Week of May 29 MAY 29, 2023 ON THE AGENDA Every week we document Bar Harbor town government, school, and other similar meetings that we know of. Please let us know if we’ve missed something. Also, sometimes things are on the town calendars and are cancelled or rescheduled, so make sure to double check before you head over! All the meetings take place at the … Continue reading On The Agenda & Things To Do This Week in Bar Harbor
April Cough McGuire and Matt Cornish co-conspire to make the season bright BAR HARBOR—If you are lucky enough to live near the MDI YMCA and were home Sunday afternoon, you might have spotted a horde of people walking through the streets, standing on sidewalks and in less travelled roadways, mouths open and eyes wide despite the chilly temperatures. No, it wasn’t a zombie horde. They … Continue reading BAR HARBOR CAROLERS TAKE TO THE STREETS
Pilots Association Says It Will Challenge Bar Harbor’s New Rules BAR HARBOR—On December 5, the Penobscot Bay & River Pilots Association sent a letter to Town Manager Kevin Sutherland stressing the organization’s concerns with the impacts of the Cruise Ship Disembarkation changes passed by voters this November. The plan limits the amount of passengers disembarking cruise ships each day to 1,000, inserts the changes into … Continue reading Town Manager Expects Lawsuit Over Cruise Ship Changes
Puppets, reindeer, gingerbread houses, and solstice dominate upcoming holiday events BAR HARBOR—Santa Claus came to town last night as the jolly old elf visited the green and read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” from the town’s cupola to a gaggle of enthused listeners. Santa also helped light the town’s tree at the same location Friday night. The poem, written in the early 1800s by either … Continue reading Santa Arrives In Bar Harbor
At least 1/3 of Bar Harbor’s workforce is in professional, scientific and technical services BAR HARBOR—Public policy is meant to be guided in Bar Harbor by a document that is updated approximately every ten years. The town is current creating its newest Comprehensive Plan, which is meant to “guide future growth and development over the next 10 years and will serve as a foundation for … Continue reading Small Business Is The Main Business in Maine
Buoys still available. BAR HARBOR—There’s a new kind of tree up in Bar Harbor’s downtown this year. It’s not a Christmas tree or a holiday tree. It’s not a newly planted oak or pine or birch. It’s a tree made of wood and chicken wire and dozens of individually painted lobster buoys. It’s a tree that signifies support for the lobstering community throughout Maine. That … Continue reading Bar Harbor’s Lobster Tree Brings Support To Fishery
ANP looks to increase its entrance fees BAR HARBOR—Acadia National Park could increase its fees next year. According to a press release on the park’s website, “The proposed entrance fee increase is as follows: Private Vehicle (7-day) – From $30 to $35Motorcycle (7-day) – From $25 to $30Individual (7-day) – From $15 to $20Annual – From $55 to $70” There is a 30-day comment period that ends December 29, … Continue reading How Much Are You Willing to Pay To Head Into Acadia National Park?
Ceremony will present donation to Maine Lobstermen’s Association in support of Maine’s lobster fishing industry. BAR HARBOR, Maine – The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce will be holding their holiday buoy tree lighting ceremony and donation presentation to Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) on November 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Harborview Park (across from the intersection of West Street and Main Street) in downtown Bar Harbor. The festive … Continue reading Bar Harbor Chamber Lights Buoy Tree November 30
Town Looks For Best EV Charger Placements BAR HARBOR—On a dreary Monday afternoon, the Bar Harbor Task Force on Climate Change gathered on the third floor of the Municipal Building to discuss potential locations for electric vehicle chargers, the town’s budget and Sustainability Coordinator Laura Berry gave several updates about her far-ranging work to make the town more sustainable. EV CHARGERS In May, Bar Harbor, … Continue reading In A Ball Field? At the Y? Maybe in Town Hill?
Crowds Gathered on Cottage Street to Watch Annual Chamber Event BAR HARBOR—One lost shoe. One broken bed. One fall onto the asphalt. The Bar Harbor Bed Races had plenty of excitement Friday morning. Townsquare Media’s Chris Popper emceed the multi-heat, multi-bed race. The annual event is part of Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Early Bird Pajama Sale. The race was originally scheduled for Saturday, but … Continue reading Bar Harbor Bed Races Down One Bed, One Shoe
