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Wednesday, November 20, 2024Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Employees Donate More Than $19,000 Collected in Q3 2024 to Nine Community Organizations
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $19,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the third quarter of 2024 are: Maine Hometown Health CenterLubec Memorial LibraryMilbridge Public LibrarySt. Joseph’s HealthcareWhitneyville Public LibraryNew
Thursday, November 14, 2024Pet of the Week - Murphy
PET OF THE WEEK This is Murphy, and he’s just as goofy and sweet as he looks! We don’t know much about Murphy’s time prior to being at the SPCA-HC, but we do know that he’s a certified cutie-goober. This senior gentleman is the definition of a gentle giant and is estimated to be around 9-10 years old. He’s a big boy with an even bigger heart. Murph has so much love to give and perks up the second a visitor walks in and will immediately wander out to greet them. He is known to rest his front paws on your
Thursday, November 14, 2024Extraordinary Nurse Recognized with a DAISY Award at Mount Desert Island Hospital
Extraordinary Nurse Recognized with a DAISY Award at Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME – Portia Judson, RN was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses at Mount Desert Island Hospital. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. This is the first DAISY Award that MDI Hospital has presented. The nomination submitted “While descending the Giant Slide Trail in Acadia National Park Search and Rescue
Friday, November 08, 2024The Future Vision of Bar Harbor Informational Session with Q&A on the Bar Harbor 2035 Comprehensive Plan
The Future Vision of Bar Harbor Informational Session with Q&A on the Bar Harbor 2035 Comprehensive Plan November 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM BAR HARBOR— The Bar Harbor Planning Department will introduce the future vision of Bar Harbor, also referred to as the Bar Harbor 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This is an opportunity to better understand the Plan that will guide the Town’s decisions about future changes for the next 10+ years. This Plan will likely be voted on in 2025 to decide whether or
Thursday, November 07, 2024Pet of the Week - Iggy & Zora
PET OF THE WEEK We’ve been busy with the bonded pairs, and we’re so pleased to introduce to you yet another dynamic duo - Iggy & Zora! Iggy and Zora are around 2 years old and just as sweet as can be. Even when they were nervous and shy upon first coming to us here at the SPCA-HC, they’ve always been kind and gentle. Now that they’re more comfortable, they’re showing how truly loving and precious they are! The second someone wanders near their living space here at the shelter, they pop right over to the
Thursday, November 07, 2024Milagro Coffee & Espresso Opens Year Round Under New Owner With Refined Name
Southwest Harbor, Maine - Milagro Coffee & Espresso recently announced a new owner taking the reins after 22 years. Milagro Coffee & Espresso will operate in Southwest Harbor year-round with a rebrand to Milagro Coffee Bar. Milagro Coffee Bar invites the community out for its grand reopening with an espresso toast on Tuesday, November 12th at 10 am. After 22 years of servicing Mount Desert Island and the surrounding community, former owners Shawn Robinette and Brian White announced on October
Tuesday, November 05, 2024Hundreds of Volunteers Turn Out for the 34th Annual Take Pride in Acadia Day
Photo Caption: Volunteers from L.L. Bean rake leaves off of the carriage roads in Acadia National Park during Take Pride in Acadia Day on November 2. (Photo courtesy of Evie Linantud/Friends of Acadia)BAR HARBOR — Approximately 330 volunteers turned up on a chilly fall day to show their love for the park during the annual Take Pride in Acadia Day on November 2. Volunteers cleared fallen leaves from drainage areas on nearly 10 miles of carriage roads in 21 locations. The effort focused on areas where
Thursday, October 31, 2024Pet of the Week - Miram, The Snaggletooth Sweetheart
PET OF THE WEEKWe are truly baffled that Miriam, AKA “The Snaggletooth Sweetheart”, is still waiting for her forever home here at the SPCA-HC. Miriam is the kindest, most gentle senior lady with all the love in the world to give. She is our go-to dog to bring to events and public outings because she has a perfect temperament with everyone… cats, dogs, kids, adults - you name it, she loves it! She will make an incredible companion, or even a perfect pet to bring into the office with you! She’s also a
Monday, October 28, 2024Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 2024 Annual Dinner
BAR HARBOR, Maine – On Friday evening, October 25th, members of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce gathered as the Chamber presented several awards to deserving businesses and community leaders at its annual dinner held this year at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center. Awards were presented in the following six categories. The President’s Award is selected by the President of the Board of Directors to honor the business or person they admire most in our community. Board President, Bo
Thursday, October 24, 2024Pet of the Week - Xube
PET OF THE WEEK This is Xube and and he’s exuuuberant! He’s a young pup and he acts like it. Xube loves people and playing; he could do it all day - cuddles, play, repeat! He is one of the Fab 5 from a state seizure who has had to overcome a lot. His puppy years have come and gone while he’s been shuffling around shelters, and he’s really ready to find his forever. It is non-negotiable that he go to a home with no other animals. He does not like dogs. He does not like cats. He thinks small animals are
