1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1285+ words) First Maine Coordinated Campaign canvassers - Aug. 16, 2026 In addition to canvassing, thousands of handwritten postcards will be mailed next month to help get out the vote in Hancock County. And we’ll also be distributing hundreds of candidate lawn signs as well…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (240+ words) LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As the summer turns to fall, the Bar Harbor Historical Society continues to embrace the idea of community stories and learning from each other. Over the past few months, we showcased programs on new books…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (258+ words) 2026 Annual Open House Hand Painted Jackets | Kimonos Gigi moved to the United States in his early 20’s, where he became a head textile designer for Mary McFadden Haute Couture in New York City. His first hand-painted jacket for McFadden was…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (365+ words) BAR HARBOR—Members of the Mount Desert Island YMCA Heritage Society recently gathered for a luncheon at the historic La Rochelle Mansion, home of the Bar Harbor Historical Society. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon snacking, chatting, and celebrating the Y’s community…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (349+ words) Bar Harbor Story | Carrie Jones | Substack CHARLOTTE’S WEB CLOSING AND JEFFREY HATCHER’S THE BUTLER DID IT AT THE ACADIA REP MOUNT DESERT—This Saturday morning, August 29, brings the Acadia Rep’s closing performance of Joseph Robinette’s beloved adaptation of CHARLOTTE’S WEB....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (171+ words) Bar Harbor Story | Carrie Jones | Substack Hook ‘n I Exhibit to Showcase Rug Hooking, Knitting, and Needlepoint Sept. 2 - 29th SOUTHWEST HARBOR—The Hook ‘n I Rug Hooking group will showcase a range of traditional and contemporary hooked rug designs, as well…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (350+ words) Bar Harbor Story | Carrie Jones | Substack Author Talk with Caitlin Shetterly: Gulf of Lions Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at 5:30pm BAR HARBOR – On Thursday, September 3rd, at 5:30pm, author Caitlin Shetterly will appear at the Jesup Memorial Library to present her latest novel, Gulf of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (105+ words) Watercolor Magic Demo with Guest Artist Margaret Dwyer Join us Friday, August 28th at 4:00pm for an inspiring event with Artist In Residence Margaret Dwyer. Watch as Margaret demonstrates how simple washes become glowing skies, reflections shimmer across water and brushstrokes transform…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (245+ words) Bar Harbor Story | Carrie Jones | Substack Witold Rybczynski at Maren Auditorium on Thursday BAR HARBOR - Beatrix Farrand Society welcomes esteemed architectural historian and author Witold Rybczynski to present “The Cloister and the Green: The Glorious American Campus” at MDI Biological…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (97+ words) Bar Harbor Story | Carrie Jones | Substack Concert to Benefit Westside Food Pantry! You are cordially invited to a special concert to benefit the Westside Food Pantry! Monday, August 24th, 7:00 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 315 Main Street, Southwest Harbor. This entertaining concert…...