Bar Harbor businesses sue town over limit on cruise ship visitors

The ordinance adopted by voters in November puts a 1,000-person cap on the number of passengers who can come ashore daily.

Park service proposes increasing entrance fees to Acadia National Park

The NPS says the increases would put Acadia on the same fee scale as those charged at other iconic national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite.

Sun Journal and western Maine weeklies earn statewide newspaper awards

The Sun Journal received the Freedom of Information Award for the 19th time in 23 years, along with writing, design, photography and advertising honors

Human remains found at Acadia National Park

Authorities say the discovery does not appear to be related to a criminal case.

Extension continues workshops for land, sea farmers Oct. 9, 16

Bar Harbor struggles with cruise ship limits, and Portland could be next

A citizen petition seeks a 1,000-person-a-day cap on ship passengers entering Bar Harbor, and a similar effort is underway in Portland.

Bar Harbor Music Festival returns for 56th season

Ford Bronco stuck for 3 days in the Atlantic Ocean

A driver got his Bronco stuck in the mudflats between Bar Harbor and Bar Island until a salvage company floated it to a sandbar.

Ocean of Mercy retreat to be held in Bar Harbor

Tenebrae services to be held in Lewiston, Norway, other towns