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Trenton to Take on Some Potentially Challenging Topics. Town planning efforts concerning sustainability, short-term rentals and other topics move forward as officials also provide an update on a firefighter injured in December blaze.
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Trenton to Take on Some Potentially Challenging Topics.

Town planning efforts concerning sustainability, short-term rentals and other topics move forward as officials also provide an update on a firefighter injured in December blaze. Shaun Farrar Dec 30, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. TRENTON—The small town of Trenton has historically been a gateway community which visitors pass through on their way to and from Mount … Continue reading Trenton to Take on Some Potentially Challenging Topics.

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Court Upholds Town Appeals Board Decision on Short-Term Rental Snafu

SHAUN FARRAR AUG 01, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—In a July 23 ruling, Hancock County Superior Court Justice Harold Stewart II ruled in favor of the defendant Town of Bar Harbor and defendant intervenor, W.A.R.M. Management, LLC (WARM). The ruling upheld the Bar Harbor Appeals Board’s decision, which voted against an appeal to revoke a short-term rental permit issued to WARM by Code Enforcement Officer Angie … Continue reading Court Upholds Town Appeals Board Decision on Short-Term Rental Snafu

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Tremont Second MDI Town to Reject Vacation Rental Ordinance

Buck and Eaton elected, town meeting tonight CARRIE JONES MAY 14, 2024 Share TREMONT—The short-term rental licensing ordinance in Tremont did not pass by just two votes with 120 voting against the ordinance and 118 voting in favor. It is the second Mount Desert Island town in the past week to reject a short-term rental licensing ordinance. Mount Desert voters defeated an ordinance there, on May 7, … Continue reading Tremont Second MDI Town to Reject Vacation Rental Ordinance

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Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

Supreme Court Confirms Superior Court’s Ruling CARRIE JONES MAR 28, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The town of Bar Harbor’s victory in a lawsuit about a vacation rental regulation vote was upheld by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which agreed with Superior Court Judge Robert Murray’s April decision. Erica Brooks and Victoria Smith had appealed that decision, which was then heard in December 2023. Brooks and Smith … Continue reading Vacation Rental Lawsuit Ends With Bar Harbor Victory

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It Will Be Up To Mount Desert Voters Whether to Cap Vacation Rentals

The potential ordinance will be on the town’s warrant CARRIE JONES MAR 19, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT—To legislate or not to legislate short term and vacation rentals? Mount Desert voters will be answering that question at their May town meeting. The Mount Desert Selectboard heard an additional hour of public comment about the potential short-term and vacation rental ordinance Monday night and moved for it … Continue reading It Will Be Up To Mount Desert Voters Whether to Cap Vacation Rentals

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Black Helicopters and UFOS: How and Whether to Tweak Public Comment at Council Meetings Dives into Free Speech Discussion

Short-term rental violation heads to town attorney, APPLL Update, state ends senior-tax-assistance program CARRIE JONES AUG 2, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Appeals Board Chair Ellen Dohmen stood before the Town Council last night and gave an impassioned speech about opening up public discussion at the council’s meeting. “Somebody comes because they feel they have something to share with you,” Dohmen said. “We can’t think of everything … Continue reading Black Helicopters and UFOS: How and Whether to Tweak Public Comment at Council Meetings Dives into Free Speech Discussion

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Short-Term Rental Inspection Deadline Is Tomorrow

One historic property has not yet passed CARRIE JONES MAY 30, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The short-term rental licensing deadline occurs on May 31, which means the town’s code enforcement office staff have been working hard with the last minute rush of inspections. All short-term rentals have to be inspected in order to receive a license to rent. Those inspections last for three years. Two years ago, … Continue reading Short-Term Rental Inspection Deadline Is Tomorrow

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