Mount Desert Islander

06/03/2026

Since retiring in 2023, Flynn spends her summers in Southwest Harbor, where she hosts friends and neighbors regularly. She serves on the board of trustees for the Wendell Gilley Museum and MDI Sailing Center and tries to spend as much time on the oc…

Since retiring in 2023, Flynn spends her summers in Southwest Harbor, where she hosts friends and neighbors regularly. She serves on the board of trustees for the Wendell Gilley Museum

06/03/2026

This new restaurant will offer Neapolitan pizzas, fresh crudo, nourishing salads, and creative cocktails. The space seats about 60 people, with traditional seating, a handmade bar, and a small lounge area.

This new restaurant will offer Neapolitan pizzas, fresh crudo, nourishing salads, and creative cocktails. The space seats about 60 people, with traditional seating, a handmade bar, and a small lounge

06/03/2026

A new full-time deputy clerk position is live on the job-search platform, Indeed.

06/03/2026

A group of 13 families has expressed concerns over the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education at Conners Emerson Elementary School, claiming that the current structure of the curriculum leads to substantial gaps in le…

A group of 13 families has expressed concerns over the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education at Conners Emerson Elementary School, claiming that the current structure of

06/03/2026

At long last, it is opening day for the Jesup Memorial Library's expansion. Go check it out! There will be events later today.

Today's the day! Our building addition is ready for its "soft open" and we're so excited for you to see it. Visit the library during our regular hours to explore our new spaces as we work towards completing the final touches.

Today, we're also hosting the Library of Congress's National Ambassador for Young People's Literature: acclaimed author Mac Barnett! These events are by-registration through Island Readers & Writers and will take place at 4:00pm and 6:00pm.

06/03/2026

“I think that the evidence shows that this [proposal] is all stick and no carrot,” said developer and former Planning Board Chair, Tom St.Germain. “I hope that you exercise caution because I think that the cooperation of the lodging industry and the…

“I think that the evidence shows that this [proposal] is all stick and no carrot,” said developer and former Planning Board Chair, Tom St.Germain. “I hope that you exercise caution

06/03/2026

“It's a lot smoother getting on the dock now with the trucks,” noted Mark Swazey of Trenton-based RDR Lobster.

06/03/2026

Residents will now wait a week before heading to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, when they will be asked to elect new town officials and weigh in on proposed land use ordinance amendments.

Residents will now wait a week before heading to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, when they will be asked to elect new town officials and weigh in on proposed

06/02/2026

“This is definitely the sticking point that I’m hearing from residents in Bar Harbor, the fact that we just paid to build this school and now it feels like we’re giving the building away,” said School Committee member Tyson Starling, who also serves…

“This is definitely the sticking point that I’m hearing from residents in Bar Harbor, the fact that we just paid to build this school and now it feels like we’re

06/02/2026

A Tremont resident reported that they had lost their wallet, most likely at a local store. A suspect has been identified after surveillance camera footage showed a person picking up the wallet and taking it.

A Tremont resident reported that they had lost their wallet, most likely at a local store. A suspect has been identified after surveillance camera footage showed a person picking up