Mount Desert Islander

10/31/2025

Playoff football is all about winning in the trenches, and Mount Desert Island's dominance in that aspect of the game was the sweet spot for the Trojans on Thursday night.

10/30/2025

TREMONT — The Southwest Harbor Tremont Ambulance Service held a well-attended community fundraiser, “Sirens on the Shore,” at Archie’s in Bass Harbor to raise the final $20,000 out of a $500K drive for a new-to-them second ambulance and other operat…

TREMONT — The Southwest Harbor Tremont Ambulance Service held a well-attended community fundraiser, “Sirens on the Shore,” at Archie’s in Bass Harbor to raise the final $20,000 out of a

10/30/2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 24 that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans, wi…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Oct. 24 that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75

10/30/2025

TREMONT — From a Volkswagen Beetle with a skeleton riding on the roof to Michael Myers roaming the halls of the elementary school, more than 125 people gathered on Saturday afternoon for a Trunk or Treat event organized by the Tremont PTO.

TREMONT — From a Volkswagen Beetle with a skeleton riding on the roof to Michael Myers roaming the halls of the elementary school, more than 125 people gathered on Saturday

10/30/2025

🚒🚒🚒🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒Tremont Volunteer Fire Department recently held a vehicle extrication training at Gordius Garage in Tremont.

This type of hands-on training teaches first responders like firefighters and EMTs how to use specialized hydraulic tools to safely remove people trapped in vehicles after a crash, while also taking precautions to maintain personal safety while navigating the scene. 🚒🚒🚒🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒🔥🔥🔥

10/30/2025

The Mount Desert Island High volleyball team will play for a state championship on Saturday afternoon.

10/30/2025

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Historical Society opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 25, for La Rochelle’s season finale Community Day, offering free admission along with various community outreach programs and activities.

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Historical Society opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 25, for La Rochelle’s season finale Community Day, offering free admission along with various community outreach

10/29/2025

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner and awards banquet last week, welcoming guests to the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 23.

10/29/2025

As of Sept. 30, the town has collected $92,391 in cruise ship revenue three months into this fiscal year. That’s 25% of the $367,073 that the town budgeted for.

10/29/2025

MOUNT DESERT — A unique and intensive training exercise brought together firefighters from Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth over the weekend, offering an opportunity to practice life-saving skills in a real-world environment.

MOUNT DESERT — A unique and intensive training exercise brought together firefighters from Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Ellsworth over the weekend, offering an opportunity to practice life-saving skills in

10/29/2025

The fact that two and a half months of paid parking remain in this fiscal year, which ends in July, means that the Parking Fund is once again on pace to exceed the $4 million mark — a feat accomplished last year for the first time since the program …

The fact that two and a half months of paid parking remain in this fiscal year, which ends in July, means that the Parking Fund is once again on pace

10/29/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Select Board confirmed the resignation of Code Enforcement Officer John Larson on Tuesday, after expressing gratitude for his service to the town.