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MDI Hospital to Host Southwest Harbor Q & A Session – June 5th
With the recent decision of Northern Light Hospital to close it's Southwest Harbor location effective in August, Mount Desert Island Hospital will be holding a Question and Answer Session at the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Wednesday, June 5th from 4 to 5 p.m. The Library is located at 338...
Upcoming Public Hearing on Fire Safety Grant for Maple Lane Apartments
The Mount Desert Housing Authority has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, May 13th, 2024, at 9:00 am. It will be held at the MDI & Ellsworth Housing Authorities' main office, located at 80 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss a grant application for fire safety upgrades at The Maple Lane Apartments.
Upcoming Public Hearings on Special Amusement Permits in Bar Harbor
The Bar Harbor Town Council has scheduled public hearings on May 21, 2024, to consider several Special Amusement Permit applications. The hearings will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
Bar Harbor Council Passes Key Ordinance Updates Affecting Shellfish Conservation and Employee Housing
On May 7, 2024, the Bar Harbor Town Council approved updates to the Municipal Code. These changes include modifications to the Shellfish Conservation Ordinance to protect more species, including American oysters and quahogs. The council also revised the Employee Living Quarters Licensing Ordinance to align with upcoming changes to the Land Use Ordinance. This adjustment depends on the community approving Article 2 in the Town Meeting Election on June 11, 2024. For more information or to view the amendments, residents can contact the Town Clerk's office. The amendments are available at the Town Clerk's office for public review.'Visit here for more details.
Hancock County Track and Field Championships May 17 [RESULTS]
MDI - 158. To see all the Girl's individual events click HERE. It's time to nominate someone for the Week 5 High School Athlete of the Week, for performances May 13-18 . Please email your nomination to chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com, letting us know why the individual should be the Athlete of the Week. Please include stats, and make sure you indicate what school this individual attends, and what sport they're playing! All nominations should be received by Sunday, May 19th. Voting for Week 5 will take place May 19th-23rd with the winner being announced on Friday, May 24th.
Headed to Bar Harbor, Maine? Don’t Forget Your Dog
Every dog owner has been in this situation. You're out spending time with your canine friend, and you see a restaurant you'd like to enjoy, but there is no way they are letting you in with Fido. Shoot, because their calamari looked delicious. What if I told you there is...
Bar Harbor Announces Spring Clean-Up Dates for 2024: Register Now to Dispose of Large Items
The Bar Harbor Public Works Department is starting its Spring Clean-Up program in May 2024. This program allows residents to dispose of large waste items, especially for those who cannot transport these items themselves. It is important to note that brush will not be accepted.
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