If you were thinking of taking refuge from the crowds in Bar Harbor by slipping off into Acadia National Park, think again. On Aug. 29, David Bernhardt, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, issued a “secretarial order” which “simplifies and unifies regulation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on federal lands” managed by his department. The order …
A recent survey done by The Wall Street Journal and NBC revealed some very disheartening statistics regarding our millennial generation. They apparently lack an understanding of our history and it is exhibited in their values or in the lack of them. Let me explain the outlook of two age groups and a perspective of their …
Governor Mills called a special session last month to consider bond issues. The four bond proposals she submitted were largely a rework of a single $239-million package that we considered last June. Bonds approved by the Legislature would then be considered by voters in November, with voter-approved bonds to be sold in June of 2020. …
Dear Editor: What a good story it is about Sullivan residents rescuing hungry caterpillars! My family has been doing the same in Hancock. We should all do whatever we can to help endangered species to survive, from the least to the largest. This would include right whales. Martha D. Trowbridge New York, N.Y.
Dear Editor: I’m just one of the many parents of the children who were affected by the abrupt shutdown of the Blue Hill Y’s day care program. I’ve had a child there since they opened because I liked what they did at the Y and the hours and location were perfect for us to use …
Dear Editor: As parents of KSEA sailors in Blue Hill, we found the article on our friend Caroline Atwood [“Blue Hill sailor moves from Optis toward the Olympics,” Aug. 29] remarkable. She is a profound example of the kind of lifetime dedication that being an Olympic sailor demands. People of the area should know that …
Dear Editor: So far I have been approached twice by individuals who appear to be paid signature collectors for people’s veto petitions. Both individuals were soliciting signatures on private property in violation of the law. The first, a woman, was soliciting petition signatures in the Windsor Fair parking lot. The second, a male, was soliciting …
Dear Editor: One has to wonder what the far left has left, if anything, in their opposition to Donald Trump. Plan A. Collude with Hillary, GPS and the Russians to win the election. Plan B. Sway the Electoral College votes. Plan C. Nullify the election by framing Trump with Russian collusion. Plan D. Have the …
Dear Editor: I am a 73-year-old woman and own and love an electric bike. I read with concern, however, about President Trump’s new administrative order that may open trails used by regular bikes to electric bikes in our national parks and public lands. Recently, my daughter and I and my 22-month-old granddaughter were enjoying a …
Dear Editor: I am a parent of one of the Blue Hill Y’s preschoolers. The Aug. 29 online article “Y’s Blue Hill child care program to close” contained some misleading claims. The letter we received from Peter Farragher said the Blue Hill Y’s preschool was in financial deficit. In the article, Farragher said the program …
Dear Editor: I am responding to the recent article on the city setting priorities on roads [“City sets roadwork priorities,” Aug. 29]. One major point that was missed, and that much of the public might not be aware of, is that Branch Lake is different from other water bodies in that it is the city …
With downtown Bar Harbor and the most popular spots in Acadia National Park full to bursting in the high season, the Schoodic region and destinations farther Downeast are poised for tourism growth. The Schoodic portion of Acadia, including the Schoodic Woods campground, and amenities such as ferry service to Mount Desert Island are already attracting …
