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Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Southwest Harbor gears up for MDI Marathon and Finish Line Festival
SOUTHWEST HARBOR − Once again, the Acadia Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Finish Line Festival in town, in conjunction with the 22nd running of the annual MDI Marathon, Half and Relay, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 19.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Lobster Zone B Council talks survey results, potential legislation
BAR HARBOR − The results of a recent survey − including what the stability of the lobster industry looks like − were discussed at the Lobster Zone B Council meeting held at Mount Desert Island High School.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Southwest Harbor citizens voice support for School Resource Officer
SOUTHWEST HARBOR − At a recent School Committee meeting, several teachers, a parent and the Southwest Harbor select board chair all came with the same intention: to request that the committee reconsider the discussion on a School Resource Officer position…
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
High Speed Hoedown: "Moonshadow" and "Buckaroo" take 1st place at Belt Sander Races
BAR HARBOR − Once a year, residents of Mount Desert Island meet for a themed − and highly competitive − island tradition, resulting in the chance to win island-wide bragging rights. This year's Belt Sander Races saw 22 teams enter…
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Acadia's 28th Oktoberfest in Bass Harbor raises a stein to tradition
BASS HARBOR − Archie's Lobster was the place to be last Saturday on Mount Desert Island, as local brewers, artists and food vendors all gathered to bring locals and tourists together for a day filled with beer, food and fun.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
From Washington to your plate: Agricultural policy and Maine's food future
BAR HARBOR − The evolving federal farm policy landscape and its impact on Maine will be the focus of a talk with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Executive Director Sarah Alexander at College of the Atlantic Beech Hill Farm…
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Hancock man accused of recording co-workers in bathroom
"Since May 20, 2025, I have been conducting an investigation in regards to a concealed camera found hidden in a shoe and directed at a toilet within a bathroom at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor," Mora wrote in the…

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