Healthy Acadia Will Offer Responsible Beverage Server and Seller Training this Spring While Observing Distancing Protocols

Maine’s busy tourist season may be delayed this year, but Healthy Acadia is still ready to help local stores, restaurants, and taverns safely sell or serve alcohol when they are fully re-opened. “Two things have changed with our state-certified server/seller training this year,” said Tara Young, Healthy Acadia’s Drug-Free Communities Coordinator. “We will be offering training using Zoom to adhere to current physical distancing protocols. And, since so many small businesses in our area are experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19, we will not be charging $25 for the training. It will be free for anyone, whether they are a new staff member getting their initial training, someone who needs recertification, or someone who would like to become a server or cashier in the future.” 

This course emphasizes increasing employees’ knowledge about liquor laws, the importance of preventing underage sales, and sales to visibly intoxicated individuals, as well as building skills the skills necessary to handle refusing service when necessary. Employees will receive training on best practices to identify minors, false identification, and signs of visible intoxication. Training employees through this 3-hour course may lead to reduced insurance rates for businesses and will help reduce the risk of making costly and/or tragic unlawful sales.

Healthy Acadia will hold virtual training sessions on May 1, 13, 21, and 22, 2020. Off-premise training (for stores licensed to sell alcohol for consumption at another location) will begin at 8:30 a.m. on each of these days; on-premise training (or restaurants, bars, and taverns who serve alcohol) will begin at 12:30. To register, click on this link: https://forms.gle/jWSNMgewXNZFNK666

For more information or to schedule a dedicated training for six or more employees, please contact Tara Young at 667-7171 or tara@healthyacadia.org.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages in a broad range of initiatives to build healthier communities and make it easier for people to lead healthy lives across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org. 

Mount Desert Island Hospital Acquires Cepheid GeneXpert Rapid Point-of-Care Testing System for the New Coronavirus and Many Other Infectious Diseases

MDI Hospital announced today that the organization has acquired a new advanced Cepheid GeneXpert point-of-care testing system that can detect the new coronavirus and many other infectious diseases in approximately 45 minutes or less. This system is now on-site and being prepared for service.

“We are profoundly grateful for the incredible generosity of an anonymous family, who reached out to us to provide our community with this remarkable technology at such a critical time,” said MDI Hospital President/CEO Arthur J. Blank. “In these unprecedented times, access to advanced rapid testing is invaluable, and can only be measured in lives saved as well as the safety of our health care professionals and community.

The rapid detection time made possible by the advanced technology allows hospital clinicians to more effectively diagnose, treat and target COVID-19 infections which can help slow the spread of the disease. Cepheid recently received emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its rapid molecular diagnostic test for the new coronavirus. Commenting on the development, Cepheid president Warren Kocmond said: “Our automated systems do not require users to have specialty training to perform testing. They are capable of running 24/7, with many systems already doing so today.” To date, the company has more than 23,000 automated GeneXpert Systems worldwide and approximately 5,000 GeneXpert Systems in the US that are capable of point-of-care testing and suitable for hospital use.

For more information about Cepheid and their GeneXpert Systems, visit their website at cepheid.com.

For more information about the hospital’s coronavirus preparedness efforts, visit their website at mdihospital.org.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is here to serve customers during the COVID-19 crisis

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has helped our customers navigate many financial crises and economic downturns over the last 133 years. We are committed to serving our customers and supporting them as we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. We recognize each customer need is unique, and we will continue to provide personalized, individual service and support. If you are experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19, we are here to help. Give us a call at 888-853-7100.

Our local branches are open and here to serve you. See below for additional information about your local branches and their hours:

Branch Name: Bar Harbor

Branch Address: 82 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Branch Phone Number: 207-288-3314

Branch Hours:

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Branch Name: Northeast Harbor

Branch Address: 111 Main St, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

Branch Phone Number: 207-276-3314

Branch Hours:

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Branch Name: Somesville

Branch Address: 1055 Main St, Mount Desert, ME 04660

Branch Phone Number: 207-244-4417

Branch Hours:

Monday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Branch Name: Southwest Harbor

Branch Address: 314 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Branch Phone Number: 207-244-3314

Branch Hours:

Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Types of Service Available: The drive ups at these locations are available for regular transactions and lobby appointments are available for needs that cannot be handled at the drive up. Please call the branch directly to make an appointment with a banker.

24/7 Remote Banking options: We are proud to provide our customers with many tools to allow them to complete their banking without leaving the safety of their home. We offer online banking, mobile banking with mobile deposit, telephone banking, and more. Additionally, our locations offer Smart ATMs that allow customers to withdraw money and deposit checks. Don’t want to use cash? Consider using your Bar Harbor Bank & Trust debit card with Contactless Payment Technology, just tap and pay. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.barharbor.bank/bank-anywhere

Home mortgage payment relief: If you are wondering what your mortgage payment relief options are as a homeowner, please contact our Customer Service Center at 888-853-7100. They will connect you with a dedicated team member who will work with you to review all of the options available and build a solution for your particular situation.

Business loan payment relief: If you are a business customer or business owner wondering what your loan payment relief options are, we encourage you to connect with one of our Commercial Bankers. They can discuss the different options available, including the SBA Paycheck Protection Program, and will develop a solution specifically for your needs. Contact one of our branches or our Customer Service Center at 888-853-7100 to get connected with a Commercial Banker.


Cash management solutions: Running your business during this time of social distancing can present challenges and we are here to provide solutions. We can help answer your questions about FDIC insurance, credit card processing, depositing checks remotely, moving money electronically, and more. We offer a variety of products and services to help you run your business remotely, securely and efficiently. Simply give us a call at 888-853-7100 and ask to be connected to our Treasury Services Group.


Beware of scams: Be aware of specific coronavirus-related scam information by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s website. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust will never ask you for your personal information without your prompting.

We are here to help. Many of our employees are working remotely to minimize face-to-face contact. Those employees can be contacted directly or by calling our Customer Service Center, which remains open and ready to assist you. Simply call 1-888-853-7100. You can learn more about our response to coronavirus here: www.barharbor.bank/coronavirus