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12 99+ 'No More Right Now': Nine Meeting Attendees Urge Strong Limits on Downtown Hotel Growth. Speakers at a Planning Board hearing said Bar Harbor has reached its tourism capacity and backed a proposed 12-unit cap for new downtown lodging.
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‘No More Right Now’: Nine Meeting Attendees Urge Strong Limits on Downtown Hotel Growth.

Speakers at a Planning Board hearing said Bar Harbor has reached its tourism capacity and backed a proposed 12-unit cap for new downtown lodging. Carrie Jones Jul 02, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. BAR HARBOR—Cap hotels in the two main downtown corridors in Bar Harbor, a coastal tourist town, to 12 guest units or less? Nine residents out … Continue reading ‘No More Right Now’: Nine Meeting Attendees Urge Strong Limits on Downtown Hotel Growth.

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ArtWaves Celebrates Summer—and the Power of Connection A Summer Solstice gathering highlighted the organization's larger goal: creating a welcoming "third space" where art, wellness and community intersect.
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ArtWaves Celebrates Summer—and the Power of Connection

A Summer Solstice gathering highlighted the organization’s larger goal: creating a welcoming “third space” where art, wellness and community intersect. Carrie Jones Jul 01, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. TOWN HILL—For years, ArtWaves has been combining art and community and celebration. That continues this summer which started off with a solstice celebration at the nonprofit’s Town Hill … Continue reading ArtWaves Celebrates Summer—and the Power of Connection

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Crash at the Head of Mount Desert Island Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges

Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Jun 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—On June 23 at approximately 11:06 p.m., Officer Troy Stanwood was dispatched to a personal injury motor vehicle crash at the head of Mount Desert Island. According to a press release, … Continue reading Crash at the Head of Mount Desert Island Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges

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Meg Kelly, Chris Smith, and Louise Lopez Will Lead Bar Harbor's Warrant Committee. Committee looks to fill two vacant seats.
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Meg Kelly, Chris Smith, and Louise Lopez Will Lead Bar Harbor’s Warrant Committee.

Committee looks to fill two vacant seats. Carrie Jones Jun 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Meg Kelly, Chris Smith, and Louise Lopez will lead Bar Harbor’s Warrant Committee this year. After the June election of multiple returning and new members, the Bar Harbor Warrant Committee organized itself, Jun 29. The board still, however, isn’t full. … Continue reading Meg Kelly, Chris Smith, and Louise Lopez Will Lead Bar Harbor’s Warrant Committee.

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At Least Four Whoopie Pies. One Mile. Zero Vomiting Allowed.

The World’s Possibly Messiest Mile Returns to Bar Harborm July 3. BAR HARBOR—The runners plotted out strategies. Maybe they should split the bun and shoot the cream. Maybe, instead, they should dunk the whole pie in water? Maybe they should gulp? Slowly chew. Should they sprint? Run? Just walk really fast and try not to vomit? Each of the dozens of contestants in the Whoopie … Continue reading At Least Four Whoopie Pies. One Mile. Zero Vomiting Allowed.

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A Bright Haven: Bar Harbor Food Pantry Celebrates First Year Downtown Demand Climbs as Bar Harbor Food Pantry Settles Into New Home
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A Bright Haven: Bar Harbor Food Pantry Celebrates First Year Downtown

Demand Climbs as Bar Harbor Food Pantry Settles Into New Home Carrie Jones Jun 25, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR—A year after relocating from a crowded basement space to its bright downtown home, the Bar HBAR HARBOR—A year after relocating from a crowded basement space to its bright downtown home, the Bar Harbor Food … Continue reading A Bright Haven: Bar Harbor Food Pantry Celebrates First Year Downtown

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GoFundMe Set Up to Help Four Workers Displaced by Town Hill Apartment Fire.
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GoFundMe Set Up to Help Four Workers Displaced by Town Hill Apartment Fire.

Carrie Jones Jun 24, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. TOWN HILL—A GoFundMe has been set up to help four workers whose staff housing was destroyed, June 23, during a fire. The fire had been at 11 West Eden Avenue, which contains a storage building and attached apartment. Four team members who work in the kayak and bike tour industry were living at … Continue reading GoFundMe Set Up to Help Four Workers Displaced by Town Hill Apartment Fire.

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Three-Alarm Fire Closes Route 102, Displaces Four Residents. Firefighters from eight departments responded to the June 23 blaze, which heavily damaged a storage facility and attached apartment.
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Three-Alarm Fire Closes Route 102, Displaces Four Residents.

Firefighters from eight departments responded to the June 23 blaze, which heavily damaged a storage facility and attached apartment. Carrie Jones Jun 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Restaurant Barn. BAR HARBOR—A structure fire displaced four people who lived in an apartment in Bar Harbor’s village of Town Hill, Wednesday morning. The state fire marshal will be trying to determine the cause … Continue reading Three-Alarm Fire Closes Route 102, Displaces Four Residents.

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Pilots Say They Will Bring Cruise Ships to Bar Harbor—With or Without Reservations. Pilots Association Challenges Reservation Freeze Following Cruise Ship Ruling.
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Pilots Say They Will Bring Cruise Ships to Bar Harbor—With or Without Reservations.

Pilots Association Challenges Reservation Freeze Following Cruise Ship Ruling. Carrie Jones Jun 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—The Penobscot Bay and River Pilots Association has responded to the Town Council’s statement about the recent United States District Court finding that the town’s cruise ship ordinance was unlawful during all months except July and … Continue reading Pilots Say They Will Bring Cruise Ships to Bar Harbor—With or Without Reservations.

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‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and It's Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion. From West Point to Hollywood to Small-Town America in an RV with a Stowaway Cat, ‘You Are Here’ Motors to Finds Its Audience in Bar Harbor
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‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and Its Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion.

From West Point to Hollywood to Small-Town America in an RV with a Stowaway Cat, ‘You Are Here’ Motors to Finds Its Audience in Bar Harbor Carrie Jones Jun 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Coastal Kayaking Tours and Acadia Bike. BAR HARBOR— For most filmmakers, finishing a movie marks the end of the journey. For Claire Rose and Jack Kennedy, and … Continue reading ‘You Are Here’ Brings Hollywood Talent and Small-Town Heart to the Big Screen and Its Makers Will Host it All at the Criterion.

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