How Many Types of Lodging Uses Are There in Bar Harbor?

Maybe 15 Types Too Many. Town Starts To Try To Simplify CARRIE JONES JUL 6, 2023 BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor voters may get to weigh in on a lodging amendment, but not before Code Enforcement Officer Angela Chamberlain makes sure that there are public workshops and discussions with the people who could be potentially impacted by changing the town’s definitions of lodging. The potential changes to … Continue reading How Many Types of Lodging Uses Are There in Bar Harbor?

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From Crisis to Collaboration:

MDI Residents and Organizations Band Together to Tackle Housing Shortage Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR—Noel Musson knows firsthand about the housing crisis on Mount Desert Island. Born and raised on MDI, he did as so many do and moved away to attend college and get started on his life’s journey. About 18 years ago, he and his wife decided that they wanted to move back. … Continue reading From Crisis to Collaboration:

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Chronically Absent

School aims to increase student attendance BAR HARBOR—There are 333 students in the Conners Emerson schools and three new students are starting this week. With the addition of several new ed techs, they are now officially fully staffed, Principal Heather Webster announced to the Bar Harbor School Board on Tuesday, but she’s still worried about her students. There have been 96 school days this far … Continue reading Chronically Absent

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Community Forum for Conners-Emerson Building Plan Set for Thursday, Sept 29

Public encouraged to attend event BAR HARBOR—Leaking roofs? Check. A boiler system that might not last much longer? Check. Horrible pick-up and drop-off situations? Check. The Conners-Emerson School will be hosting a community forum in the cafeteria on September 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. about the buildings’ needs and a future plan to make a better and safer learning environment for students, staff, and … Continue reading Community Forum for Conners-Emerson Building Plan Set for Thursday, Sept 29

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Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry

A federal court case and seafood watch strike dual blows on the industry BAR HARBOR—Many locals are purposefully wearing red today to show their support of the lobster industry after the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch lowered North American lobster to a “red/avoid” status because the industry may impact North American right whales on September 5. The organization has four possibilities for recommended purchases of … Continue reading Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry

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Comprehensive Planning Committee Gears Up & Solicits Community Input

Even back in the 1800s Bar Harbor properties cost a lot. BAR HARBOR—As a parking lot and older houses were demolished on upper Cottage Street this past week, many people in the comments section of a Facebook post about the project (a 45-room, 29,929-square-foot bed and breakfast with some underground parking) bemoaned the loss of the old Bar Harbor and how money and greed were … Continue reading Comprehensive Planning Committee Gears Up & Solicits Community Input

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Planning Board Recommends Not Voting For Retail Marijuana or Cruise Ship Disembarkation Plan

Split Board Recommends Removal of Two-Thirds Rule BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Planning Board gave its recommendations to voters during a marathon four-hour meeting on Thursday afternoon, September 7 and recommended that town voters do not vote for retail marijuana sales and cruise ship disembarkations, both citizens’ petitions. The planning board is required to give its opinion to voters on issues that involve the land use … Continue reading Planning Board Recommends Not Voting For Retail Marijuana or Cruise Ship Disembarkation Plan

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Events

Dance Away Hunger

Share the Harvest Hosts Soul Benders to help some of the 14.4% of MDI households that are food insecure MOUNT DESERT—Dancing, listening to good music, and helping to feed yourself and your neighbors? It sounds like a miraculous combination, but that’s exactly what people can do at the Beech Hill Farm on Tuesday, September 13, at 6 P.M. when the Soul Benders host a concert … Continue reading Dance Away Hunger

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Split Warrant Committee Recommends Adopting Ordinances That Would Allow and License Retail Marijuana in Bar Harbor

Voters Will Decide Fate Again In November BAR HARBOR—In two consistent 9-6 votes, the Bar Harbor Warrant Committee at its September 1 meeting in Bar Harbor’s municipal building recommended that in November voters adopt changes to the town’s land use ordinance that would allow marijuana retail stores in downtown Bar Harbor and license them. Those changes came via a citizens’ petition. Another citizens’ petition concerning … Continue reading Split Warrant Committee Recommends Adopting Ordinances That Would Allow and License Retail Marijuana in Bar Harbor

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