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Tremont is using state grant funding to explore a living shoreline at Seal Cove Picnic Area, where erosion threatens the beach and Cape Road.

The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by ArtWaves. TREMONT—Tremont’s beloved Seal Cove Picnic Area is slowly disappearing as the ocean erodes the beach and quietly makes its way to the Cape Road. Could an erosion control concept called living shorelines be the answer to help combat nature and save the beach?

Tremont · 13h
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Bar Harbor Historical Society lays off entire staff

The Bar Harbor Historical Society has laid off all five of its paid staff. “All the staff fears for that collection," former Executive Director Erin Cough said. "We've been told there will be no new exhibits next year ... there will be no programming next year.”. Cough said the layoffs...

Bar Harbor, ME · 1d
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barharborstory.com

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Stephen Coston’s path to Innkeeper of the Year began in a motel basement, with a stack of CDs and a job many people outside the industry don’t think about.

BAR HARBOR — Before Stephen Coston was named Innkeeper of the Year, before the 13 properties and the renovations and the business accolades, before the recognition that comes with building something that lasts, there were a whole lot of cigarette butts. He wasn’t smoking them. The cigarette butts...

Bar Harbor, ME · 1d
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Bangor Daily News

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Rockland to require owners to register vacant commercial buildings

Owners of all existing applicable buildings would have to apply for a vacant commercial property certificate by March 9, 2027.

Rockland, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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I’m the new Belfast reporter for the Bangor Daily News

"I look forward to telling stories that matter in Belfast and the rest of Waldo County."

Belfast, ME · 12h

wabi.tv

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Hancock County SPCA to host pet photos with Santa on Saturday

TRENTON, Maine (WABI) - The SPCA of Hancock County is hosting a Pet Photos with Santa event Saturday, November 14 at the shelter on Bar Harbor Road in Trenton. The photo session will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos are by donation. Appointments are required. People can reserve...

Hancock County, ME · 18h

Bangor Daily News

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Massachusetts company buys two Waldo County campgrounds

The two campgrounds, located in Belfast and Searsport, sold for a total of $2.5 million, according to real estate documents.

Waldo County, ME · 3d

Bangor Daily News

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New mercantile shop opens on Blue Hill’s Main Street

Gingerfly Life is a new venture for former theme park designer Sarah Gibbon.

Blue Hill, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Camden to remove street paid parking kiosks in wake of voter poll

Camden Public Works will soon be removing the paid parking kiosks from streets downtown and storing them at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Camden, ME · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Maine Harbor Town Builds A Giant Christmas Tree Entirely Out Of Real Lobster Traps

Every November, volunteers stack about 150 red and green lobster traps into a Christmas tree that rises up to 40 feet. Then they crown it with a giant fiberglass lobster. Yes, really. The traps aren’t props pulled from a costume shop. A trap mill in a neighboring town builds them...

Rockland, ME · 2d

Only In Your State

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The Main Street in Maine That Still Looks Like It Did in 1920

Technically, Belfast is a city, but its downtown is cozy enough that it feels right at home among small towns in Maine. Take a stroll down Main Street to spot the town's oldest features-rows of 19th-century brick buildings nestled close together as the road climbs uphill. The unique second-story windows and intricate roof details catch […]

Belfast, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

partner publisher · 28.4K followers

Midcoast housing project aims to serve demand for ‘missing middle’

The buildings will be located next to the former Anchor Church at the intersection of Cross Street and Route 90.

Rockport, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Blue Hill renews liquor license for restaurant it has taken to court

Blue Hill native Darlene Hatch said "I can’t grasp why a few people make it impossible for the rest of us to enjoy a really good restaurant.”

Blue Hill, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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GOP control in Knox County reduced to 2 officials in probate office

"This is really not a political office," Knox County Probate Judge Carol Emery said. "We follow state law and state Supreme Court rulings."

Knox County, ME · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Bucksport appoints new deputy fire chief

Capt. Joseph Wardwell will be sworn in and begin at the start of 2027.

Bucksport, ME · 1d

Maine Morning Star

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First working waterfront conference highlights lingering challenges from 2024 storms

Nearly three years since the devastating January storms that ravaged Maine’s coast, the state’s working waterfront says it is still feeling the effects.  Groups from across Maine’s coastal community gathered in Bar Harbor Thursday and Friday for the first ever Maine Working Waterfront Conference to discuss the lingering impacts of storm damage as well as […]

Bar Harbor, ME · 7h

nationalfisherman.com

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Maine fishermen to test ocean robots in Portland, Rockland

Maine commercial fishermen will get a firsthand look at two ocean robots designed to help captains better understand conditions on their fishing grounds during upcoming demonstrations in Portland and Rockland. The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) is hosting the demonstrations as part of Robots for Fishermen, a project under the...

Portland, ME · 16h

penbaypilot.com

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'There’s no urgency to a park, right?' Following debate, park behind future Thomaston fire station to get engineering consult

An early-stage concept map sites the future Fire and EMS building at 436 Main Street. The street address will become official upon creation of deeds for each of the three parcels (park, fire station, former Knox Clinic purchase). THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board ultimately voted (4-0) to use Public...

Thomaston, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Discount Asphalt Paving to match Toys for Tots donations — up to $2,500 — for Waldo County children

Family-owned Belfast paving company will double every cash gift to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots this holiday season, with every dollar staying in Waldo County BELFAST — Discount Asphalt Paving, a family-owned paving company that has served Maine homeowners and businesses since 1969, announced that it will match cash donations to the Marine […]

Waldo County, ME · 1d

lcnme.com

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Waldoboro Native Raising Funds to Finish Movie Shot in Hometown

The premise of “Maine Noir” asks a simple question: what would you do if you found $3 million hidden in the walls of your house?. Lucas McNelly is currently crowdfunding $10K in finishing funds for the feature film on Kickstarter. McNelly and his cast and crew shot the...

Waldoboro, ME · 2d