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Parking Rules for Tour Operators May Change in Bar Harbor Council also considers changing how it elects its own officers
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Parking Rules for Tour Operators May Change in Bar Harbor

Council also considers changing how it elects its own officers Carrie Jones May 13, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Everal Eaton has asked for collaborative discussion with the Bar Harbor Town Council over a potential new ordinance that would change the rules for tour vehicle operations in the town, … Continue reading Parking Rules for Tour Operators May Change in Bar Harbor

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Is Bar Harbor Allowed to Disembark Cruise Ships at Ells Pier? Charles Sidman doesn't think so and files an appeal of the action
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Is Bar Harbor Allowed to Disembark Cruise Ships at Ells Pier?

Charles Sidman doesn’t think so and files an appeal of the action Carrie Jones May 11, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—Charles Sidman, a local businessman, has appealed the town of Bar Harbor’s actions again. It is still related to cruise ships. However, this time it’s about smaller cruise lines tendering at the town’s Ell’s Pier in downtown Bar Harbor. “While I have always and continue to support … Continue reading Is Bar Harbor Allowed to Disembark Cruise Ships at Ells Pier?

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Golden Anchor Amends Complaint Against Town Over Cruise Ship Disembarkation
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Golden Anchor Amends Complaint Against Town Over Cruise Ship Disembarkation

Carrie Jones Apr 07, 2025 Share BAR HARBOR—The Golden Anchor filed an amended complaint against the Town of Bar Harbor, April 3. The complaint involves the company’s ability to disembark cruise ships at its location on West Street, the Harborside Pier, which is also known as the Golden Anchor Pier. It was filed by Timothy C. Woodcock, Esq. of the firm Eaton Peabody. Woodcock specifically … Continue reading Golden Anchor Amends Complaint Against Town Over Cruise Ship Disembarkation

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Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs
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BRIEFS: Charles Sidman Files Motion in Golden Anchor Case

Friends of Acadia Creates Web Page Tracking Policy Developments’ Impact on Acadia, Land & Garden Preserve Dog Policy Webinar, School & Town Updates, and More Carrie Jones Mar 14, 2025 Share A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that … Continue reading BRIEFS: Charles Sidman Files Motion in Golden Anchor Case

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Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs
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Briefs: Former Kids’ Corner Teacher Inspires Pre-K Students All the Way from the Arctic

Court Rejects Sidman’s Suit Against Bar Harbor, Pemetic Students Showcase Custom-made Guitars , Hydrant Replacements, Appeals Board, Salsa Verde, Oceanside Animal Hospital, LifeFlight Award & more.. Jan 24, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one … Continue reading Briefs: Former Kids’ Corner Teacher Inspires Pre-K Students All the Way from the Arctic

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Full Steam Ahead for ACL Disembarking at Bar Harbor Pier and Potential Plan for Abandoned Moorings Parking Citation Money Coming In at Higher-Than-Estimated Rates, Budget Proposes Increase in Cruise Ship Fees
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Full Steam Ahead for ACL Disembarking at Bar Harbor Pier and Potential Plan for Abandoned Moorings

Parking Citation Money Coming In at Higher-Than-Estimated Rates, Budget Proposes Increase in Cruise Ship Fees Carrie Jones Jan 23, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Andy’s Home Improvement Inc. BAR HARBOR—Though still embroiled in lawsuits and while another coastal town is contemplating banning cruise ships all together, the Bar Harbor Town Council unanimously approved staff continuing with a plan that would allow … Continue reading Full Steam Ahead for ACL Disembarking at Bar Harbor Pier and Potential Plan for Abandoned Moorings

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Small Cruise Ships Tendering to Town Pier? Initial discussions held at town council workshop
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Small Cruise Ships Tendering to Town Pier?

Initial discussions held at town council workshop Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jan 12, 2025 BAR HARBOR—During the Bar Harbor Town Council’s Tuesday workshop, which was meant to get a feel from the councilors about multiple potential issues, Town Manager James Smith brought up a request from American Cruise Lines to tender passengers to the town-owned Ells Pier and potentially eventually to the town-owned ferry terminal. … Continue reading Small Cruise Ships Tendering to Town Pier?

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Cruise Ship Ballot Question Recount Moves Forward Portia Judson Honored, Reward for Illegal Deer Death on MDI, Comprehensive Plan Event, and other briefs
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Briefs: Sidman Denied Intervenor Status in Golden Anchor L.C. Case Against Bar Harbor

Press releases: Alice McDermott Promoted, Lambing Workshop, Acadia Trad!, Tarot Card for the SPCA and much more Carrie Jones Jan 11, 2025 A Quick Note From Us: Each week, we compile briefs and press releases and event images and share them all in one (sometimes very long) story. Our briefs article is mostly just press releases that we don’t write, or claim to write, but just … Continue reading Briefs: Sidman Denied Intervenor Status in Golden Anchor L.C. Case Against Bar Harbor

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Golden Anchor Appeal Denied
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Golden Anchor Appeal Denied

Carrie Jones Dec 18, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Appeals Board unanimously denied the Golden Anchor L.C.’s appeal of its notice of violations issued by the the town’s code enforcement office The decision came during the second part of a meeting that began December 10 and lasted approximately six hours. The Golden Anchor appeal … Continue reading Golden Anchor Appeal Denied

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Marathon Appeals Board Meeting Leads to Two Recusals and a Continuance Meeting focused on Golden Anchor's appeal of cruise ship tendering notice of violation
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Marathon Appeals Board Meeting Leads to Two Recusals and a Continuance

Meeting focused on Golden Anchor’s appeal of cruise ship tendering notice of violation Carrie Jones Dec 11, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Swan Agency Real Estate. BAR HARBOR—Approximately six hours was not enough, December 10, for the Bar Harbor Appeals Board to determine the fate of the Golden Anchor L.C.’s appeal of its notice of violations. “We did witness the disembarkation … Continue reading Marathon Appeals Board Meeting Leads to Two Recusals and a Continuance

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