WINTER HARBOR– Bring “trick-or-treaters” to the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on Saturday October 26 from 1-4 p.m. to have fall science fun with the seventh annual “Eeek” of Ecology Festival. This free event will occur rain or shine and is recommended for children 12 and under, accompanied by...
SOUTHWEST HARBOR– Amanda Corson, a personal insurance account executive with LS. Robinson Co. insurance, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor. The professional dedication and commitment represented by this achievement sets the standard within the insurance industry. Corson earned the designation through a series of rigorous written exams focusing on...
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BAR HARBOR—Mount Desert Island Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Jorge F. Peacher, MD has joined the Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center. One of only a handful of board-certified urogynecologists in the state of Maine, Dr. Peacher provides specialized care for women experiencing, incontinence, abnormal bleeding and pelvic floor...
Castine - Nothing whets the appetite like an ocean breeze with the fragrance of wood smoke and baking biscuits wafting through the air. The Wilson Museum will fire up its outdoor oven on Wednesday, October 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. to bake a variety of sweet and savory biscuits,...
Bar Harbor - On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Healthy Acadia will host, “A Mindful Dinner” at Sweet Pea’s Café, 854 State Highway 3, in Bar Harbor. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a thoughtfully-prepared, four-course meal, featuring seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, while also learning about and experiencing how mindfulness can...
HANCOCK COUNTY – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is taking place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce located at 163 High Street. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Take-Back event in collaboration with Ellsworth Police Department, Healthy Acadia and...
The Ellsworth Area Chamber’s biannual full day Business Conference will be held in the Downtown area, campus style on Thursday November 7th. Mark your calendars for a day of great information, break out sessions, lunch and some fun. The Grand, City Hall, the Ellsworth Library, and Camden National Bank will all...
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — The Downeast Innovation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant applications. Part of MaineCF’s strategic focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, the fund supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve or increase entrepreneurship and innovation in business and the local economies of Hancock and...
BAR HARBOR—Approximately 1,200 women in Maine are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In an effort to provide women with the best diagnostic tools available, the Breast Center at Mount Desert Island Hospital is now offering patients the 3D mammogram, a more advanced mammography exam. While 2D mammography takes a...
Ellsworth - At each change of season there are new reminders of loved ones lost and past times shared. As we head toward fall here in Maine individuals may experience grief related to the loss of a loved one, which can create emptiness and difficulty enjoying the opportunities of the...