The Mystery Of A Seawall Inscription (Audio)

The Mystery Of A Seawall Inscription (Audio)

Vandalism is generally frowned upon on MDI… but when an inscription is found on Seawall with mysterious initials and the dates 1895-1900, it turned into a multi year quest that led to someone no one expected. The story also appears in this year’s issue of...
Iconic Plants of MDI

Iconic Plants of MDI

Mount Desert Island is a wonderful place to explore the wonders and bounty of nature. With our special mix of mountains, marshes, lakes, ocean, tidal areas, fields, and forests, our island is home to a wide variety of plant species. Just take a walk anywhere on the...
Five Crazy Competitions On MDI

Five Crazy Competitions On MDI

Are you a competitive person? The good news is while there are plenty of 5Ks out there, not all local competitions involve running. Check out our top five totally random contests that happen on a yearly basis on MDI! Lobster Races, Bar Harbor On the fourth of July,...
Outdoor Movies (And Theater) On MDI

Outdoor Movies (And Theater) On MDI

Note: I tried to get a real picture of outdoor movie night! Wednesday, Bar Harbor’s movie night was cancelled and Thursday, I got to Ellsworth too late to take a great photo. I will try to get one so you can see how cool the setup is when this next happens!Have...