by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 30, 2017 | Good Stuff
Can a gift certificate change the world? Maybe, maybe not- but it can make people happy. Here are a few people who have shown that gift certificates can restore your faith in humanity: This cancer patient won an Ugly Lawn Contest A woman who has had stage four cancer...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 23, 2017 | Generally Useful Stuff
Want to bring your best friend to MDI with you for some adventures? You’re in luck! It’s a pretty dog-friendly community overall, from lodging to dining to exploring the park, and more. Here are some dining, lodging, and general activities that welcome...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 16, 2017 | Top Five
One of the most common bucket list items for people visiting Maine: eat lobster. Fresh out of the ocean and simply prepared, it is a delicacy you can pay dearly for if you eat it elsewhere on earth. The two common ways to eat lobster are: Boiled. You get the whole...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 9, 2017 | Generally Useful Stuff
Whether you’re looking for gut-busting laughs, a classical theater production, something more original and unique, a child friendly-atmosphere, or the creative work of other individuals, there’s something for you on the island! MDI has a robust offering of...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jun 2, 2017 | Generally Useful Stuff
Quality live music is not hard to come by here on MDI, whether or not it’s during the busy summer season. Year Round Options At the Thirsty Whale Tavern on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor, you can also find live music on Friday and Saturday nights,...
by Nicole Ouellette | May 23, 2017 | Generally Useful Stuff
This post was sponsored by Anchorspace, Bar Harbor’s coworking space. They have workspace, a conference room, high speed internet, and pretty much everything you need to get work done when you’re in Bar Harbor. Visit www.anchorspace.com to learn more...
by Nicole Ouellette | May 14, 2017 | Top Five
You’re on a family vacation, congratulations! The great thing is there are plenty of fun things to do with kids on your vacation. Check out kid friendly hikes. Hope’s book Ten Days In Acadia is a hiking guide for kids, written by a local with tons of...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 8, 2017 | Top Five
The word ‘bar’ might be part of Bar Harbor but it’s not necessarily known for its night life. That said, being single in this town for the better part of a decade, there are definitely better places to meet people than others. Here is the scene at...
