August public hearing will examine continued limits on larger hotels while potential land-use changes continue to move toward voters. Carrie Jones Jul 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Bank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s current moratorium on building and renovating hotels, motels, and inns ends July 27. However, at the Bar Harbor Town Council workshop, July 7, discussion circled about possibly extending … Continue reading Another Lodging Moratorium? Bar Harbor Takes the Next Step.

That continues to be the Bar Harbor Town Council’s Question. Carrie Jones Jul 09, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s moratorium on the development of hotels and inns ends July 27. However, at the Bar Harbor Town Council workshop, July 7, discussion circled about possibly extending that halt on building or renovating transient accommodations again. … Continue reading To Continue a Lodging Moratorium or to Not Continue a Lodging Moratorium?

Housing, Zoning, and Lodging Intertwine in Bar Harbor’s Other Planning Efforts. Carrie Jones Dec 24, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—Whether or not the construction or significant renovation of lodgings continue to be paused in Bar Harbor will be decided on December 29 by the town council, which has just released the new proposed moratorium and an amendment. The public … Continue reading Council Releases New Draft Moratorium for December 29 Public Hearing and Vote

Why Bar Harbor Is Still Pausing Lodging Development—and What Comes Next Carrie Jones Dec 17, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Acadia Psychiatry. BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council unanimously moved to schedule a public hearing on the potential extension of the town’s moratorium on building or renovating any lodging. The public hearing is scheduled for December 29, which Council Chair Val Peacock … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Moratorium Extension Moves to Public Hearing on December 29

Carrie Jones Oct 20, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by First National Wealth Management. BAR HARBOR—Former Bar Harbor Planning Board Chair Tom St.Germain has sent a 21-page packet of data and explanations that he’s collated in response to the town’s moratorium on lodging to the town council and planning board. He also wants everyone who wants to be able to see the document … Continue reading As Bar Harbor Weighs Its Lodging Future, One Former Planning Board Chair Says the Town Might Have Some Numbers Wrong