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The small town of Bucksport, Maine, is home to lots of incredible stories, whether they're about the Abenaki tribe of Native Americans, how Colonel Jonathan Buck founded the town, or even when the town went Hollywood in an ABC drama called Dark Shadows. But Bucksport also has its fair share of ghost stories, including the chilling tale that something, or someone, keeps haunting Silver Lake.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine — Whether you need extra space to house guests or you need more room to create an office, you may have never thought of Bowen Swersey's creative way to build additional space while getting a front-seat view of Maine's natural beauty. The Southwest Harbor resident has...

Construction on the project could start as early as next year.

Bar Harbor's Scott Morrill, a Master Sergeant with the 101st Medical Group in the Maine Air National Guard was named Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year on Sunday, June 4, when the Maine National Guard held their 2023 Outstanding Airman and Best Warrior ceremony to recognize Maine soldiers and airmen who have distinguished themselves in their fields.

With this depressing rainy weather sticking around for a while, now is the time to seek out some indoor fun!. For the most part, the Bar Harbor Oceanarium & Education Center has been open only sporadically for the last several years, but on May 17th, they opened their doors for an entire season of activities for the whole family.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Public Library is kicking off its summer reading program with a family-friendly dance party with Bee Parks & the Hornets, an indie pop-rock band for insects and all ages, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Kids can sign up for the reading program,...

Nestled in the heart of Southwest Harbor, a new jewelry store, Wild Hare Jewels, brings a breath of fresh air to Main Street. This store is the brainchild of Nancy Estep-Critchett, the co-founder of the beloved Tom Cat Tide, which she launched in 2021 with her sister and mother. Wild Hare Jewels showcases an eclectic mix of small-batch, exclusive pieces crafted by talented artists from Maine and across the United States.

Robbins Lumber announced the acquisitions of two Maine sawmills in Hancock and Sanford. Both sawmills, previously owned by Pleasant River Lumber Company, will retain all employees post-acquisition. According to Robbins Lumber, the acquisition will allow the company to build upon its brand of Eastern White Pine production, which it already...

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Ellsworth Center honored 36 graduates connected to the Ellsworth Center on May 22, 2023, at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor. Guest speaker Gretchen Wilson, recently retired Director of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the graduates to engage...

Calling all members of the Ellsworth High School Class of 2003! It's time to celebrate your 20th reunion this Saturday, June 10th!. The Reunion takes place at the Ellsworth Elks Club from 6 to 9 p.m. The Elks Club is located at 317 High Street. There will be a cash...

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Cygnet Gallery will be featuring the work of internationally published fine art and commercial photographer Lynn Karlin in June. Originally from New York City, Karlin was the first woman staff photographer for Women’s Wear Daily and W. Her life-style images graced the covers and pages of House Beautiful, Country Living, The New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine and major garden magazines.

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A community came together for a good cause at the Ellsworth Walmart Saturday. Ten-year-old Journey Gartner is battling a rare blood cancer known as MSD. First responders, local truck drivers, Walmart Associates, volunteers from the Walmart fleet, along with the community as a whole came together...

Volunteer Maine has launched its first Climate Corps program and is seeking four full-time members to work on an energy efficiency project in Hancock and Washington Counties from June to November next year.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Artist Erika Rosso will lead two watercolor workshops at the Wendell Gilley Museum in June, one for adults only and one for families and individuals of all ages. Up first is a Misty Mountains Paint ‘n’ Sip on Thursday, June 8, from 6-8 p.m. Participants will...

Former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler was booked into the Hancock County Jail in Ellsworth Thursday, officials confirmed. He begins a nine-month sentence, which will be followed by six years of probation. Hancock County Jail Administrator Tim Richardson said Thursday afternoon that couldn't provide any details about Cutler's housing situation or...

MOUNT DESERT — “MDI Photo Club has taught me to see in a whole new way,” said club president emeritus and current member Kenn Chandler. His work, along with the work of 21 other club members, will be displayed in the Mellon Room at the Northeast Harbor Library through June. This is the club’s annual show, and many of the pieces will be for sale.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently launched its new 4-H Tick Project, a community science program where youth collect, identify and learn about ticks while contributing to university research. The project provides children and teenagers an […]

While tourists to our region head to Mount Desert Island this summer, I’ll be frequenting less busy trails, many on land trust properties. These small but mighty trails have a lot to offer. They, like other trails across the state, need investment to keep them in good condition and accessible. A bill being considered by the Legislature, the Maine Trails Bond (LD 1156), would help with that.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Hancock County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

The Bar Harbor Merchants Association was founded in 2006 by a group of downtown store owners to promote themselves in the offseason.