LifeFlight lands permanent home in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Split Planning Board vote delays subdivision approval in Southwest Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
Split Planning Board vote delays subdivision approval in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor gives conditional approval to subdivision near a landfill - Bangor Daily News
Southwest Harbor gives conditional approval to subdivision near a landfill Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga - The Portland Press Herald
Salvage company sues National Park Service in Bar Harbor shipwreck saga The Portland Press Herald
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor Police Department recovers $9,600 taken in online scam - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor Police Department recovers $9,600 taken in online scam Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots | Column - The Portland Press Herald
Cheaper ways to see Bar Harbor, one of the priciest U.S. travel spots | Column The Portland Press Herald
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Hunter gets permit to kill nuisance black bear in Bar Harbor - Bangor Daily News
Hunter gets permit to kill nuisance black bear in Bar Harbor Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 17 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
'Haunted Bar Harbor' author talk at the Jesup - Mount Desert Islander
'Haunted Bar Harbor' author talk at the Jesup Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 15 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Town data shines light on lodging, housing in Bar Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
Town data shines light on lodging, housing in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 10 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography - foxbangor.com
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography foxbangor.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 8:54 pm
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to having child pornography - WABI
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to having child pornography WABI
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving, possessing child pornography - newscentermaine.com
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving, possessing child pornography newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor man pleads guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
September's Packed With Family Fun At The Southwest Harbor Public Library, From Storytime To Seasonal Crafts - WDEA
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor subdivision proposal draws concerns over contamination - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor subdivision proposal draws concerns over contamination Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Port call: A look at cruise ships dropping anchor in Bar Harbor in September - The Ellsworth American
Port call: A look at cruise ships dropping anchor in Bar Harbor in September The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 27 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bar Harbor woman's memoir delves into grieving process - Mount Desert Islander
Bar Harbor woman's memoir delves into grieving process Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 25 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Town of Bar Harbor suspends all outdoor burning, including campfires - Mount Desert Islander
Town of Bar Harbor suspends all outdoor burning, including campfires Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 22 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Family tradition: Carroll descendants gather in Southwest Harbor to celebrate 200 years of history - The Ellsworth American
Family tradition: Carroll descendants gather in Southwest Harbor to celebrate 200 years of history The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
J.E. Austin Associates tapped to lead Bar Harbor sustainable tourism efforts - Mount Desert Islander
J.E. Austin Associates tapped to lead Bar Harbor sustainable tourism efforts Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 20 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Stitching past and present: Bar Harbor native returns to MDI with textile art show - The Ellsworth American
Stitching past and present: Bar Harbor native returns to MDI with textile art show The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Things to Do To in Bar Harbor & Down East Acadia, Maine - GypsyPlate
Things to Do To in Bar Harbor & Down East Acadia, Maine GypsyPlate
📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor Fire Department warns of fire risk amid dry conditions - newscentermaine.com
Southwest Harbor Fire Department warns of fire risk amid dry conditions newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 5 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
College of the Atlantic students rescue two fisherman from boat fire [Bar Harbor Story] - College of the Atlantic
College of the Atlantic students rescue two fisherman from boat fire [Bar Harbor Story] College of the Atlantic
📢 Published on 📅 5 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The Lobster Spot Martha Can't Resist In Southwest Harbor - 94.9 WHOM
The Lobster Spot Martha Can't Resist In Southwest Harbor 94.9 WHOM
📢 Published on 📅 4 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani spotted on the Maine coast - Bangor Daily News
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani spotted on the Maine coast Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Fishermen rescued near remote island - Spectrum News
Fishermen rescued near remote island Spectrum News
📢 Published on 📅 26 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Candid photos of John Lennon on display in Southwest Harbor - Spectrum News
Candid photos of John Lennon on display in Southwest Harbor Spectrum News
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
May Pang shares rare John Lennon photos in Maine 'Lost Weekend' exhibit - newscentermaine.com
May Pang shares rare John Lennon photos in Maine 'Lost Weekend' exhibit newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Guild Fine Craft Show Returns to Bar Harbor for its 48th Season - Maine Art Scene Magazine
Guild Fine Craft Show Returns to Bar Harbor for its 48th Season Maine Art Scene Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 20 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
CAT ferries fewer Canadians to Bar Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
CAT ferries fewer Canadians to Bar Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 15 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor prepares for their Flamingo Festival this weekend - foxbangor.com
Southwest Harbor prepares for their Flamingo Festival this weekend foxbangor.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bar Harbor spends over $1M in legal fees as cruise ship lawsuits mount - Mount Desert Islander
Bar Harbor spends over $1M in legal fees as cruise ship lawsuits mount Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 9 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Friendship sloops to converge in Southwest Harbor - Mount Desert Islander
Friendship sloops to converge in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 8 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Get Ready For A Fireworks Show Lighting Up The Quietside This July 4th - WDEA
