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

Golden Anchor Appeal Dismissed in One Court as Court Declines to Rule on Merits

Court also affirms lower court decision denying Charles Sidman’s request to intervene Carrie Jones Jan 16, 2026 PORTLAND—The state Supreme Judicial Court yesterday, dismissed the Golden Anchor’s appeal of the Business and Consumer Court’s September decision involving cruise ship disembarkations at its pier in Bar Harbor. The complaint involves the company’s ability to disembark cruise ships at its West Street location, the Harborside Pier, which … Continue reading Golden Anchor Appeal Dismissed in One Court as Court Declines to Rule on Merits

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

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