Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.

Carrie Jones Feb 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. BAR HARBOR—”It’s important for folks to understand—and we’ve gotten almost as bad as Fox News said that we were a town that hated Christmas. That we’re a council that hates music has been out there,” Bar Harbor Town Councilor Earl Brechlin said during a February 17 meeting about potential changes … Continue reading Bar Harbor Says It Seeks Flexibility — and Fairness — in Live Music Permits.

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Town Workshops Draft Changes to Music and Entertainment Permits

Bar Harbor Takes a Look at Noise, Music, and Community Impact Carrie Jones Feb 04, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. BAR HARBOR—It’s a draft. Nothing is solid, and the public will have a time to weigh in, Bar Harbor Town Manager James Smith stressed, February 3, as he introduced a “pure draft” of a potential new … Continue reading Town Workshops Draft Changes to Music and Entertainment Permits

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Three Outdoor Music Permits Fly Through Bar Harbor Town Council

Town’s Emails and Many Services Still Offline After Cyber Incident, Water and Sewer Budgets Head to Public Hearing Carrie Jones Aug 06, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—Three outdoor music permits came before the Bar Harbor Town Council, August 5, with no public comment, no discussion, and unanimous approvals. The special amusement permits are required for … Continue reading Three Outdoor Music Permits Fly Through Bar Harbor Town Council

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