Mount Desert Islander

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Our Nature columnmist has a first-hand account of the missing Ivory Gull. Read more from this week's column:
"Today, the Ivory Gull taxidermized mount is back at Park Headquarters here in Bar Harbor and undergoing conservation. Now that we have the bird in hand, perhaps the Maine Bird Records Committee will finally have the documentation it needs to accept the Southwest Harbor Ivory Gull."

“Ivory Gull (Pagophila alba) Adult shot at Southwest Harbor, February 10, 1940, now in collection of the Museum of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor.” Those 26 words comprise the complete

12/19/2025

BAR HARBOR — Six Maine students entering College of the Atlantic in fall 2026 will receive full-tuition scholarships through the college’s new Pine Tree Scholars program, aimed at expanding access to higher education for Maine residents.

BAR HARBOR — Six Maine students entering College of the Atlantic in fall 2026 will receive full-tuition scholarships through the college’s new Pine Tree Scholars program, aimed at expanding access

12/19/2025

NEW YORK — The Jackson Laboratory and the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) today celebrated the official launch of their unified organization with a ribbon-tying ceremony at NYSCF’s Manhattan research facilities, according to a press release. T…

NEW YORK — The Jackson Laboratory and the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) today celebrated the official launch of their unified organization with a ribbon-tying ceremony at NYSCF’s Manhattan

12/18/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Nestled into the Manset Meetinghouse, the oldest church building on Mount Desert Island, is the Southwest Harbor Historical Society. Often recognized as a summer establishment, the historical society opened the Meetinghouse doors …

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Nestled into the Manset Meetinghouse, the oldest church building on Mount Desert Island, is the Southwest Harbor Historical Society. Often recognized as a summer establishment, the historical

12/18/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Next Level Sports Lounge hosted Milagro Coffee Bar’s first annual Great Quietside Bake-Off on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. Community members were invited to sample a range of cookie recipes from local businesses. From red vel…

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Next Level Sports Lounge hosted Milagro Coffee Bar’s first annual Great Quietside Bake-Off on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. Community members were invited to

12/17/2025

The WoodBank will be holding a volunteer day on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. where members of the community are encouraged to come out and help in any way they can.

The WoodBank will be holding a volunteer day on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. where members of the community are encouraged to come out and help

12/17/2025

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — A new Code Enforcement Officer was sworn in on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., and the new hire is a familiar face at the town office.

12/17/2025

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Historical Society hosted its annual Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 13, welcoming over 120 community members for free festivities at La Rochelle to welcome the community to the museum during the winter and spread holid…

BAR HARBOR — The Bar Harbor Historical Society hosted its annual Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 13, welcoming over 120 community members for free festivities at La Rochelle to welcome

12/17/2025

BAR HARBOR — At the last meeting of the Sustainable Tourism Management Task Force to be held in 2025, members heard a summary of some of the feedback that the consultants have received through various means of community engagement.

BAR HARBOR — At the last meeting of the Sustainable Tourism Management Task Force to be held in 2025, members heard a summary of some of the feedback that the

12/17/2025

❄️🎄☃️SOUTHWEST HARBOR - With Christmas right around the corner, schools across the island are showing plenty of holiday spirit. Enjoy this short clip from the Pemetic Elementary Winter Concert on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.🎄🎄☃️☃️❄️❄️🎅🧑‍🎄🎁🎁 Approximately 200 people attended the show, which was held in the school gym. Officer Kristen Roulet made a guest appearance with an introductory singing of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” before the concert concluded. ❄️🎄☃️ # holidays, , ,

12/16/2025

BAR HARBOR — The Jesup Memorial Library Board has announced in a press release that Megan Brooks will join the library as its new director on Jan. 13. The public is invited to a meet-and-greet with her on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon, and …

BAR HARBOR — The Jesup Memorial Library Board has announced in a press release that Megan Brooks will join the library as its new director on Jan. 13. The public