The storm early on June 9 dumped about 5 inches of rain on the park in the space of a few hours, and washed out 10 miles of the popular 45-mile carriage road system.
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‘Art for Justice’ explores racial justice with pop-up art show
BAR HARBOR — Artists from all over Downeast Maine have come together to produce works for a one-day pop-up art show, “Art for Justice: Working Towards Equity,” from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in downtown Bar Harbor. The exhibition seeks to explore issues of racial justice, to begin community dialogue around race […]
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Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
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Submissions sought for pop-up art show centered on racial justice
A one-day pop-up art show in downtown Bar Harbor, “Art for Justice: Working Towards Equity,” is seeking artists to produce works. This exhibition seeks to explore issues of racial justice and to inspire positive change from a place of creativity within our community. It will feature new works by local artists that encourage constructive community […]
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Bar Harbor hospital, Maine CDC partner to respond to potential virus spreaders from other states
Mount Desert Island Hospital estimates that more than 35 coronavirus-infected people from out of state were in the area.
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Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little’s name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
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Bar Harbor Music Festival’s 54th season will be hosted online
BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Music Festival will celebrate its 54th season online over Facebook and/or You Tube from June 28 through July 26. Performances will be live and prerecorded videos of solo recitals, chamber music, pops, new composers, opera, jazz, string orchestra conducted by Maestro Francis Fortier, a New Composers Forum and young […]
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Maine officials evaluate cruise ship policies amid coronavirus scare
It’s unknown how deeply the spreading viral disease will cut into an industry that brings about 400,000 passengers and $29 million in spending to Maine every spring and fall.
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Bar Harbor to host 5th annual Winter Beer Fest
BAR HARBOR – The 5th annual Bar Harbor Winter Beer Fest will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Atlantic Brewing Midtown in downtown Bar Harbor. Snow date for the event is Sunday, Jan. 19. The festival will feature regional craft brews, as well as Mexican street food with a fun beer […]
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About 35 miles of Maine roads have been treated with now-banned sealant
The surfaces are safe to drive on, though, according to a Maine Department of Transportation official.