Annual FOA Award Winners Lauded

Posted August 2nd, 2019

BAR HARBOR — Awards for public service, volunteerism, corporate support and distinguished service were announced during the Friends of Acadia (FOA)… Read more >

Island Explorer Marks 20th Year

Posted June 4th, 2019

BAR HARBOR – The Island Explorer bus system has carried nearly 8 million people to destinations in and near Acadia National… Read more >

Outdoor Gear Sale, Swap is Set

Posted April 12th, 2019

BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia will be hold it’s first-ever Community Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap on Saturday, May 18,… Read more >

Cell Tower

Posted March 21st, 2019

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, a vertical string of 4.5-foot-diameter red balloons was floated at the approximate location and height of… Read more >

195-foot Cell Tower Proposed in Southwest Harbor

Posted March 14th, 2019

Summary A 195-foot cell tower has been proposed for Buttermilk Brook Road on Freeman Ridge in Southwest Harbor, near the border… Read more >

Acadia Marks Key Milestone

Posted February 14th, 2019

National Monument became National Park 100 years ago ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Lands on Mount Desert Island that were the precursor… Read more >

FOA Statement on Reopening of Acadia National Park

Posted January 28th, 2019

Statement of David MacDonald, President, Friends of Acadia “All of us at Friends of Acadia are deeply relieved that the partial… Read more >

Plowing, Ski Trail Grooming to Resume Despite Shutdown

Posted January 15th, 2019

ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Park officials are hopeful that maintenance crews will be able to perform limited winter snow removal operations,… Read more >

Statement of Friends of Acadia President David MacDonald on the federal government shutdown of Acadia National Park

Posted December 22nd, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Saturday, December 22, 2018 CONTACT:  Earl Brechlin, Director of Communications earl@friendsofacadia.org Statement of Friends of Acadia President David… Read more >

Volunteers Aid Acadia Despite Heavy Rain

Posted November 9th, 2018

ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Despite drenching rain, an inspirational 300 volunteers show their pride in the park at the annual Take… Read more >