Chris Newell resigns after 18 months as Abbe Museum director

The first tribal member to lead the museum of Wabanaki art, history and culture cites personal reasons and returns to his family and consulting work in Connecticut.

Insight: The tale of Bar Harbor’s ‘Treasure Ship’

At the outbreak of the First World War, a German ship carrying silver and gold bullion tried to find safe harbor in Maine. The arrival kicked off a legal battle for the history books.

A disappearing Mi’kmaq art form, porcupine quillwork gets renewed attention

The Abbe Museum is showing items from its collection and the work of artisans determined to keep the tradition alive.

‘Exceptional’ rainstorm heavily damages carriage roads at Acadia National Park

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.

Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine

Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.

Artwork sought for pop-up art show centering on racial justice

Jackson Laboratory to study blood condition that puts seniors at risk

Clonal hematopoiesis puts older people at risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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.

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.

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.