The storm early on June 9 dumped about 5 inches of rain on the park in the space of a few hours, and washed out 10 miles of the popular 45-mile carriage road system.
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Push for COVID research drives $9.5 million funding increase for Jackson Lab
The Bar Harbor-based institution landed more than $100 million in funding from more than 200 grants this year, much of it for projects related to COVID-19.
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Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Jackson Laboratory to study blood condition that puts seniors at risk
Clonal hematopoiesis puts older people at risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tourism-related COVID cases in Bar Harbor area warrant close scrutiny
Meanwhile, everyone in Maine, visitor and resident alike, should act as if the virus is around.
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Bar Harbor hospital, Maine CDC partner to respond to potential virus spreaders from other states
Mount Desert Island Hospital estimates that more than 35 coronavirus-infected people from out of state were in the area.
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Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little’s name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
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Maine Voices: In time of COVID-19, try interventions, pivot quickly, accept science
There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.
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Maine officials evaluate cruise ship policies amid coronavirus scare
It’s unknown how deeply the spreading viral disease will cut into an industry that brings about 400,000 passengers and $29 million in spending to Maine every spring and fall.