The Scotia Prince Has a New Overnight Ferry Plan in the Works. A proposed Portsmouth–Nova Scotia ferry could rival the CAT route that links Bar Harbor to Yarmouth.

Maine Lawmakers Split Over Bill to Help Fund Pilots for Bar Harbor Ferry.

Senate supports measure. Carrie Jones Mar 11, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. AUGUSTA—An act meant to help Bay Ferries and The CAT with expenses incurred from having an onboard pilot received a split reception in the Maine State Legislature this week, finding support in the state Senate but not in the House. The Senate passed the bill to be engrossed … Continue reading Maine Lawmakers Split Over Bill to Help Fund Pilots for Bar Harbor Ferry.

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The Scotia Prince Has a New Overnight Ferry Plan in the Works.

A proposed Portsmouth–Nova Scotia ferry could rival the CAT route that links Bar Harbor to Yarmouth. Carrie Jones Mar 03, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. BAR HARBOR—A ferry service that once ran out of Portland, Maine has announced that it intends to revive, connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire with Nova Scotia. The Scotia Prince would be potentially a … Continue reading The Scotia Prince Has a New Overnight Ferry Plan in the Works.

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Pilots Work On Maine’s Seas and Rivers: Dangerous and Necessary

Some worry about cruise ship lawsuit implications on their livelihoods CARRIE JONES JUL 21, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Penobscot Bay River pilot captains David Gelinas and Prentice “Skip” Strong don’t ever want to jump between moving boats. A river pilot prefers to step and to climb, to predict all the factors that might impact them. According to its website, the Penobscot Bay Pilots “are responsible for … Continue reading Pilots Work On Maine’s Seas and Rivers: Dangerous and Necessary

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Coast Guard Weighs In On CAT Security Zone

Regulations have potential to put hitch in town’s marina plans CARRIE JONES DEC 5, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Last month, during its meeting to discuss the potential marina on the town-owned site of the CAT ferry on Route 3 (121 Eden Street), members of Bar Harbor’s Harbor Committee learned that there could potentially be issues in the plan. Those issues stemmed from a security zone around … Continue reading Coast Guard Weighs In On CAT Security Zone

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