The Latest Twists in Bar Harbor’s Long Cruise Ship Dispute.
Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ship Fight Isn’t Over: Sidman Appeals Federal Ruling as Bar Harbor Appeals Board Rejects His Cruise Ship Ells Pier Disembarkation Challenge. Carrie Jones Jun 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Charles Sidman has appealed the latest ruling that stated Bar Harbor’s 2022 cruise ship ordinance is unconstitutional for 10 months of the year. The deadline to appeal … Continue reading The Latest Twists in Bar Harbor’s Long Cruise Ship Dispute.
No New Lodgings Larger than 12 Rooms in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Split Bar Harbor Planning Board Recommends Cap Jun 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. BAR HARBOR—In a split vote, the Bar Harbor Planning Board has proposed a 12-unit cap to any future lodging built in downtown Bar Harbor. In a series of daytime workshops this spring, the board has been tweaking, creating, and discussing a graduated lodging scale meant to … Continue reading No New Lodgings Larger than 12 Rooms in Downtown Bar Harbor?
Tremont Select Board Renews Police Contract With Southwest Harbor for Another Year.
In a Split Vote, Select Board Also Approves Exploration of Police Department taking Over Town Animal Control Officer Duties. Shaun Farrar Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. TREMONT— After unanimously approving another year of police services through Southwest Harbor, the Tremont Select Board turned its attention to a more contentious question: whether animal control duties should remain with a … Continue reading Tremont Select Board Renews Police Contract With Southwest Harbor for Another Year.
Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.
Bar Harbor Petition Would Define Town’s Relationship With ICE. Carrie Jones Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor has received a new citizens’ petition. This time it’s not about cruise ships or marijuana retail, but about prohibiting any potential town officials’ relationship with federal immigration enforcement, ICE. The petition proposes an ordinance … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.
Why Mount Desert Fire and Ambulance Needs New Drug Vaults and Software
New Federal Rules Are Changing How Mount Desert Paramedics Carry Lifesaving Drugs. Carrie Jones Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. MOUNT DESERT—The town’s fire department and ambulance service requested funds from the town’s Selectboard, June 15, so that it can comply with federal rule changes about controlled substances used by paramedics in the field on calls. In March, … Continue reading Why Mount Desert Fire and Ambulance Needs New Drug Vaults and Software
Bicycles Helped Keep Police Busy Last Week In Good (and Less Than Good Ways).
Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Jun 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Under both joyful and less than joyful circumstances, a plethora of bicycle related incidents played a large role in the press releases from the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department … Continue reading Bicycles Helped Keep Police Busy Last Week In Good (and Less Than Good Ways).
Some of Acadia’s Messages on Climate Change on Display After Judge Rules Against Trump Order.
Jun 16, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. By Sabrina Martin/BDN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—After a federal judge late last week ordered the Trump administration to restore signage that it had removed from national parks, some messages about the impact of climate change were on display in Acadia on Monday. But some displays that were removed last fall from … Continue reading Some of Acadia’s Messages on Climate Change on Display After Judge Rules Against Trump Order.
THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
And in the near future. Carrie Jones Jun 15, 2026 THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and we may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let us know. We hope you have some great adventures this week! To check out our news stories and briefs from the past week, click on the archive section, and you’ll see … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND REGION THIS WEEK.
ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
It’s our round up of upcoming government meetings. All are public. That means you can go and be involved. Carrie Jones Jun 15, 2026 Every week we document the Mount Desert Island region’s government and school meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things on the town and school calendars are cancelled or rescheduled, so make sure … Continue reading ON THE AGENDA: Town & School Meetings This Week.
Letters From Our Readers:
Angela Chamberlain. Tina Stein. Jun 14, 2026 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We always welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story. For details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. As with all newspapers, the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints … Continue reading Letters From Our Readers: