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- 1Nor'easter spares Mount Desert Island, bringing relief▼Relief as nor'easter misses Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island, Maine, avoided the worst of a nor'easter that passed through the region, sparing coastal communities from heavy snow and damaging winds. Local reaction has been one of relief, as residents and businesses were braced for possible power outages, travel disruptions and coastal flooding from the storm.
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Additional repairs to Seawall Road on Mount Desert Island, Maine, are scheduled to begin in October, according to the Mount Desert Islander. The road, which leads to the Seawall area of Acadia National Park, has faced repeated damage from coastal erosion and storms. The upcoming work continues ongoing efforts to keep the route open and safe for residents and visitors.
- 3Bar Harbor Garden Club to host talk on Maine's loons▼Bar Harbor Garden Club presents 'The State of Maine's Loons' at Oct. 8 meeting
The Bar Harbor Garden Club will host a presentation titled 'The State of Maine's Loons' at its October 8 meeting. The announcement was reported by the Mount Desert Islander, which covers Maine's Mount Desert Island region. The event highlights local interest in loon conservation and the health of Maine's loon populations, a topic of ongoing concern for wildlife groups and lakeside communities in the state.
- 4Tremont extended deer hunting applications open October 1●Tremont extended deer hunting applications open Oct. 1
Applications for Tremont's extended deer hunting season will open on October 1. The Maine town is making the permit process available to hunters seeking to take part in the extended season, as reported by the Mount Desert Islander. Residents and hunters looking to participate will need to submit their applications starting that date.
- 5MDI resident presents nature-inspired art at Southwest Harbor library▼MDI resident talks nature-inspired art at SWH library
A Mount Desert Island resident gave a talk on nature-inspired art at the Southwest Harbor library. The event highlighted artwork drawing on the landscapes and natural environment of the Maine coast region. Details about the artist, the specific works presented, and audience reaction were not provided, but the talk formed part of the library's local programming.