Babies On Board

Bar Harbor, Maine – MDI Hospital is excited to celebrate the first baby born on the island in 2025! Jane Louise Clark was born on January 10th at 12:06 PM to Stuart and Sarah of Northeast Harbor. Baby Jane weighed 6 lbs 7.8 oz and measured 19 inches long.

Stuart and Sarah shared their heartfelt gratitude for their experience at MDI Hospital:
“We were debating where to go and we are so happy that we chose here. Everyone has been so kind, and all the nurses have been wonderful. MDI Hospital has been dreamy and such a lovely experience. We couldn’t be happier, this is the best experience we’ve had, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to deliver our baby.”

This joyous occasion was made even more special by the generous contributions from community partners who helped create a wonderful New Year Baby Basket for the Clark Family. The first baby born in the new year receives this basket as a part of a 20+ year tradition at MDI Hospital. The Hospital extends their heartfelt thanks to:

• A & B Naturals
• Atlantic Brewing Company
• Brasserie Le Brun
• Carroll Drug Store, Inc.
• Choco-Latte Cafe
• Dead River Company
• Dr. Tanya Hanke
• Echo Salon
• GEDDY’S
• Havana Restaurant & Parrilla
• Island Quilters
• MDI Hospital Auxiliary
• MDI Hospital Nutrition Services
• MDI Hospital OB
• My Darling Maine Island Boutique
• Raising Readers – Libra Foundation
• Safe Sleep Maine – Maine CDC
• Salisbury Specialty Market
• Side Street Cafe
• Spruce and Gussy
• The Kimball Shop
• Tim Murphy Studios
• Window Panes MDI
• Zi Photography

Thank you for making this special moment even brighter. Congratulations to the Clark family, and welcome, baby Jane!

MDI Hospital welcomed the first baby of the new year on Sunday, January 14th. Baby Amelia was born to Shannon and Alan Simons of Bar Harbor, Maine. Baby measured 21in long and 7lbs 5oz.

Shannon is an employee of MDI Hospital, working as a Certified Medical Assistant at Cadillac Family Practice, so this birth is particularly exciting for the hospital.

The Simons Family added, “We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the phenomenal birthing experience we had under your care. The dedication and kindness of all the staff we encountered were truly exceptional. With Shannon being an employee of the hospital, this experience holds an extra special place in our hearts, knowing now firsthand the outstanding level of care and support provided to patients. Thank you for making this journey so memorable.”

For over 20 years, MDI Hospital has the beloved tradition of gifting a basket to the first baby born in the New Year filled with gifts courtesy of our friends across MDI and the Downeast region we serve. Thank you to all the local businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals who participated in donating generous gifts and carefully selected items for this year’s basket.

• A&B Naturals
• Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
• Carisa’s Salon
• Carroll Drug Store Inc.
• Dead River Company
• Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars
• First National Bank
• Galyn’s Galley
• Geddy’s Restaurant
• Island Quilting Guild Members
• Jesup Memorial Library
• Jordan’s Restaurant
• Libra Foundation
• Machias Savings Bank
• Maine Prevention Store
• MDI Hospital Auxiliary
• MDI Hospital Nutrition Department
• MDI Hospital OB Department
• Paradis Ace Hardware
• Spruce & Gussy
• The Acadia Shops
• The Kimball Shop
• Window Panes
• Tanya Hanke & Family
• Zi Photography