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Southwest Harbor, Maine is located in Hancock County. Zip codes in Southwest Harbor, ME include 04679. More Southwest Harbor information.

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Wednesday Feb 8 | The Harbor Times Soup

Somesville turn lane still a possibility

In spite of tepid responses by Tremont and Southwest Harbor officials to a Mount Desert request for funding assistance, a proposed right turn lane at a busy Somesville intersection is still on the table while Mount Desert voters may be asked to approve the project's estimated $75,000 cost during the May town meeting.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

WABI-TV Bangor

Southwest Harbor-Based Luxury Yacht Company Launches New Series

Southwest Harbor - The Hinckley Company is wishing its latest luxury yacht "Bon Voyage." It's the first yacht in the 84-year-old Maine-based company's new series.

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Bangor Daily News

Southwest Harbor boat builder to launch new line of yachts

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WABI-TV Bangor

Hinckley Co. to Launch First of New Boats

One of Maine's best-known boat builders is launching the first yacht in a new line of luxury motor vessels.

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Tue Jan 31, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Mount Desert approaches Quiet Side towns for road funds

The right turn at the intersection of Routes 102 and 198 in Somesville, which is under discussion for improvement by town officials in Mount Desert, can be seen here, looking north.

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Sat Jan 28, 2012

Bangor Daily News

Valerie Leighton - Christopher Ward

Cheryl Marshall of Sullivan and DavidA Leighton of Ellsworth are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Valerie Leighton to ChristopherA Ward, son of John Ward and Diane Ward, and the late Janet Ward of Southwest Harbor and Surry.

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Thu Jan 26, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Voters to consider Tremont/Pemetic consolidation

The Tremont Consolidated and Pemetic Elementary school boards have worked out a non-binding referendum question designed to solicit input from voters in the two communities about the possibility of consolidating their schools.

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Mon Jan 23, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Welles certified as Maine real estate broker

On Jan. 18,A Anne L. Welles received her official designation as a Maine real estate broker.

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The Harbor Times Soup

Selectmen approve mooring rental change, dumpster removal

Acting on a recommendation made by Mount Desert's Marine Management Committee and the harbormaster, Shawn Murphy, the Mount Desert Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Jan.

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Fri Jan 20, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Ellsworth District Court news

John C. Dittmar, 61, of Southwest Harbor, taking, transporting, selling, or possessing egg bearing lobsters in Southwest Harbor, $700 fine; possessing lobster beyond minimum or maximum in Southwest Harbor, $4,600 fine; possessing lobster beyond minimum or maximum in Southwest Harbor, dismissed; taking, transporting, selling, or possessing ... (more)

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Southwest Harbor welcomes new finance director Sue Lessard

Sue Lessard - a veteran municipal employee who served for 11 years as the town manager of Hampden - began work as the town's new finance director on Jan.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012

The Harbor Times Soup

Dennis Damon, Acadia Senior College offer course on "The Maine Fisherman"

Former Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Hancock, will offer an in-depth perspective on the regulations that govern today's fishing industry through Acadia Senior College, which is offering this public enrollment course beginning Jan.

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