More Visitations Than The Fourth?

Acadia National Park Breaks Daily Visitation Record Carrie Jones Oct 30, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Gary Friedmann for State Representative. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—The record-breaking number for visits at Acadia National Park on the October 12 holiday weekend are more than just numbers, according to the park’s Public Affairs Officer Amanda Pollock. They have nuance. They have impact. And they tell … Continue reading More Visitations Than The Fourth?

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Majestic Maine Mansion Hosts Community Day During Season’s Last Hurrah

Bar Harbor Historical Society Welcomes Community, Honors Volunteers Carrie Jones Oct 28, 2024 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Paradis Ace Hardware. MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—This year, the Bar Harbor Historical Society welcomed thousands to learn about the history of Bar Harbor or participate in an event. That season ended with a bang during the society’s Community Day on Saturday, where the society welcomed … Continue reading Majestic Maine Mansion Hosts Community Day During Season’s Last Hurrah

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CAT Hosted More Riders This Season

Oct 19, 2024 Share by Bill Trotter/Bangor Daily News BAR HARBOR—After facing a series of challenges over several years, the CAT ferry in Bar Harbor has wrapped up a third season of increased ridership and stability. The ferry service to Canada, which was once the only major marine operation in town before the cruise industry began to grow in the 1990s, saw its usage increase roughly … Continue reading CAT Hosted More Riders This Season

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Updated: APPLL Will Appeal Cruise Ship Ruling

CARRIE JONES MAR 2, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR, ME – The Association to Protect and Preserve Local Livelihoods (APPLL) said Saturday that it will appeal Judge Lance Walker’s ruling after learning he ruled in favor of the Town of Bar Harbor. “We have just learned of the judge’s decision and are collectively reviewing the ruling,” said Kristi Bond, APPLL president, and a Bar Harbor small business owner. “It … Continue reading Updated: APPLL Will Appeal Cruise Ship Ruling

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Bar Harbor Council Set To Explore Sustainable Tourism While Park and Town Continue to Tackle Storm Damage

CARRIE JONES FEB 9, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Back in September, the Bar Harbor Town Council spoke about creating a sustainable tourism plan to try to deal with things like summertime congestion. “We need to be ready to jump in and figure out an overall holistic sustainable tourism plan,” council member Matt Hochman had said. “I think a management committee is the only way we can … Continue reading Bar Harbor Council Set To Explore Sustainable Tourism While Park and Town Continue to Tackle Storm Damage

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A Marina Might Be Coming To Town

Conceptual Plan Heads to Town Council Tonight After Harbor Committee Recommendation CARRIE JONES DEC 19, 2023 BAR HARBOR—A town marina is one step closer to a reality today. “I feel like we’re making headway,” Harbormaster Chris Wharff said during a special Harbor Committee meeting Monday where a quorum of the committee and four members of the public met while much of the county was without … Continue reading A Marina Might Be Coming To Town

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As Season Comes to an End, Tourism Talks Begin

Town Council and Planning Board Hold Joint Workshop CARRIE JONES OCT 12, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Tourism and community have been entwined concerns in Bar Harbor for a long time, which Town Planning Director Michele Gagnon demonstrated by reading the 1962 Comprehensive Plan excerpt about these two things during the Tuesday night Town Council and Planning Board workshop about tourism and housing. Then she plucked an … Continue reading As Season Comes to an End, Tourism Talks Begin

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Overall Numbers Are Slightly Down But Visitors Keep Coming

Nova Scotia Orders Economic Impact Studies About The Cat BAR HARBOR—Visitors keep coming and exploring Acadia National Park, which has had a historic September with a total of 697,000 visits, an increase of 30,000 or 4.5% compared to last September’s numbers. However, last year’s total visits to the park topped out at over 4 million, another record breaking number despite the lack of cruise ships. … Continue reading Overall Numbers Are Slightly Down But Visitors Keep Coming

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