Mount Desert Islander

12/29/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — After years of sitting on a mooring in Southwest Harbor with multiple attempts to salvage the Ferne R, the fishing boat has finally been removed from the water and now rests at its owner's property.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — After years of sitting on a mooring in Southwest Harbor with multiple attempts to salvage the Ferne R, the fishing boat has finally been removed from the

12/29/2025

“What we’re seeing is that, globally, kelp is traded at commodity scales and in the Gulf of Maine, we’re currently operating in lots of smaller farms that are distributed throughout the Gulf of Maine, which is wonderful, but there are some inefficie…

“What we’re seeing is that, globally, kelp is traded at commodity scales and in the Gulf of Maine, we’re currently operating in lots of smaller farms that are distributed throughout

12/29/2025

Take Five Reflexology is located at 11 Seal Cove Rd., Suite 7, in Southwest Harbor. The business’s current hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take Five Reflexology is located at 11 Seal Cove Rd., Suite 7, in Southwest Harbor. The business’s current hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to

12/29/2025

WEATHER ALERT: The town of Southwest Harbor will be opening at 10 am due to the icy roads.

12/26/2025

TREMONT — The Maine State Police announced Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, that the bodies of two people found at a Big Rocks Road residence in Tremont were that of 78-year-old Jyoti Hawley and 75-year-old William Hawley.

TREMONT — The Maine State Police announced Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, that the bodies of two people found at a Big Rocks Road residence in Tremont were that of 78-year-old

12/24/2025

BAR HARBOR — As the use of artificial intelligence continues to significantly increase amongst consumers and institutions in the public and private sectors, Mainers are closely analyzing the positive impacts of the ever-evolving technology, as well …

BAR HARBOR — As the use of artificial intelligence continues to significantly increase amongst consumers and institutions in the public and private sectors, Mainers are closely analyzing the positive impacts

12/24/2025

When shots aren't falling, a stingy effort on the defensive end of the basketball court can flip the script in a hurry.

12/24/2025

BAR HARBOR — Shira Singer, a longtime Mount Desert Island resident, spent five months studying natural dyeing processes and ancient textile traditions across India late last year and early this year as part of a Fulbright-Nehru Professional Excellen…

BAR HARBOR — Shira Singer, a longtime Mount Desert Island resident, spent five months studying natural dyeing processes and ancient textile traditions across India late last year and early this

12/24/2025

DUCK ISLAND — ‘Tis the season for many things; the holidays, the flu, and New Year’s resolutions. It’s also the season for the shellfish delicacy that’s top of mind for many a Mainer this time of year — scallops.

DUCK ISLAND — ‘Tis the season for many things; the holidays, the flu, and New Year’s resolutions. It’s also the season for the shellfish delicacy that’s top of mind for

12/24/2025

BAR HARBOR — Lynam Insurance Agency presented a check for $3,000 to Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Nov. 19, according to a press release. The donation was made possible by a partnership with the Andover Insurance Group, which has a foundation f…

BAR HARBOR — Lynam Insurance Agency presented a check for $3,000 to Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Nov. 19, according to a press release. The donation was made possible by a

12/23/2025

BAR HARBOR — It was another year of growth for the Abbe Museum in 2025 as the organization and its staff continues to pursue its mission of illuminating and advancing greater understanding of and support for Wabanaki Nations’ heritage, living cultur…

BAR HARBOR — It was another year of growth for the Abbe Museum in 2025 as the organization and its staff continues to pursue its mission of illuminating and advancing

12/23/2025

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North at 207-973-3700, extension 9, and ask for Detective Dana Austin.