Lobstermen Propose Enlarging Fishing Area in the Waters of Englishman Bay for Small-scale Operators

The proposal aims to make fishing safer and more productive for lobstermen who set buoyed lines by pushing heavy trawls farther offshore. Jul 29, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Viridian Law. By Jessica Brockington of the Maine Monitor MACHIAS — In a move to protect small-scale lobstermen from tangled gear and bigger boats, the Lobster Zone A Council voted unanimously last week to advance … Continue reading Lobstermen Propose Enlarging Fishing Area in the Waters of Englishman Bay for Small-scale Operators

Contradictory Rules Sometimes Makes Bar Harbor Committee Work Confusing

Who Gets To Vote A Continuing Question SHAUN FARRAR JAN 5, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR––Parks and Recreation Committee Chair John Kelly’s second order of business for the December 18 meeting of the committee was introducing the newest committee member MDI YMCA CEO and Executive Director Ann Tikkanen. Tikkanen has replaced Bob Huff as the YMCA representative, which is a designated position on the five-member committee. Prior to … Continue reading Contradictory Rules Sometimes Makes Bar Harbor Committee Work Confusing