Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of the things people suggested as additions to the list we published on Independence Day weekend.
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Court blocks returning signs to Acadia, other national parks and monuments
Federal officials were ordered last month to restore the signage by Friday, including displays at Acadia National Park on warming oceans and Wabanaki heritage.
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Wabanaki festival of arts and ideas returns to Bar Harbor for US’s 250th
The Abbe Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to produce the Dawnland Festival.
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State is rightful owner of sunken ship near Bar Harbor, judge rules
A group of individuals interested in the wreck’s history — and its hefty cargo of granite pavers — sued for salvaging rights 2 years ago.
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Maine isn’t just a wedding destination. People come to propose, too. | Column
Acadia National Park and Portland Head Light are popular spots to pop the question.
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Climate and Wabanaki signs to return to Acadia
A federal judge gave the Trump administration until July 3 to return signs it had removed from national parks and monuments, including climate change and Wabanaki displays at Acadia National Park.
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Cony baseball edges MDI in thrilling Class B North semifinal
The Rams advance to Tuesday’s Northern Maine championship game at the University of Maine.
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Jackson Lab lands $1.8M grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation
The foundation awarded the grant to Jackson Lab, which is studying genetic mutations that are risk factors for Parkinson’s.
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‘You have my back’: Graham Platner stays the course at Bar Harbor rally
The embattled U.S. Senate candidate spoke to a supportive crowd of hundreds at a Friday night event that also featured other Maine Democrats and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.
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Former employee accuses Acadia National Park of discrimination
A man with Native American heritage has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the park repeatedly hired white candidates under 40 or left positions unfilled.