Bar Harbor Talks Trash—and the Price Tag That Comes With It

Pay-as-you-throw, waste streams, recycling all discussed Carrie Jones Feb 19, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—Bar Harbor will continue to investigate how its trash and recycling choices could be potentially changed. Those changes may help the taxpayer or the budget. “Waste disposal is expensive,” consultant Thomas Henaghen told the town councilors, February 18. “More weight … Continue reading Bar Harbor Talks Trash—and the Price Tag That Comes With It

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The Secret of the 95 Pounds

Construction bids, principal contract extended, and some amazing fourth graders CARRIE JONES JUN 06, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—In groups of twos and threes, fourth graders told the Bar Harbor School Committee, Principal Dr. Heather Weir Webster, and Superintendent Michael Zboray how they planned to make change in the world. And they decided to start at their school. The fourth graders were motivated by their teacher, … Continue reading The Secret of the 95 Pounds

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Getting Rid of Trash is a Costly Business

Bar Harbor task force hopes to work with businesses to find ways to reduce waste CARRIE JONES JAN 24, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—Ketchup bottles that aren’t wide-mouthed any longer. Paper napkins instead of linen. Creamers in cups instead of in pitchers on tables. It all contributes to Bar Harbor’s trash stream. The Bar Harbor Task Force on the Climate Emergency and others want to reduce … Continue reading Getting Rid of Trash is a Costly Business

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