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Bar Harbor’s Cruise Limits Spark New Round in Federal Court Battle Groups Say Bar Harbor’s Cruise Cap Doesn’t Ease Crowds, Just Hurts Commerce
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The Legal Battle Over Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ship Limits Returns to Court

Federal Judge Lance Walker Hears Oral Arguments After Partial Remand Carrie Jones Feb 13, 2026 BANGOR — U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a partially remanded federal case challenging Bar Harbor’s cruise ship passenger cap, following a nuanced ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals. There were 30 attendees via Zoom, February 11, as four attorneys and Justice … Continue reading The Legal Battle Over Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ship Limits Returns to Court

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Bar Harbor’s Cruise Limits Spark New Round in Federal Court Battle Groups Say Bar Harbor’s Cruise Cap Doesn’t Ease Crowds, Just Hurts Commerce
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Updated: Legal Battle Over Bar Harbor Cruise Limits Continues With New Court Filings

Opponents Say Bar Harbor Cruise Cap Hurts Bar Harbor Businesses, Other Towns, and Commerce Carrie Jones Dec 18, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. BAR HARBOR—Both the Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods (APPLL), and the Penobscot Bay and River Pilots Association have filed briefs this week in a long-lasting court case against the town’s rules that limit cruise ship … Continue reading Updated: Legal Battle Over Bar Harbor Cruise Limits Continues With New Court Filings

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Cruise Ship Injunction Fails at Lower Court

B.H. Piers and Golden Anchor’s attorney’s letter details stance CARRIE JONES JUN 23, 2024 Share BANGOR—The quest for an injunction that would stop the town of Bar Harbor from enforcing citizen-approved cruise ship disembarkation rules failed at the U.S. District Court level Friday after U.S. District Judge Lance Walker denied the request. On Tuesday, the Bar Harbor Town Council unanimously approved the Cruise Ship Disembarkation … Continue reading Cruise Ship Injunction Fails at Lower Court

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Court Papers Claim Over a Million Revenue Lost in 2024 Season So Far as Businesses Again Ask for a Pause

Town Council Chair Issues a Statement CARRIE JONES MAY 31, 2024 BAR HARBOR—The Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods (APPLL) and the Penobscot Bay and River Pilots Association have requested the United States District Court to pause the town’s implementation of a cruise ship disembarkation ordinance while the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals decides on an appeal that was in favor of … Continue reading Court Papers Claim Over a Million Revenue Lost in 2024 Season So Far as Businesses Again Ask for a Pause

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APPLL and Pilots Association Ask Appeals Court to Stop Enforcement of New Cruise Ship Limits Pending Appeal

CARRIE JONES MAY 04, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods (APPLL) and Penobscot Bay and River Pilots Association have asked the United States Court of Appeals to stop Bar Harbor from enforcing the new cruise rules that limit disembarkations pending appeals. APPLL and the pilots association has appealed a March 1 federal court decision. In that decision, a federal judge found in favor of … Continue reading APPLL and Pilots Association Ask Appeals Court to Stop Enforcement of New Cruise Ship Limits Pending Appeal

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Report Suggests Bar Harbor Expand Some Premium Parking Areas

Charles Sidman issues statement about APPLL’s cruise ship case appeal CARRIE JONES APR 01, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Tax Collector Betsy Spear presented the Town Council with an analysis of the town’s parking spaces last week and Tuesday night, councilors will meet again at both a workshop and their regular monthly meeting. Paid parking in Bar Harbor’s center drew a lot of public debate in 2016, … Continue reading Report Suggests Bar Harbor Expand Some Premium Parking Areas

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APPLL Appeals Cruise Ship Decision

Penobscot Bay Pilots Also Appeal CARRIE JONES MAR 29, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Association to Preserve and Protect Local Livelihoods and Golden Anchor, L.C. have filed their appeals of Judge Lance Walker’s decision to uphold cruise ship disembarkation limits in Bar Harbor deciding that the limits didn’t violate federal interstate commerce laws. The appeal, filed March 29, will go to the United States Court of Appeals. In … Continue reading APPLL Appeals Cruise Ship Decision

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UPDATE: Council Will Hold Special Meeting Wednesday About Cruise Ship Limits Next Steps

Pilots Association deciding whether or not to join APPLL in appeal CARRIE JONES MAR 5, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Last night at the end of its regular meeting, the Bar Harbor Town Council met with the town attorney in executive session to discuss its legal rights and duties after Judge Lance Walker ruled for the town in a federal case about cruise ship disembarkation limits. The … Continue reading UPDATE: Council Will Hold Special Meeting Wednesday About Cruise Ship Limits Next Steps

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Updated: APPLL Will Appeal Cruise Ship Ruling

CARRIE JONES MAR 2, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR, ME – The Association to Protect and Preserve Local Livelihoods (APPLL) said Saturday that it will appeal Judge Lance Walker’s ruling after learning he ruled in favor of the Town of Bar Harbor.  “We have just learned of the judge’s decision and are collectively reviewing the ruling,” said Kristi Bond, APPLL president, and a Bar Harbor small business owner. “It … Continue reading Updated: APPLL Will Appeal Cruise Ship Ruling

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Judge Finds for Bar Harbor in Cruise Ship Case

CARRIE JONES FEB 29, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor has won a federal court case about cruise ship disembarkation limits in its town. Bar Harbor issued a statement, Thursday afternoon, along with the filing, writing, “The Town is pleased with the outcome of the lawsuit. The Council will provide a public statement concerning the decision after it assembles and meets with legal counsel in executive … Continue reading Judge Finds for Bar Harbor in Cruise Ship Case

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