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After a Decade of Flat Rates, Bar Harbor Confronts the True Cost of Water Residents Warn of Impact on Housing Affordability, Change Still Must Be Approved by State PUC
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After a Decade of Flat Rates, Bar Harbor Confronts the True Cost of Water

Residents Warn of Impact on Housing Affordability, Change Still Must Be Approved by State PUC Carrie Jones Feb 19, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor residents, nonprofits, and businesses who use town water are one step closer to paying more for that service after a split-town council approved a new rate structure. The change comes after a decade of … Continue reading After a Decade of Flat Rates, Bar Harbor Confronts the True Cost of Water

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Bar Harbor Water Rates Likely to Increase by 35% to Cover Budget Shortfall
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Bar Harbor Water Rates Likely to Increase by 35% to Cover Budget Shortfall

Carrie Jones Jan 07, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Choco-Latté Café. BAR HARBOR—After a decade of no change, the town’s water rates are likely to go up by 35%. The increase is meant to cover an approximate $1 million budget shortfall for an approved budget of $3.3 million. The current rate results in $2.2 million revenue. This makes the town a little … Continue reading Bar Harbor Water Rates Likely to Increase by 35% to Cover Budget Shortfall

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