by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 29, 2019 | Generally Useful Stuff
Winter on Mount Desert Island does not have to mean less exercise or less time outdoors. In fact, for many it can be just the opposite! One of the best outdoor winter activities MDI has to offer is cross-country skiing. If you’ve been wondering ‘Where can...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 22, 2019 | Generally Useful Stuff
Who doesn’t love a leisurely breakfast? And whether you are actually on Mount Desert Island on vacation or live here and want to treat yourself, brunch is a fun splurge. Because I haven’t seen this information collected anywhere, I thought we’d put...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 15, 2019 | Generally Useful Stuff
One thing that is well known about Mount Desert Island is its great school system. But we all know learning doesn’t have to stop after formal schooling is over. Participating in continuing education opportunities is a fun way to learn new things, meet new...
by Nicole Ouellette | Mar 8, 2019 | Generally Useful Stuff
Congratulations, you’ve decided to start (or move) your business to MDI! Are you surprised there isn’t a counseling center, economic development director, or other resource to help you do this? It’s not at all obvious what to do, which is why I...
by Nicole Ouellette | Jan 25, 2019 | Generally Useful Stuff
In the winter time, many locals come out of the woodwork, put on their snowshoes, etc., and enjoy winter sports, like ice fishing. For most of the country, January 1st is the time to start New Year’s Resolutions, but for many on MDI, it marks the start of ice fishing...
by Nicole Ouellette | Nov 9, 2018 | Generally Useful Stuff
For some, winter might sound sad and depressing. But for many year-round MDI residents, this is exciting, in part because it means ice skating. MDI just recently got its first traditional ice rink. Tremont built an ice rink in early 2018 and it is maintained by the...
