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2783The Harbor Light
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Light
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Myths
  • The Enterprise
  • 02/1984
Description:
Article describing myths which have been reported regarding an unexplained light seen at night off the coast of Mt. Desert Island in Placentia Bay. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.15
2694Pretty Marsh Endeavors to Maintain Rural Traditions
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Whitmore, Diane
  • 04/25/1985
Description:
Article from Bar Harbor Times; describes community events, restoration of schoolhouse.
2613Shuttle Disaster Hits Close to Home
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Transportation - air
  • 1/30/1986
Description:
First-hand comments regarding the space shuttle "Challenger" disaster by Wm. Townsend who was a finalist to be aboard the shuttle. Also an editorial about the disaster
9331COA 10 Years Later
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • 1980
Description:
Ellsworth American “COA 10 Years Later - Has Come a Long Way” by LaRue Spiker February 28, 1980. Peviously accessioned as **0858, Object Id 012.FIC.043.12
2877St. Mary's by the Sea history
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bishops
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Episcopal churches
  • Other, Justice of Peace
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Sandpoint, Village of
  • Other, St. Mary's By the Sea
  • 1981
Description:
St Mary's by the Sea original newspaper clipping. A wooden frame church 1883 picture of it. First stone portion added 1899. Excerpt from A Common House, a book about St. Mary's Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.66.3
2839June Groundbreaking Planned for New Historical Museum
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ground breaking ceremonies
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1981
Description:
This Bar Harbor Times newspaper clipping describes plans for the construction of a new museum building by the MDI Historical Society. The building to be located on Rt. 102 at the intersection of Oak Hill Road in Somesville was designed by Roc Caivano. A photograph of four unnamed members of the Building Committee is included. Dated May 14, 1981.
2838Historical Society Building Under Way
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Bangor Daily News
  • 1981
Description:
Newspaper clipping from "Bangor Daily News" of July 13, 1981 describing construction of new museum building for the MDI Historical Society on Rte. 102 in Somesville. The building and its planned use are described.
2639Bar Harbor Times “Mount Desert Island’s Granite Heritage”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • 1982
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Mount Desert Island’s Granite Heritage” by Vicotr Layton July 15, 1982. Previously accessioned as **0887, Object Id 012.FIC.043.13
2872Old Buildings in Somesville
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1982
Description:
"Old Yellow Building" more recently known as the Higgins Store, anitiques store (as of 2011). History of the building, handwritten by unknown person. original copies of newspaper story.
9332Newspaper article: "The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Environment
  • 1983
Description:
Mount Desert Herald “The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade” June 21, 1983. Previously accessioned as **0862, object Id 012.FIC.043.1
2659MDI’s AutoWar: Summer vs. Permanent Residents
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Transportation - land
  • 1984
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “ MDI’s Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents” by Diana Abrell September 6, 1984. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.2
2665A Little Book Worth Reading
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1985
Description:
Newspaper clipping from 1985 on Charles Eliot's book "John Gilley of Baker's Island" by Hale J. Joy. Paper likely Ellsworth American.
9330Newsclipping: "Property Values Go Higher and Higher"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Islands
  • 1986
Description:
Ellsworth American “Property Values Go Higher and Higher” by John R. Wiggins October 23, 1986. Previously accessioned as **0826, Object Id 012.FIC.035.1
2636Bar Harbor Times “Development Shaping the Future of Our Communities”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Development Shaping the Future of Our Communities” by Sallie Dinkel August 13, 1987.
2778Tremont, a Small Town Experiences Growing Pressure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic & social conditions
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, Trenton
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1987
Description:
Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, each including several artices, pertaining to development in the towns of Mt. Desert Island and Trenton. Tremont, a Small Town Experiences Growing Pressure Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.4
18597Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic & social conditions
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, Trenton
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1987
Description:
Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, each including several artices, pertaining to development in the towns of Mt. Desert Island and Trenton. Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems; Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2638Bar Harbor Times: “Somesville Faces Impact of Urban Sprawl”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Somesville Faces Impact of Urban Sprawl” by Diana Abrell July 30, 1987. Previously acessioned as **0896, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2637Bar Harbor Times: “Southwest Harbor Collides with Change”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times: “Southwest Harbor Collides with Change” by Nan Lincoln July 23, 1987. Previously accessioned as **0897, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2635Bar Harbor Times “Trenton Stems Tide”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Trenton Stems Tide” by John Kauffmann August 27, 1987. Previously accessioned as **0904, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2695Real estate ad. for "restored 1830 Maine Farmstead"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1988
Description:
Knowles real estate advertisement; two photos; listed for $900,000.
2646Newsclipping: "Heartland - Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save Their Working Farms"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Agriculture
  • 1989
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. “Heartland - Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save Their Working Farms” by Nan Lincoln July 20, 1989. Previously accessioned as **0872, Object Id 012.FIC.043.11
2817The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1989
Description:
Articles, one page each, are parts 2 and 3 of three part series describing the geologic forces which formed the island of Mount Desert Island. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.029.6
2869Bicentennial Plans
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1989
Description:
Plans for a book by the Bi-centennial committee
2745U.S. Show Recognizes Work of Early Southwest Harbor Photographer
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Exhibitions
  • Other, Photographers
  • Other, Photography
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 2/28/1980
Description:
Article on one page with photographs describing the inclusion of the photographic works of Henry L. Rand in an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. Rand (1862-1945) was a photographer working in the luminist style; he was first a summer and later year round resident of Mt. Desert Island. The exhibit at the National Gallery of Art was entitled "American Light: The Luminist Movement, 1850-1875. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.047.29 [show more]
9213Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Housing
  • Other, Labor housing
  • Other, Resorts
  • Maine Sunday Telegram, written by Anne Hyde Degan
  • 4/17/1988
Description:
Two page article with text and photographs discussing the year-round labor shortage issue on Mt. Desert Island. Problem reportedly resulted from lack of affordable housing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.7