Mount Desert Islander

06/25/2026

There will be no driving on the sandbar to Bar Island this July 4, say Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department. Probably a good idea!
See this website from the PD for other useful July 4 information.

Official July 4th celebration guide for Bar Harbor, Maine. Parade route map, fireworks viewing locations, parking information, and marine safety from Bar Harbor Police Department.

06/24/2026

BAR HARBOR — This year’s Fourth of July festivities are already close at hand. And while the basic logistics of the day’s events have remained the same for some time, there is still plenty of work to be done by town staff and the outside organizatio…

BAR HARBOR — This year’s Fourth of July festivities are already close at hand. And while the basic logistics of the day’s events have remained the same for some time,

06/24/2026

TREMONT — Potholes could be a thing of the past in Tremont.

06/24/2026

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The launch of the paid parking and citation system is on track for a mid-July rollout, but town officials cautioned that equipment installation and software programming could still shift the timeline.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The launch of the paid parking and citation system is on track for a mid-July rollout, but town officials cautioned that equipment installation and software programming could

06/24/2026

“The Church board, together with a group of interested community members, decided that this year in lieu of the traditional August Dinner, we would have an event to celebrate and bring together the community. We all hope that the dinner can return i…

“The Church board, together with a group of interested community members, decided that this year in lieu of the traditional August Dinner, we would have an event to celebrate and

06/24/2026

TOWN HILL — Firefighters from eight departments responded to a structure fire at 11 West Eden Ave. on Tuesday, the cause of which remains undetermined, according to information distributed by Bar Harbor Fire Department Chief Matthew Bartlett.

TOWN HILL — Firefighters from eight departments responded to a structure fire at 11 West Eden Ave. on Tuesday, the cause of which remains undetermined, according to information distributed by

06/23/2026

The fourth annual Southwest Harbor-Tremont Ambulance Service mini golf tournament at Golf of Maine raised approximately $17,000 despite some uncooperative weather early in the day on June 20.

06/23/2026

Firefighters from multiple towns remain on scene at a fire on West Eden Avenue in Bar Harbor. Traffic on Route 102 in Town Hill is being diverted down Knox Road. Avoid the area if possible.

06/23/2026

BAR HARBOR — First National Bank has donated $45,000 to 39 local food pantries, including Bar Harbor Food Pantry, and food access programs across its Maine market area, helping strengthen food security for families, students, older adults, and neigh…

BAR HARBOR — First National Bank has donated $45,000 to 39 local food pantries, including Bar Harbor Food Pantry, and food access programs across its Maine market area, helping strengthen

06/23/2026

The Backside Blast kicks off Friday with a Lobster Feed at Archie’s Lobster, with live music and the Slippery Fish Relay Race. The celebration continues on Saturday at Gordius Garage, with a pig roast, car show, live music, and boat races on Sunday.

The Backside Blast kicks off Friday with a Lobster Feed at Archie’s Lobster, with live music and the Slippery Fish Relay Race. The celebration continues on Saturday at Gordius Garage,