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Friday, May 03, 2024Cadillac Summit Road to Close Temporarily for Repaving
Cadillac Summit Road to Close Temporarily for Repaving BAR HARBOR, MAINE – The National Park Service (NPS) plans to close Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia National Park to all uses from Monday, May 6, at 6:00 a.m. through Thursday, May 9, at 8:00 am for repaving and striping. All vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian access is prohibited during the closure. Weather may affect the timing of the work since paving can be completed only when the air temperature is above 40°F and there is no precipitation. The NPS
Thursday, May 02, 2024Pet of the Week - Georgie
PET OF THE WEEK Look at that face! This is Georgie and he is just as sweet as he looks. Georgie is a 1- 2 year old yellow lab with a love for life and people! We unfortunately do not have any history on Georgie’s time prior to being here at the SPCA-HC other than that he was picked up as a stray. Since being in our care, he is now neutered and up to date on all necessary vaccinations and medical treatments. Georgie is very food motivated and loves treats, which is very important as he arrived to us
Monday, April 29, 2024Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Forbes as One of “World’s Best Banks” for Second Consecutive Year
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Forbes as One of “World’s Best Banks” for Second Consecutive Year Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” for the second consecutive year. The annual list was developed based on responses from more than 49,000 individuals surveyed about their satisfaction with their current or former financial
Friday, April 26, 2024Announcing the 2024 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows
Announcing the 2024 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows Winter Harbor -Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the 2024 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows in Science Research, Science Communication, and Environmental Science Education. Working at the intersection of conservation, scientific research, education, and communication, this cadre of early-career professionals will work alongside National Park Service and Schoodic Institute staff in Acadia
Thursday, April 25, 2024Camden National Bank Appoints Garrett McKnight as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Camden National Wealth Management
Camden National Bank Appoints Garrett McKnight as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Camden National Wealth Management. Camden, Maine, April 25, 2024 – Camden National Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Garrett McKnight as Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Camden National Wealth Management. McKnight succeeds Jennifer Lloyd Mirabile, who has retired after 38 years in the industry and 7 years of dedicated service to the company. “Garrett’s vast experience adds to our
Thursday, April 25, 2024Pet of the Week - Rock Lee & Neji
PET OF THE WEEK Introducing Neji & Rock Lee! They’re part of the Naruto Crew of cats that need to be adopted in pairs, and they’ve chosen each other. These beautiful long-haired kitties are around 1-2 years old and are looking for special people that are extra understanding and patient with them. They’ve made a lot of progress but are still adjusting to having humans around. As you can tell from their pictures, they are amazing companions to other cats! They seek a lot of comfort from each other and are
Thursday, April 18, 2024Pet of the Week - Stella
PET OF THE WEEK Alright, we know this isn’t necessarily top-notch photography, but we’ll take what Stella gives us. Stella has made herself comfortable in a hidey bed and that’s where she’s sticking for now - hairball fixtures and all! Stella is a very shy, unsure girl who needs a patient, quiet home to help her blossom and grow confidence. She’s not ready to be an affectionate lap cat right now, and she will even give you a good smack if you push her boundaries. She is simply stressed and trying to
Thursday, April 18, 2024Spring 2024 prescribed burns planned for Acadia National Park
Spring 2024 prescribed burns planned for Acadia National ParkPark rangers conduct a prescribed burn at Acadia National Park Acadia National Park The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to conduct prescribed fire burning in Acadia National Park before May 10, provided weather and fuel conditions meet the conditions established in the park’s prescribed fire plan. NPS will attempt a prescribed fire at the following locations: Jordan Pond House (lower field between the Jordan Pond House and the pond
Thursday, April 11, 2024Pet of the Week - Prue
PET OF THE WEEKPrue is the best of both worlds; this sweet girl can be playful and affectionate but is also happy to snuggle up for soothing cuddles. She is right around a year old with beautiful black fur and a tiny white patch on her chest. She is sweet as pie and has been content in our community room with other cats. Her favorite spot is near the top of the cat tree, in purrfect reach for people to pet her! Adopter beware, she rolls over on her back and rolls around when you start petting her - it’s
Thursday, April 11, 2024Park Loop Road opens to motor vehicles on April 15
Park Loop Road opens to motor vehicles on April 15 What to expect this spring and summer at Acadia National Park BAR HARBOR, MAINE - The National Park Service looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park this season! Scientists’ predictions of more frequent extreme weather events as a result of climate change were a reality for Acadia National Park this winter and spring. Sections of the park endured storm damage throughout multiple extreme storms. However, the majority of the
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Acadia National Park announces $950,000 for ecosystem restoration and climate restoration projects
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – Acadia National Park will receive $950,000 in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to create a model for addressing climate change vulnerabilities of coastal archeological sites, collections, landscapes and ethnographic resources using a ‘Two-eyed Seeing’ approach. Across the Northeast, sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events affect thousands of documented and undocumented cultural sites affiliated with Tribal nations. By utilizing the ’Two-eyed Seeing’ model for
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Schoodic Institute announces 2024 Acadia Science Fellows
Schoodic Institute announces 2024 Acadia Science FellowsResearchers to monitor amphibian movements and map forest change in Acadia National Park WINTER HARBOR - Two scientists have been awarded Acadia Science Fellowships to conduct research in Acadia National Park. An initiative of the National Park Service, National Park Foundation, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, and the David Evans Shaw Family Foundation, Acadia Science Fellows expand the capacity of the National Park Service to understand
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