An online journal which chronicles the steady decline in quality of life wrought by unchecked tourism on Mount Desert Island, Maine. The QSJ is written in the traditions of Pamphleteers in the late 18th Century and Muckrakers in the early 20th Century.
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4th Democratic lawmaker comes forward to back Republican Corey Bagley for sheriff
ELLSWORTH, Oct. 8, 2026 - A fourth Democratic legislator has crossed party lines to support the candidacy of Republican Corey Bagley for Hancock County sheriff.
“Considering both Southwest Harbor and Stonington withdrew their contracts wit...
Non-profit seeks $1 million in donations to preserve MD Islander, Ellsworth American
ELLSWORTH, Oct. 7,2026 - A newly formed nonprofit organization is seeking to raise $1 million to acquire the Mount Desert Islander, Ellsworth American and Bangor Historian - a proposal that comes amid continuing financial challenges for t...
Sheriff candidate plays all sides - union boss, management chief over same contract?
ELLSWORTH, Oct. 6, 2026 - Can a person represent a collective bargaining unit and management at the same time?
Apparently yes, if you are Dakota Dupuis, the chief administrator of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and president of the lo...
2-year battle over guest house moves to Planning Board in SWH under new code officer
Shingled wall of new guest house at 72 Clark Point Road practically touching neighbor’s fence.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Oct. 4, 2026 - The town is awaiting the owner of 72 Clark Point Road to make his next move.
Justin Podjasek has until the end...
No studies, no lawsuits, Hancock’s mobile home project meets housing crisis head-on
An eager owner has begun his own landscaping. The “double wide” next door is a three-bedroom home.
HANCOCK, Oct. 1, 2026 - “Just minutes from Acadia National Park,” cued the familiar marketing pitch.
It took me 12 minutes on Mud Creek Roa...
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