The Abbe Museum is showing items from its collection and the work of artisans determined to keep the tradition alive.
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‘Exceptional’ rainstorm heavily damages carriage roads at Acadia National Park
The storm early on June 9 dumped about 5 inches of rain on the park in the space of a few hours, and washed out 10 miles of the popular 45-mile carriage road system.
Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
Artwork sought for pop-up art show centering on racial justice
ArtWaves, a nonprofit community arts center, seeks artists to produce works for a one-day pop-up art show in downtown Bar Harbor, Art for Justice: Working Towards Equity. This exhibition seeks to explore issues of racial justice and to inspire positive change from a place of creativity within our community. It will feature new works by […]
Jackson Laboratory to study blood condition that puts seniors at risk
Clonal hematopoiesis puts older people at risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Bar Harbor hospital, Maine CDC partner to respond to potential virus spreaders from other states
Mount Desert Island Hospital estimates that more than 35 coronavirus-infected people from out of state were in the area.
Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little’s name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
Maine Voices: In time of COVID-19, try interventions, pivot quickly, accept science
There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.
Maine Seacoast Mission 2020 Scholarship applications available online
BAR HARBOR — Maine Seacoast Mission’s Scholarship Program 2020 application and re-application are available online. The deadline postmark for applying for a mission scholarship is May 1, according to a news release from the mission. Through its scholarship program, the mission helps recent high school graduates and adults, from Maine’s offshore islands and Downeast communities, […]