Bar Harbor Maine Newspapers

There’s no better way to learn about things to do in Maine than by reading the local papers. Many interesting and exciting events and activities don’t reach the guidebooks or the national news. Following is a list of the Maine newspapers that cover news in Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, and Acadia National Park.

Bangor Daily News

This family-owned newspaper has been Maine’s newspaper of record for over 100 years. It serves a huge geographic area where nearly half of Maine’s residents live. This daily paper covers news by regions, including Hancock County, where Bar Harbor is located.

Phone: 207-990-8299
Website: http://www.bangordailynews.com/

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

This daily newspaper has the largest circulation of any Maine paper. It covers Portland, Maine’s largest city, and most of the southern part of the state.

Phone: 207-791 6650
Website: www.pressherald.com/

Bar Harbor Times

Published once a week on Thursday, the Bar Harbor Times covers local news, sports, business, jobs, and community events in Hancock County.

Phone: 207-594-4401
Website: http://mdi.villagesoup.com/

Mount Desert Islander

Published weekly, this independently owned community newspaper covers all aspects of life on Mount Desert Island, from local government to sports, nature, business, and the local arts scene.

Phone: (207) 288-0556
Website: http://mdislander.com/newspaper/

Ellsworth American

This locally owned and managed weekly newspaper appears on newsstands every Thursday. Covering Hancock County, this community newspaper has won numerous awards for its news coverage, photography, editorial pages, and leadership.

Phone: (207) 667-2576
Website: http://ellsworthamerican.com/newspaper/