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š± Why COAās president is leaving Bar Harbor after just two years
What's up Bar Harbor! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why COAās president is leaving Bar Harbor after just two years
- How new ER lighting could change nighttime visibility at MDI Hospital
- Meet the student modeling Bar Harborās future sea levels
Also on today's calendar: Coffeehouse Open Mic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly cloudy, heavy showers, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 50, low: 39.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. College of the Atlantic President Stepping Down. (barharborstory.com) ā College of the Atlanticās president in Bar Harbor is stepping down at the end of this academic year to lead Westminster University in Utah, and trustees plan to name vice president Lynn Boulger as interim president. The college emphasizes itās on strong footing, highlighting recent progress in academics, operations, and technology while promising a smooth transition that keeps COAās human-ecology mission and Bar Harborārooted community at the center. 
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2. Bar Harbor board approves exterior lighting plan for hospital expansion (bangordailynews.com subscription) ā Bar Harborās Design Review Board has signed off on the exterior lighting plan for Mount Desert Island Hospitalās major in-town expansion, clearing a key hurdle for new emergency department signage. The $42 million project aims to make the ER easier to find, meet federal standards, and better handle heavy summer tourist traffic and behavioral health emergencies, though final lighting details still need Planning Board approval. Ā Ā Ā
3. Ella Boxall: Outstanding Graduating Student (umaine.edu) ā A top UMaine engineering student has been modeling sea level rise and king tides specifically in Bar Harbor, aiming to support future coastal resilience work. Her studies, internships, and time exploring Acadia National Park have shaped plans for graduate research in marine science and a career protecting vulnerable coastlines. Ā Ā Ā
4. I've taken my dad on a handful of father-daughter trips. This tradition has helped me get to know him in a new way. (businessinsider.com subscription) ā A writer describes taking her father on periodic history-focused trips, including a memorable visit to Bar Harbor and nearby Acadia National Park. Through these journeys, she discovers new sides of her dad, shares emotional reactions to historic sites, and finds their quiet time together just as meaningful as the destinations themselves. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Bar Harbor
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Acadia Artist-in-Residence shares poetry at the Gilley
Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Rd, Southwest Harbor
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Coffeehouse Open Mic
Northeast Harbor Library , 1 Joy Rd , Northeast Harbor
6:30 pm -
Next Stop Comedy at The Annex at Side Street Cafe! - Bar Harbor, ME
The Annex - by Side Street Cafe , 51 Rodick St , Bar Harbor
7:00 pm -
ACT Presents Disney's Frozen
1932 Criterion Theatre , 35 Cottage St , Bar Harbor
7:00 pm -
Next Stop Comedy @ The Annex
The Annex - by Side Street Cafe , 51 Rodick St , Bar Harbor
7:00 pm -
World of Wonders: A Multigenre Workshop with Carl Little
Jesup Memorial Library , 34 Mt Desert St , Bar Harbor
2:00 pm -
Reserved for Parks and Recreation Committee
Bar Harbor, ME Calendar , 93 Cottage , Bar Harbor
4:30 pm -
Baby and Toddler Time
Jesup Memorial Library
10:30 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š Events Nearby
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Workshop: Watercolor Portrait Technique
Wendell Gilley Museum , 4 Herrick Rd , Southwest Harbor
10:00 am -
Free Movie Night
Northeast Harbor Library , 1 Joy Rd , Northeast Harbor
6:30 pm -
Baby and Toddler Time
Jesup Memorial Library , 34 Mt Desert St , Bar Harbor
10:30 am
Friday April 17
Wednesday April 22
Tuesday May 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Witham Family Hotels posted a job opening for Pastry Chef - Bar Harbor Inn and Spa in Bar Harbor. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Bar Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bar Harbor here.
Ok Bar Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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