Maine ICE Surge Prompts Protests In Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.

Bar Harbor Petition Would Define Town’s Relationship With ICE. Carrie Jones Jun 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor has received a new citizens’ petition. This time it’s not about cruise ships or marijuana retail, but about prohibiting any potential town officials’ relationship with federal immigration enforcement, ICE. The petition proposes an ordinance … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Latest Citizens’ Initiative Focuses on Immigration Enforcement.

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Bar Harbor Affirms Its ICE Policy Ahead of Maine Statute Enactment.

Town Council Aligns with Maine LD 1971 Concerning Interaction with Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities. Carrie Jones Apr 23, 2026 BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council’s decision to affirm the town’s policy regarding immigration and align it with state statutes was met with thanks from those attending the April 21 meeting. “I know what a difficult and challenging decision this has been for all of you … Continue reading Bar Harbor Affirms Its ICE Policy Ahead of Maine Statute Enactment.

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“They Are Afraid.”

Packed Crowd Urges Bar Harbor to Enact Maine Bill Limiting State, Local Support for Immigration Enforcement Ahead of Summer. Carrie Jones Apr 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—Many people wearing t-shirts or paper strips that read “LD 1971 Now” came to the microphone at the Bar Harbor Council Chamber, April 7, to ask the town to … Continue reading “They Are Afraid.”

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Some Residents Continue Push Bar Harbor to Codify Restrictions on ICE Cooperation

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Some Residents Continue to Push Bar Harbor to Codify Restrictions on ICE Cooperation

Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—Three Bar Harbor residents stood before their Town Council, February 17, and explained that they want the town to adopt a local ordinance about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, the federal law enforcement agency under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. The ordinance would prohibit local … Continue reading Some Residents Continue to Push Bar Harbor to Codify Restrictions on ICE Cooperation

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Bar Harbor Residents Push to Block Potential Local Cooperation With ICE

Carrie Jones Feb 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. BAR HARBOR—Three Bar Harbor residents stood before their town council, February 17, and explained that they want the town to adopt a local ordinance about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, the federal law enforcement agency under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. The ordinance would prohibit local law … Continue reading Bar Harbor Residents Push to Block Potential Local Cooperation With ICE

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Maine ICE Surge Prompts Protests In Bar Harbor

Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar Jan 28, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. BAR HARBOR—Somewhere between 135 and 150 people gathered by the town’s municipal building on Tuesday evening to protest the surge of immigration enforcement that began last week in Maine. Protestors lined up behind snowbanks and along Cottage Street and on the lawn and sidewalks of the municipal building as well … Continue reading Maine ICE Surge Prompts Protests In Bar Harbor

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Letter From A Reader

Annlinn Kruger Jan 11, 2026 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY We always welcome letter submissions to The Bar Harbor Story. For details on our policy, please visit our about page and scroll down or just visit here. As with all newspapers, the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints expressed by the writers of letters to the editor and included here do not necessarily reflect the beliefs, opinions, and viewpoints or official … Continue reading Letter From A Reader

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Two Men Held on ICE Detainers at Hancock County Jail After Arrest in Bar Harbor

Shaun Farrar Aug 07, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—Drug arrests in Bar Harbor have led to two men being held on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers at Hancock County Jail. According to a Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department press release and court documents, on Sunday, August 3, two men were arrested by Officer … Continue reading Two Men Held on ICE Detainers at Hancock County Jail After Arrest in Bar Harbor

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No Explanation, No Notice: Hancock County Stunned by Inclusion on Homeland Security’s List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions

Public asks County Commissioners for community forum Carrie Jones Jun 04, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. ELLSWORTH—It began with a list and some confusion. On Thursday of last week, the Department of Homeland Security posted a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” on its website. The list was meant to show areas not considered in compliance with federal statutes. On that … Continue reading No Explanation, No Notice: Hancock County Stunned by Inclusion on Homeland Security’s List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions

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