The town collected $2.237 million as officials begin assessing the effect of higher premium parking rates and a new resident coupon program. Carrie Jones Sep 17, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor’s parking meters brought in $2.237 million in July and August, 24% more than they did during the same period last year. The early numbers … Continue reading Bar Harbor Parking Revenue Jumps 24% in First Two Months of Fiscal Year.

The new policy began this summer. Carrie Jones Aug 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Almost 200 Bar Harbor residents have signed up for the town’s parking coupon program, which allows them to have two-hours of free downtown parking in paid parking spots each week. That time does not accrue. Town Manager James Smith said during his report that staff … Continue reading Bar Harbor Gives Residents Two-Hours a Week of Free Downtown Parking. Nearly 200 Have Registered For It.

Changes began August 4. Applications must be made in person. Carrie Jones Aug 05, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—If you are a Bar Harbor resident, you can now apply for a residential parking coupon that will allow you to have two hours of free parking each week. Those hours do not accrue. The town posted a … Continue reading Bar Harbor Residents Can Now Apply for Residential Coupon For Two Weekly Free Hours of Downtown Parking.

Officials reject Sunday fee expansion while raising to $6/hour in premium spots and in many lots. Carrie Jones Jul 22, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor residents will have two free hours of paid parking in downtown each week via a “coupon” policy run through the town’s parking kiosks and app. The proposal was introduced in … Continue reading Bar Harbor Approves Two Hours of Free Weekly Parking for Residents.

Proposal would give residents two hours of free downtown parking each week while increasing hourly rates, extending the paid parking season, and creating a fund for future transportation improvements. Carrie Jones Jul 08, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Geddy’s. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor residents might soon have two free hours of paid parking in downtown each week via a “coupon” policy run through … Continue reading Bar Harbor May Offer Residents Two Hours of Free Weekly Downtown Parking, Higher Rates for Everyone Else.

Island Explorer adds some early service as Sustainability Task Force explores tourism’s impact and invites public to open house. Carrie Jones Mar 18, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—The Town Council took a first step toward residents having discounts or coupons for parking in Bar Harbor via an app when it unanimously approved purchasing new kiosks that would allow for … Continue reading Bar Harbor Eyes Potential Parking Breaks for Residents.