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Starting with the 2025 season, head coaches can receive warnings or even ejections for infractions or misconducts commit...
03/07/2025

Starting with the 2025 season, head coaches can receive warnings or even ejections for infractions or misconducts committed by players and assistant coaches on the bench, the NFHS announced this week.

Starting with the 2025 season, head coaches can receive warnings or even ejections for infractions or misconducts committed by players and assistant coaches on the bench, the NFHS announced this

03/07/2025

MDIRSS schools will have a two-hour delay today.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The state’s official basketball “tourney time” may have ended last week but Mount Desert Island is st...
03/06/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The state’s official basketball “tourney time” may have ended last week but Mount Desert Island is still full of tournament excitement ahead of the 31st Great Harbor Shootout.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The state’s official basketball “tourney time” may have ended last week but Mount Desert Island is still full of tournament excitement ahead of the 31st Great Harbor

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — When Officer James Kamorski responded to a resident’s request to help her move from her car to her ho...
03/06/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — When Officer James Kamorski responded to a resident’s request to help her move from her car to her home on an icy and dangerous driveway, a need for accessible sanding services was made clear to the Southwest Harbor Police Departm…

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — When Officer James Kamorski responded to a resident’s request to help her move from her car to her home on an icy and dangerous driveway, a need

Simis informed the committee of her decision at its regular meeting on Monday, citing her belief in term limits and a de...
03/05/2025

Simis informed the committee of her decision at its regular meeting on Monday, citing her belief in term limits and a desire to focus her efforts on fundraising for the new Conners Emerson school building project.

Simis informed the committee of her decision at its regular meeting on Monday, citing her belief in term limits and a desire to focus her efforts on fundraising for the

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Police Department (SWPD) is close to being fully staffed after hiring Rick Graha...
03/05/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Police Department (SWPD) is close to being fully staffed after hiring Rick Graham to be a full-time officer. This is not Graham’s first time with the SWPD. He previously served in the department from 2009 to 2…

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Police Department (SWPD) is close to being fully staffed after hiring Rick Graham to be a full-time officer. This is not Graham’s first time

“Witham Family Properties has long been a pillar of our community, and their dedication to both business success and cha...
03/05/2025

“Witham Family Properties has long been a pillar of our community, and their dedication to both business success and charitable efforts embodies the spirit of the Top Drawer Award,” said chamber Executive Director PJ Keenan.

“Witham Family Properties has long been a pillar of our community, and their dedication to both business success and charitable efforts embodies the spirit of the Top Drawer Award,” said

BAR HARBOR — The Town Council made put some of the finishing touches on its version of the budget on Tuesday, March 4, a...
03/05/2025

BAR HARBOR — The Town Council made put some of the finishing touches on its version of the budget on Tuesday, March 4, after hearing recommendations from the Warrant Committee and receiving updated information on certain assessments.

BAR HARBOR — The Town Council made put some of the finishing touches on its version of the budget on Tuesday, March 4, after hearing recommendations from the Warrant Committee

The town’s push to raise salaries came after a survey was conducted last year in an effort to adjust the town’s figures ...
03/05/2025

The town’s push to raise salaries came after a survey was conducted last year in an effort to adjust the town’s figures to attract and retain more skilled employees with salaries that are within the state’s 95th percentile.

The town’s push to raise salaries came after a survey was conducted last year in an effort to adjust the town’s figures to attract and retain more skilled employees with

BAR HARBOR — The kegs are kicked at the Fogtown taproom with the local brewer announcing last week it had shuttered its ...
03/04/2025

BAR HARBOR — The kegs are kicked at the Fogtown taproom with the local brewer announcing last week it had shuttered its satellite location at 33 Cottage St. for good.

On Feb. 26 an out-of-state construction company was warned for speeding in the school zone, after someone complained to ...
03/04/2025

On Feb. 26 an out-of-state construction company was warned for speeding in the school zone, after someone complained to police about speeding work vehicles in the school zone. “We will be increasing efforts to enforce violations in this area,” Sundb…

On Feb. 26 an out-of-state construction company was warned for speeding in the school zone, after someone complained to police about speeding work vehicles in the school zone. “We will

WATERVILLE — The Sharks showed some bite over the weekend in the pool at Colby College as they capped off a strong youth...
03/04/2025

WATERVILLE — The Sharks showed some bite over the weekend in the pool at Colby College as they capped off a strong youth swim season against competitors from across the state.

