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Thursday, May 16, 2024Pet of the Week - Talula
PET OF THE WEEK This is Talula, and she has become our lobby jester. At any given time, Talula can be heard smack-talking staff and volunteers. Walking by? “Mawow!”. Run into the desk with the mop bucket? “Mawow...”. Not moving fast enough with breakfast? “MAWOW!”. Talula is sassy and you'll just have to get on board with that. Miss Thang, Talula, is 5 years old, spayed, and up to date on all preventative treatments and vaccines. She is 16 pounds of attention-loving gal. She wants to be pet, loved on -
Monday, May 13, 2024Park rangers and local responders suppress fire near St. Sauveur hiking trail
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – On Saturday, May 11, at around 4:00 pm, park rangers and fire resources responded to reports of a wildland fire along the St. Sauveur hiking trail in Acadia National Park. Fire departments from Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert, and Tremont responded and helped extinguish two fires - one which burned 0.1 acres and another which burned 0.25 acres. The Maine State Forest Service coordinated a water drop from its helicopter. Through this coordinated response, the fire was suppressed by 7:00
Thursday, May 09, 20242024 Ursula E.J. Lee and Dr. Leung Lee Nursing Excellence Award Winners
2024 Ursula E.J. Lee and Dr. Leung Lee Nursing Excellence Award Winners Pictured left to right in photo: Chrissi Maguire, President/CEO MDI Hospital; Lily Sweeney, RN; Deb Bumbaugh, RN; Jennifer Leonard, RN; Lindsay Bland, RN; Sam Foss, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, VP of Nursing/CNOBar Harbor, ME - Congratulations to Lily Sweeney, RN; Deb Bumbaugh, RN; Jennifer Leonard, RN; Lindsay Bland, RN; the four recipients of the 2024 Ursula E.J. Lee & Dr. Leung Lee Nursing Excellence Awards. These four
Thursday, May 09, 2024Pet of the Week - Jax
PET OF THE WEEK This Pet of the Week is dedicated to our POTW superfan, Lisa Crocket, and her SPCA alumni, Cardinal Richelieu and Norsil! Jax says, “Nice to lick you… I mean meet you”! Jax is a one-year-old handsome hound mix looking for a home where he can be the apple of your eye and the center of your attention! He is a big puppy with a big need for exercise and your time. He has been through a lot of stressful transitions in his young life and needs a steady companion. The perfect home for Jax
Tuesday, May 07, 2024National Park Service releases Environmental Assessment of plant gathering at Acadia National Park for public comment
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – The National Park Service released an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the gathering of sweetgrass for traditional purposes by enrolled members of the five federally recognized tribes in Maine. The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribes at Pleasant Point and at Indian Township, and the Penobscot Nation, referred collectively as the Wabanaki, are culturally affiliated with lands and waters of Acadia National Park. With the establishment of
Thursday, May 02, 2024Pet of the Week - Georgie
PET OF THE WEEK Look at that face! This is Georgie and he is just as sweet as he looks. Georgie is a 1- 2 year old yellow lab with a love for life and people! We unfortunately do not have any history on Georgie’s time prior to being here at the SPCA-HC other than that he was picked up as a stray. Since being in our care, he is now neutered and up to date on all necessary vaccinations and medical treatments. Georgie is very food motivated and loves treats, which is very important as he arrived to us
Monday, April 29, 2024Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Forbes as One of “World’s Best Banks” for Second Consecutive Year
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Forbes as One of “World’s Best Banks” 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 Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” for the second consecutive year. The annual list was developed based on responses from more than 49,000 individuals surveyed about their satisfaction with their current or former financial
Thursday, April 18, 2024Pet of the Week - Stella
PET OF THE WEEK Alright, we know this isn’t necessarily top-notch photography, but we’ll take what Stella gives us. Stella has made herself comfortable in a hidey bed and that’s where she’s sticking for now - hairball fixtures and all! Stella is a very shy, unsure girl who needs a patient, quiet home to help her blossom and grow confidence. She’s not ready to be an affectionate lap cat right now, and she will even give you a good smack if you push her boundaries. She is simply stressed and trying to
Thursday, April 18, 2024Spring 2024 prescribed burns planned for Acadia National Park
Spring 2024 prescribed burns planned for Acadia National ParkPark rangers conduct a prescribed burn at Acadia National Park Acadia National Park The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to conduct prescribed fire burning in Acadia National Park before May 10, provided weather and fuel conditions meet the conditions established in the park’s prescribed fire plan. NPS will attempt a prescribed fire at the following locations: Jordan Pond House (lower field between the Jordan Pond House and the pond
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