Majority looks to having state pay for the expense. Carrie Jones Feb 15, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. AUGUSTA—The recent back-and-forth over whether pilots need to be on The CAT ferry has taken a significant turn. Last week, the state legislature’s transportation committee mostly came out in favor of a tweaked bill that still requires pilots on the CAT as it … Continue reading Legislative Committee Divided Over CAT Ferry Pilot Rules.