WATERVILLE — The Sharks showed some bite over the weekend in the pool at Colby College as they capped off a strong youth swim season against competitors from across the

After a short winter break, Dog and Pony Tavern opened its doors to the community for its 19th year. The locally owned r...
03/04/2025

After a short winter break, Dog and Pony Tavern opened its doors to the community for its 19th year. The locally owned restaurant and bar serves pub fare with a full bar nearly year round.

After a short winter break, Dog and Pony Tavern opened its doors to the community for its 19th year. The locally owned restaurant and bar serves pub fare with a

BAR HARBOR — Who says there’s nothing fun to do on Mount Desert Island in the winter? Just this past week I attended the...
03/03/2025

BAR HARBOR — Who says there’s nothing fun to do on Mount Desert Island in the winter? Just this past week I attended the dress rehearsal of the high school’s intriguing one act play entry for this weekend’s Drama Festival (see story on page B1) and …

BAR HARBOR — Who says there’s nothing fun to do on Mount Desert Island in the winter? Just this past week I attended the dress rehearsal of the high school’s

BRUNSWICK — It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laden Bowdoin College women are ha...
03/03/2025

BRUNSWICK — It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laden Bowdoin College women are having another strong campaign under former Mount Desert Island star Megan Phelps. A former standout for the Polar Bears, Phelps w…

BRUNSWICK — It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laden Bowdoin College women are having another strong campaign under former Mount Desert Island star Megan

It’s that time of year again, when talented students from all over Maine polish up their one act play entries for the an...
03/03/2025

It’s that time of year again, when talented students from all over Maine polish up their one act play entries for the annual Drama Festival competition, the regionals of which will be held at Mount Desert Island High School this weekend March 7 and …

It’s that time of year again, when talented students from all over Maine polish up their one act play entries for the annual Drama Festival competition, the regionals of which

The event was one of 433 protests nationwide organized near 433 national park sites.
03/02/2025

The event was one of 433 protests nationwide organized near 433 national park sites.

The event was one of 433 protests nationwide that were organized near 433 national park sites.

BAR HARBOR--An emergency alarm that went off at Mount Desert Island High School on Friday led to the school going into l...
02/28/2025

BAR HARBOR--An emergency alarm that went off at Mount Desert Island High School on Friday led to the school going into lockdown, Mount Desert Island Regional School System Superintendent Mike Zboray said in a statement. The alarm went off after regu…

BAR HARBOR--An emergency alarm that went off at Mount Desert Island High School on Friday led to the school going into lockdown, Mount Desert Island Regional School System Superintendent Mike

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To get this week's issue of the Mount Desert Islander out before the Thanksgiving holiday, it printed this morning. Here is a glimpse behind the scenes in our pressroom. Papers will be mailed this afternoon and hit newsstands tomorrow morning.

The crew of the Bar Harbor Inn makes their way down the road.

It's a beautiful day in Acadia National Park.

MDI Marathon
MDI Marathon

Have you ever wanted a bird's eye view of the Mount Desert Island Marathon? If so, you're in luck. Check out this video created by Kip Wing that shows highlights from along the route. And make sure to pick up a copy of this week's Islander for more photos and coverage of the race.

Temporary repair work has officially begun on the Seawall Road. Half a dozen local contractors have donated workers, equipment and supplies and hope to be finished by Friday. Watch the work live on https://www.seawallmotel.com/webcam Drone video by Kip Wing

Temporary repair work has officially begun on the Seawall Road. Half a dozen local contractors have donated workers, equipment and supplies and hope to be finished by Friday. You can watch the work live at https://www.seawallmotel.com/webcam. Drone video by Kip Wing

Bar Harbor's first cruise ship arrived Thursday under gray skies and intermittent rain. The 2,394-passenger Norwegian Gem came into the harbor around 10:30 a.m. and will depart at 7 p.m. Video by Kip Wing

A note from the newspaper: This video is showing a bit darker than the day, so watch it with that in mind. A filter was used to protect the camera, which let less light in overall, but there was no ill intent to misinform the public. Want to see what the sky looked like in Bar Harbor during the eclipse? We've got you covered. Kip Wing had a camera 365 feet above Ledgelawn Cemetery and he made this time lapse video.

Work continues on Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor. Thanks to Charlotte Gill for the update!

Repairs are taking place on Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor--an area that was hard hit by last week's storms. Seawall Motel owner Charlotte Gill brings us the latest from outside her business as storm cleanup continues .

Seawall Road update from Charlotte Gill who is filming from her business the Seawall Motel. What's it like where you are?

Here is a look at Seawall Road from Charlotte Gill, who surely has a front row seat. The ocean is spilling across the road. High tide in Southwest Harbor is nearly here, at 11:32 a.m.

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