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.

Jun 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society. by Sabrina Martin/BDN BAR HARBOR—In less than a year, Bar Harbor has spent more than $111,000 on legal and regulatory expenses tied to ongoing disputes of the town’s controversial cruise ship passenger cap, which a federal judge ruled partially unconstitutional last month. In May, U.S. District Court Judge Lance Walker ruled … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Cruise Ship Battle Has Cost the Town $111K in Less than a Year

Shaun Farrar Apr 30, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—How many cruise ships will visit Bar Harbor this year is a somewhat moving target. According to the Town of Bar Harbor, the total number of cruise ship passengers visiting Bar Harbor for the 2026 season lies just beneath 50,000. That number would only be reached if none of … Continue reading How Many Cruise Ships Are Actually Heading to Bar Harbor This Year?