After World War II, a Catholic priest from Australia, the Rev. Tony Glynn, led reconciliation efforts between Australians and the Japanese. Glynn’s efforts are the subject of a movie called “Railroad of Love,” which will be screened on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at...
The following deed transfers were recorded from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 at the Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Oct. 24 Charles W. Putnam to Barter Lumber Company, property in Deer Isle. Jessica Moretti to Rachel Robshaw, property in Bucksport. David R. Moleon to Louis W....
An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings. Oct. 26 Nicholas C. Carter, 19, of Southwest Harbor was arrested for operating without a...
An excited murmur of voices filled the Mount Desert Island High School cafeteria on a recent Monday afternoon, as dozens of student actors worked on transforming themselves from humans to cats. It was the first all-cast session to practice applying full-face makeup in...
The following building permits were issued in the town of Mount Desert from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28. Oct. 24 Harry G. and Mary Ann Charleston, 18 Sargent Drive, Northeast Harbor; to extend existing 6 feet high solid fence by 62 feet in length. Rhonda Lee Soucie-Coffin...
At last check, a fire in Trenton has Route 3 closed to one lane. Police in Hancock County tell us the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m. at the head of the island, near the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound.
Some intrepid sailors enjoyed a nice afternoon on the water with the final race hosted by the Mount Desert Island Community Sailing Center. The third annual Halloween Race was held on Saturday, Oct. 29, with seven sailors racing Bullseyes at the entrance to Southwest...
It’s that time of year again. The days are growing short, the nights are growing increasing colder, and the Mount Desert Island area has even had its first taste of snow.
The search committee for a new town manager in Southwest Harbor has culled “quite a few” applications that came in from around the nation, and reportedly forwarded several of those applications to the Board of Selectmen. “We got applications from all over the...
It’s that time of year again. The days are growing short, the nights are growing increasing colder, and the Mount Desert Island area has even had its first taste of snow. While for many this arrival of the winter season brings to mind visions of the holidays and...
