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Monday, February 10, 2025Pet of the Week - Titus (2/10/25)
Titus is our longest-stay resident, and we just can’t understand why—this big, lovable goofball has everything you could want in a best friend! He’s half defensive tackle, half drool machine, and 100% loyal companion. Titus is absolutely obsessed with chasing and catching balls. If fetch was an Olympic sport, he’d take gold! An automatic ball thrower would be his dream come true. He also loves car rides, rolling around in the grass like a total goofball, and climbing rocky beaches—this boy knows how to have
Monday, February 10, 2025ABBE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES WINTER COMMUNITY DAY
ABBE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES WINTER COMMUNITY DAY BAR HARBOR, ME – Looking for activities for your kids during February break? Interested in taking a tour of the Abbe Museum during the winter? The Abbe Museum will be open for Winter Community Day on February 19, 2025, from 10am to 3pm. Delve into the world of the Wabanaki with the Abbe Museum’s Curator of Education Christiana Becker. From 10:30am-11:30am hear a reading of the Children’s books The Canoe Maker: David Moses Bridges, Passamaquoddy Birch
Thursday, January 30, 2025Pet of the Week - Madera 1/30/25
Meet Madera, a quiet and curious little guy who enjoys the simple things in life—like a cozy hidey bed and a sunny window! While he prefers to keep his distance from the hustle and bustle, he's got a soft spot for treats and wand toys. If you're patient and gentle, he might just come over to all you the privilege of feeding him treats, especially Churu. Madera isn’t one for constant cuddles, but he has let his favorite people give him pets as long as they’re slow and gentle. When Madera comes out of his
Tuesday, January 28, 2025Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Newsweek as One of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit U
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Newsweek as One of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” 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 Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the second consecutive year. The Bank was selected from among approximately 9,170 financial institutions for the honor based on a
Monday, January 27, 2025ABBE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
ABBE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN BAR HARBOR, ME -- As the Abbe Museum advances toward its centennial in 2028, the Board of Trustees, Wabanaki Council, and Museum Staff have announced a three year strategic plan. Included in the plan is a new mission, vision, and values. "I'm excited that our new three-year strategic plan not only reaffirms our educational mission, but also focuses us on activating our audiences to be better and more informed allies to Wabanaki Nations in the years to come,"
Thursday, January 23, 2025Pet of the Week - Sirius 1/23/25
PET OF THE WEEK This week’s star is Sirius, and she’s serius-ly cute! This sweet girl came to the SPCA-HC as a stray with her kitten. Her kitten was adopted and she’s enjoying the empty-nester life, but now she’s waiting for her furever home. Raising a kitten as a stray was quite stressful so she can be a bit shy when meeting new people. Once she has a few minutes to warm up, Sirius a silly, playful gal! She likes to show her belly, get the zoomies, and fling her favorite toys around. Sirius loves “kicker”
Tuesday, January 21, 2025Schoodic Institute Welcomes Lisa Frazell as Development Director
Schoodic Institute Welcomes Lisa Frazell as Development DirectorWINTER HARBOR - Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Frazell, MBA, CFRE as Development Director. In her position, Frazell will lead a comprehensive fundraising program in support of science, education, and stewardship for parks, people, and the planet. “We are thrilled to have Lisa join the Schoodic Institute team and help us accelerate the response to climate change impacts and
Tuesday, January 21, 2025Larry Wold Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending
Larry Wold Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President, Commercial LendingPortland, Maine Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Larry Wold has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. In this role, Larry will bolster the Bank’s commercial lending efforts, helping operating businesses throughout Northern New England secure financing for working capital, capital expenditures, and other growth needs. “Larry has been an accomplished and respected banker in the
Thursday, January 16, 2025Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Donates $5,000 in Matching Funds to Five Food Pantries in Hancock County
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently donated $5,000 to help support the efforts of five local food pantries working to improve food security for residents of Hancock County. The Bank donated $1,000 to each of the following nonprofit organizations: Bar Harbor Food Pantry, Common Good Soup Kitchen, Emmaus Homeless Shelter, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, and Schoodic Food Pantry. In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Bank pledged to match, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 in donations made to the five
Thursday, January 16, 2025POTW - Toffee 1/16/25
Hi, I'm Toffee! I may look like a tiny kitten, but I’m actually a fully grown 2-year-old cat with a huge heart and lots of love to give. I’m a sweet and gentle soul who’s been through a lot, so I might seem a little shy at first. Meeting new people can be a bit overwhelming, but with a little patience and kindness, I’ll start to feel safe and let my true personality shine. Once I know you’re a friend, you’ll get to see my favorite move: the belly roll! It’s my special way of saying, “I trust you.” I enjoy
Tuesday, January 14, 2025MDI Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2025
Bar Harbor, Maine – MDI Hospital is excited to celebrate the first baby born on the island in 2025! Jane Louise Clark was born on January 10th at 12:06 PM to Stuart and Sarah of Northeast Harbor. Baby Jane weighed 6 lbs 7.8 oz and measured 19 inches long. Stuart and Sarah shared their heartfelt gratitude for their experience at MDI Hospital:"We were debating where to go and we are so happy that we chose here. Everyone has been so kind, and all the nurses have been wonderful. MDI Hospital has been dreamy
