Carrie Jones Mar 10, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. BAR HARBOR—A July 2022 waste audit in Bar Harbor showed that approximately 12% of the town’s solid waste came from single-use containers. The town also spends more than $2.5 million to dispose of municipal solid waste (MSW) each year, according to volunteer Elizabeth Chen. “By reducing MSW, that money … Continue reading Bar Harbor Local Cafés Launch Reusable Takeout Container Pilot to Cut Waste