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Bar Harbor native Matt Dunlap to challenge Golden in primary

Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap is taking on the moderate Democrat in a district that could determine control of Congress.
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Lincoln Peirce, author of 'Big Nate,' visits the 1932 Criterion Theatre

The 1932 Criterion Theater’s seats were packed with students from Conners Emerson School, Mount Desert Elementary and Pemetic ...
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Abbe Museum, Reel Pizza Cinerama to offer free screening of 'Mary and Molly'

The Abbe Museum and Reel Pizza Cinerama, in partnership with Friends of Acadia, will offer a free matinee of the short film ...
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Stories in Cloth: Exploring Textile Traditions in India

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Join the Southwest Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for “Stories in Cloth: Exploring Textile Traditions in India.” Shira Singer recently spent five ...
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Finish Line Book Sale Fundraiser at the Library

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — The Southwest Harbor Public Library will hold the Finish Line Book Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, (Marathon Day) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the ...
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Learn the art of paper-cutting at the Gilley

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Delve into the art of paper-cutting with this workshop for beginners at the Wendell Gilley Museum on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Participants will make a mosaic of autumn ...
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Pet of the week: Ernest

This is Ernest, and if he’s breaking your heart, join the club. Life hasn’t been easy, or necessarily kind, for him. We want ...
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Bar Harbor Historical Society announces new director of engagement

BAR HARBOR — Nikki Moser will begin a new full-time position as director of engagement at Bar Harbor Historical Society, announced Executive Director Erin Cough in a press release, noting that Moser ...
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Community Resilience Listening Session set for Oct. 27

SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Residents are invited to participate in a Community Resilience Listening Session at the Southwest Harbor Library on Oct. 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. This listening session is part of the ...
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SWHPL to host an array of kids' Halloween activities

The Southwest Harbor Public Library will host a variety of activities for kids this October, including Halloween Cookie Decorating, a Frankentoys Workshop, Two-Sentence Horror Stories and the ...
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Town assessor issued suspension after spitting incident

MOUNT DESERT — The Selectboard directed newly hired Town Manager Alex Kimball to issue Town Assessor Kyle Avila a three-day written suspension without pay for violating the town’s personnel policy at ...
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Author and conservationist Karin Tilberg to speak at Acadia Senior College

BAR HARBOR — At Acadia Senior College’s October Food for Thought program, Karin Tilberg, an expert on Maine’s vast woodlands and the past president and CEO of the Forest Society of Maine, will discuss ...