MDI Bio Lab launches new kidney research initiative

Scientists at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor commemorated World Kidney Day, March 8, by announcing a statewide initiative to test new treatments and diagnostic tools for chronic kidney disease. The initiative, called “ReMAINE Healthy,” is...

Twice-weekly, trivia heats up the cold winter nights

Trivia night at Leary’s Landing in Bar Harbor combines socializing and mind exercise as people stretch their brains for prizes. Trivia night happens Sundays starting at 8 p.m. There is a trivia night at the Dog and Pony Tavern in Bar Harbor as well, scheduled...

Fundraisers set for local musician’s battle with leukemia

Jacob and Christian Cuff are brothers and musicians. They write their own indie-rock music, have recorded a number of albums and have performed extensively across the United States and in Europe. Originally from Bath, the Cuffs have worked seasonally at restaurant and...

Northeast Harbor Fleet manager to teach racing rules

Fran Charles, manager of the Northeast Harbor Fleet, will offer a racing rules class on Sunday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mount Desert Island Community Sailing Center. During the school year, Charles is the coach of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

Worthy of note

At a March 4 ceremony held in Bangor at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Capt. Scott Lewis, commander of the HHC 286th CSSB, swears in Spc. Toni Dyer of Hancock, who extended her enlistment with the Maine Army National Guard by one year. Staff Sgts. Benjamin Hazen and...
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