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Isle au Haut Tourism Struggles Amid Political and Health Challenges

8/13/2025

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Tourism in Isle au Haut, Maine, struggles to gain traction, even with Acadia National Park nearby, leaving locals largely untouched by the downturn. In a political twist, George and Jeb Bush rallied support for cousin Jonathan's gubernatorial campaign. Meanwhile, Bangor is directing $550,000 in opioid funds to combat a regional HIV outbreak, as a relentless heat wave looms until Thursday.

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Story summary

Tourism in Isle au Haut, Maine, struggles to gain traction, even with Acadia National Park nearby, leaving locals largely untouched by the downturn. In a political twist, George and Jeb Bush rallied support for cousin Jonathan's gubernatorial campaign. Meanwhile, Bangor is directing $550,000 in opioid funds to combat a regional HIV outbreak, as a relentless heat wave looms until Thursday.