Latest Breaking News On - Acadia advisory commission - Page 3 : vimarsana.com

Acadia National Park on track for record number of visits

Acadia National Park on track for a record year

Acadia visits could top four million - Mount Desert Islander

Acadia visitation likely to crack 4M for first time ever

Island Briefs: Carriage road reopens, bargain sale, hazardous waste day

Acadia National Park sees big jump in visits, even compared to pre-pandemic levels

Acadia gets $27M for maintenance building - Mount Desert Islander

Island Explorer routes extended, no Quietside or Northeast Harbor service

Island Explorer routes extended, no Quietside or Northeast Harbor service ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Because of recently relaxed COVID-19 rules on physical distancing, , and they will be covering more of the eastern side of Mount Desert Island.  But there will be no bus service to Southwest Harbor and Tremont, nor to Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor or Somesville in the town of Mount Desert.  Starting more than six months ago, Downeast Transportation, which operates the Island Explorer system, developed routes and schedules for 2021 to comply with the CDC requirements at the time. That resulted in eliminating several bus routes and shortening others. 

Acadia's 'quiet side' neighbors request Island Explorer service this year

The goal is to help manage traffic issues at three hotspots in a secluded area of Acadia, with overflow parking and potential public safety hazards. But the fare-free bus system is at significantly reduced capacity this year.

Acadia advisory panel meets June 7 - Mount Desert Islander

Acadia advisory panel meets June 7 ACADIA NAT’L PARK — The Acadia Advisory Commission will meet virtually on Monday, June 7, at 1 p.m. Park officials will report on Acadia’s pandemic response, visitation, revenue and concessions. They also will provide updates on the Cadillac Summit Road reservation system and the status of the Acadia Gateway Center and the Bass Harbor Head Light Station. Highlights of the park’s education and resource management programs also will be presented. The Advisory Commission meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comments. Go to go.nps.gov/AdvisoryJune7. Then scroll down to the news release, which has the link to the meeting.