The Santa Claus of Downeast Maine

BAR HARBOR, Maine — Her nickname at work is “Miss Christmas.” Like Saint Nick, she has a list, and will be delivering presents until Christmas Eve.

Town Council approves port security building design

In spite of the aesthetic concerns expressed by some residents, the Bar Harbor Town Council on Dec. 6 unanimously approved a conceptual plan for a new port security building at the town pier. Proponents say the new building is needed due to the numerous shortcomings...

Death of Maine prisoner is subject of opera

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Parish in Bar Harbor is receiving donations to produce a folk opera, “Natural Causes Killed Victor.” It will be premiered before the high altar on May 4 and May 5, 2012.

Death of Maine prisoner is subject of opera

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Parish in Bar Harbor is receiving donations to produce a folk opera, “Natural Causes Killed Victor.” It will be premiered before the high altar on May 4 and May 5, 2012. The opera is one way the parish said it meets human needs — in this case,...

COA students choose site, install campus solar panels

When College of the Atlantic was given a small grant to place a solar energy array on campus, it was students who undertook the process, from determining the best placement for the panels to installing the entire array. And that’s not all. The students also worked...

Early worms do get the birds

Acadia National Park gets millions of visitors a year that come to enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Desert Island. When the leaves drop the locals get to come out of hiding, spread their wings and enjoy MDI in a less crowded atmosphere. One method of inspiring...
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