Get Ready For A Fireworks Show Lighting Up The Quietside This July 4th WDEA
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Community policing grows in Southwest Harbor | Cops & Courts - Mount Desert Islander
Community policing grows in Southwest Harbor | Cops & Courts Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 25 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Southwest Harbor celebrate Chris's Pond expansion - Mount Desert Islander
Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Southwest Harbor celebrate Chris's Pond expansion Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 18 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
MDI guest house project pits summer residents against each other - Bangor Daily News
MDI guest house project pits summer residents against each other Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 18 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
I Drove From Portland to Bar Harbor and Loved Each Mile, Lighthouse, and Roadside Attraction of This Scenic Maine Road Trip - Only In Your State
I Drove From Portland to Bar Harbor and Loved Each Mile, Lighthouse, and Roadside Attraction of This Scenic Maine Road Trip Only In Your State
📢 Published on 📅 16 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
This Island off the Coast of Maine Has One of America's Most Beloved National Parks—How to Visit - Travel + Leisure
This Island off the Coast of Maine Has One of America's Most Beloved National Parks—How to Visit Travel + Leisure
📢 Published on 📅 16 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor hosts 'No Kings' rally - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor hosts 'No Kings' rally Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 14 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Northeast Harbor welcomes new businesses - Mount Desert Islander
Northeast Harbor welcomes new businesses Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 11 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Contamination risks threaten clam, mussel harvests at Bar Harbor beach - WGME
Contamination risks threaten clam, mussel harvests at Bar Harbor beach WGME
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Maine Chick headlines summer of change for Bar Harbor food scene - Mount Desert Islander
Maine Chick headlines summer of change for Bar Harbor food scene Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 4 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Coast Guard seeks public's help investigating suspected hoax distress calls in Bar Harbor - newscentermaine.com
Coast Guard seeks public's help investigating suspected hoax distress calls in Bar Harbor newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bar Harbor’s tourist season starts with a whimper - Bangor Daily News
Bar Harbor’s tourist season starts with a whimper Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 26 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bar Harbor business owners are pessimistic as tourism season begins - Bangor Daily News
Bar Harbor business owners are pessimistic as tourism season begins Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 23 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Memorial Day weekend events on Mount Desert Island - Mount Desert Islander
Memorial Day weekend events on Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 22 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival Will Take Place July 12-14 - WDEA
Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival Will Take Place July 12-14 WDEA
📢 Published on 📅 14 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor-Tremont Memorial Day Parade – May 26 - WDEA
Southwest Harbor-Tremont Memorial Day Parade – May 26 WDEA
📢 Published on 📅 3 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Photorealistic drawings by island artist John DelMastro at Southwest Harbor library - Mount Desert Islander
Photorealistic drawings by island artist John DelMastro at Southwest Harbor library Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 28 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor prepares for Manset dock repairs - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor prepares for Manset dock repairs Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 15 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bar Harbor joins national day of protest - Mount Desert Islander
Bar Harbor joins national day of protest Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 5 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Britt Damon has been appointed General Manager at The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor - Hospitality Net
Britt Damon has been appointed General Manager at The Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor Hospitality Net
📢 Published on 📅 3 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Raising a Glass to Everyone Who Helped Us Raise the Roof! - Friends of Acadia
Raising a Glass to Everyone Who Helped Us Raise the Roof! Friends of Acadia
📢 Published on 📅 2 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Southwest Harbor PD welcomes new officer - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor PD welcomes new officer Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pickup Truck Skids Straight Off Dock, Driver Gets Away With a Cut - The Drive
Pickup Truck Skids Straight Off Dock, Driver Gets Away With a Cut The Drive
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pickup truck plunges off dock into water in Southwest Harbor - WGME
Pickup truck plunges off dock into water in Southwest Harbor WGME
📢 Published on 📅 28 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Truck falls 20 feet into the ocean along Maine coast - WMTW
Truck falls 20 feet into the ocean along Maine coast WMTW
📢 Published on 📅 28 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Driver slides on slush right off the dock in Southwest Harbor - Bangor Daily News
Driver slides on slush right off the dock in Southwest Harbor Bangor Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 27 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor woman named director of First National Bank - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor woman named director of First National Bank Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor space suit designer is shooting for the moon - The Ellsworth American
Southwest Harbor space suit designer is shooting for the moon The Ellsworth American
📢 Published on 📅 5 February 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor subdivision plans remanded to the Planning Board - Mount Desert Islander
Southwest Harbor subdivision plans remanded to the Planning Board Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Seawall Road 'bigger than Southwest Harbor' - Mount Desert Islander
Seawall Road 'bigger than Southwest Harbor' Mount Desert Islander
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Businesses rebound along Seawall Road as long-term repairs continue - newscentermaine.com
Businesses rebound along Seawall Road as long-term repairs continue newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Southwest Harbor locals raise concerns over deer population - newscentermaine.com
Southwest Harbor locals raise concerns over deer population newscentermaine.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 January 2025 🕒 8:00 am
