Description: Supplemental publication to the Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander of World War II Veteran profiles. Included is a profile of Robert Graves of Northeast Harbor (page 13).
Description: World celebrates arrival of new millennium with pageants and fireworks. Article includes the best photographs of 1999. Bangor Daily News, January 1-3, 2000.
Description: In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
Description: A newspaper description of how the Bicentennial of the nation & the organization of local government in Hancock County & many of its towns occur at the same time.
Description: This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
Description: Newspaper page with article "God's Tugboat - News for the Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" by Edith Drury, about activities of the Seacoast Mission, with photo of Capt. Bert Stanley. From Maine Coast Fisherman, Oct 1949.
Description: Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church.
Description: Newspaper printed on January 4, 1800, containing, inter alia, articles about the President of the USA, General George Washington's funeral. Published at Kingston (Ulster County), New York. Vol. II, No. 88.
Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. The Seal A newspaper printed in Seal Harbor, Maine. This a photocopy of the first four pages which focus on the 50th anniversary of the Habor Club in Northeast Harbor.
Description: Acadia National Park 75 Anniversary Newspaper. 40 pages with articles about the creation of Acadia National Park, current activities within the Park, significant dates in the history of the Park.
Description: Special supliment to the Bar Harbor Times Newspaper for the 200 anniversary of Mount Desert Island. Articles cover various parts of history over the years.
Description: The Bar Harbor Times July 9, 1964 Articles on these pages are historical reprints. Bar Harbor Times is Fifty Years Old This Week Sill Be Memorial for R, B, Jackson Bar Harbor A Strategic Point- Rumors of Spies Make Fact Noticeable Name of Town Changed From Eden to Bar Harbor Coal Regulations for Year 1918 Begin Work on Radio Barracks Bar Harbor Man iInherits A Million Dollars History of the Bar Harbor Times. Lafayette National Park's Name Changed to Acadia Bluenose Welcomed Yesterday, Luxury Gerry Cessel Completes First Run Across Bay of Fundy Treasure Ship Seeks Refuge At Bar Harbor Wanted to Keep Warom on Cecilie Vote in Autos at Mt. Desert [show more]
Description: The High School Reporter Newsletter, Southwest Harbor, March 1889, talks about the whereabouts of alumni of the Southwest Harbor High School. There are also articles from different alumni, reports of what they are doing now, present Tremont High School business, stories, ads, and grammar lessons.
Description: Bar Harbor Times article about the Beal and Bunker Barge, the Moleska, sinking just off of Islesford. Clarence Beal and Harvey Bunker were aboard the vessel when it collided into the old steamboat wharf. At the time the barge was carrying a drilling rig, and this rig got caught causing the damage. The moleska got towed away back to Great Cranberry Island, where it was beached and underwent repair. On the way to GCI the moleska hit another boat, causing that boat to also have to be beached and repaired. As for the oil rig, it was towed out of the water and mechanics were able to get it up and running again. [show more]
Description: A newpaper insert that features all the non-profit organizations on the island. Includes pictures and a short history of each organization
Description: Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times, . Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 7/06/2000. Anecdotal record of the events of July 4th including the tea given to open the new clubhouse at Kebo. Mention also made of Lady Randolph Churchill.