Mount Desert Islander Pemetic starts fundraiser for new sign By Piper Curtin 2 hrs ago SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Pemetic Elementary School has started a fundraiser to purchase a new sign that will help the school communicate with the co…
Waterfront American Aquafarms sites FILE PHOTOUpdated 4 hrs ago American Aquafarms' applications for proposed lease sites for a large salmon farm on Frenchman Bay (above) were terminated last year by the st…
SkillsUSA medalists Photo curtesy of Bill TracyUpdated 4 hrs ago HCTC students stand onstage to receive their medals at the SkillsUSA Maine State Championship in Bangor on March 17, 2023.
News Commissioners reject septic system replacement funding request By Jennifer Osborn Updated 5 hrs ago ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to reject a funding request from Mount Desert Island High School for it…
News 33 HCTC students medal at SkillsUSA state competition By Lizzie Heintz Updated 4 hrs ago BANGOR — Thirty-three of fifty-four participating Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) students medaled at the SkillsUSA Maine State Champio…
Cops & Courts Judge suspends Maine attorney who faces criminal charges By Emily Allen Portland Press HeraldUpdated 5 hrs ago An Ellsworth attorney facing disbarment and criminal charges has been suspended from practicing law in Maine.
Mount Desert Islander Community outlines town manager wish list By Victoria DeCoster 5 hrs ago BAR HARBOR — The search for a new town manager began with the Town Council and several community members discussing the qualities potential ca…
Mount Desert Islander JAX to continue efforts calming traffic at Route 3 By Victoria DeCoster 6 hrs ago BAR HARBOR — The Jackson Laboratory is planning a $4 million project to continue its efforts to calm traffic on Route 3.
Mount Desert Islander Public hearings see low turnout By Piper Curtin 6 hrs ago SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Select Board met at the firehouse March 16 to hold public hearings on changes to the Harbor Ordinance,…