Pet of The Week: Sabine (7/14/2025)
PET OF THE WEEKSabine is a soft, quiet kitten with a gentle soul and the sweetest eyes. At just five months old, she is still discovering the world and learning to trust it. While she may be a little shy at first, there's something truly special about watching her come out of her shell, one small step at a time. When Sabine first arrived at the shelter, she preferred to stay tucked into cozy hidey beds, observing from a distance and taking everything in. Little by little, she has started to show
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Receives ''Best-In-State Bank'' Recognition from Forbes (7/14/2025)
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Receives “Best-In-State Bank” Recognition from Forbes for Fourth Consecutive Year Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce that the Bank has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s “Best-In-State Banks” for the fourth consecutive year. The Bank was selected for the honor based on customer feedback and is one of only 191 banks to be recognized, representing less than 5% of
Pet of The Week - Alberta Einstein: (7/8/2025)
Meet Alberta Einstein, a four-year-old cat with a brilliant personality and an even bigger heart! When Alberta first came into our care, she was fiery and unsure - understandably guarded after all she’d been through. But with time, patience, and plenty of gentle encouragement, she began to trust us. And once that door opened, we got to meet the real Alberta: a deeply affectionate, talkative lap cat who thrives on human connection. Alberta loves to be near her people. Whether you're reading a
Multiple incidents and fatalities in Acadia National Park leading up to July 4 weekend: (7/8/2025)
BAR HARBOR, MAINE – Acadia National Park rangers responded to a string of emergency incidents and fatalities in the past week. As park rangers prepare for what is sure to be a busy holiday weekend, they urge visitors to take safety precautions during their visit. “Any fatality in the park is devastating,” said Superintendent Kevin Schneider, “but having three major incidents in the park this close together is hard to fathom. I’m proud of our park rangers who responded to these terrible incidents and
Pet of the Week: Casserole (6/27/2025)
PET OF THE WEEK Say hello to Casserole, a sweet and spirited feline who's ready to find her forever home! Casserole recently arrived at the SPCA alongside her buddies, Koda and Olive. Koda has already found her forever home, but Olive and Casserole are still patiently waiting. While this whole "indoor only" lifestyle is new to her, Casserole has discovered the joys of soft beds, cozy blankets, and an endless supply of tasty treats. She’s quickly become a big fan of lounging in sunbeams, watching the
Pet of the Week - Albert: (6/24/2025)
PET OF THE WEEK This community of animal lovers has made miracles happen lately - 6 of our longest stay residents were adopted in less than a week, thanks to you! Can you help us find Albert’s miracle? Albert is back from decompressing in foster care and ready to find his forever home. Big Al needs consistency and quiet. He doesn’t want you to pet him or pick him up; he doesn’t even really want you to stand too close. He’s not mean, just terrified. Despite this, he needs to be an indoor-only
Beyond the Billboard: How AI Tools Are Rewriting Small Business Marketing
In a world where attention spans compete with hummingbird wings, small businesses are constantly looking for ways to stand out without draining their budgets. Marketing, once a game of big dollars and traditional media muscle, has evolved into a nimble, tech-savvy discipline where automation and personalization now lead the charge. The rise of AI-powered tools has shifted the playing field, offering small businesses access to strategies that were once the domain of large agencies. This transformation
St. Saviour's Folk Music Series begins June 19 (6/16/2025)
St. Saviour's Folk Music Series begins June 19For more information, contact Rick Leiser richard.leiser@icloud.com 207-801-8145"We are so excited to share our wonderful space and bring this new, informal music series to downtown Bar Harbor this season," says Cricket Cooper, Priest-in-Charge at St. Saviour's Episcopal Church in Bar Harbor. "Some members of our parish have been kicking around this idea for a few years. Now it's happening!"Organizers of the series see this as a perfect union of a great sounding
Why Every Business Needs a Media Kit That Works
If you’ve ever tried to pitch your business to a journalist or attempted to land coverage in a meaningful outlet without a media kit, you know how awkward and clumsy that process can feel. You’re fumbling around in emails, pulling links from your website, grabbing logos off some forgotten Dropbox folder, all while hoping your tone sounds confident and not desperate. A media kit doesn’t just make you look more put together, it makes the person on the other end of the request more likely to care. In a
The Subtle Art of Packaging: How Small Touches Create Big Feelings
When someone opens a package from a small business, there’s a brief but powerful moment where impressions are made. It’s more than tissue paper or twine. It’s a feeling, and it hits fast. Maybe it’s the scent of lavender tucked in with a handmade candle, or a thank-you note in handwriting that leans a little to the left. Either way, the packaging is doing more than protecting a product. It’s setting a tone. It’s telling a story. And if you're the business owner, it’s your quiet handshake through a
More Than a Hello: How to Craft a Digital Welcome Kit That Builds Trust
Welcoming a new client isn’t just about sending a handshake emoji and waiting for the next email. It’s a pivotal moment that lays the groundwork for the entire working relationship. A well-curated digital welcome kit speaks volumes—it’s a sign of professionalism, readiness, and genuine interest in helping someone succeed. But it has to strike the right balance: polished without being cold, comprehensive without being bloated. Polish the Visuals Before Hitting Send Visual clutter doesn’t just distract—it
Website Strategies for Small Businesses to Thrive During Economic Downturns
Economic downturns don’t just tighten wallets — they force small businesses into a delicate balancing act between survival and growth. Your website, often the first point of contact for potential customers, can become both shield and sword if approached strategically. It’s not just about looking professional; it’s about shaping experiences that inspire confidence, answer unspoken needs, and make your business indispensable. With the right blend of creativity, adaptability, and customer-first thinking,
