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Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Snapshot: Latest short-term rental data illustrates early stages of housing efforts
BAR HARBOR − It's been nearly four years since voters instituted the current regulations for short-term rentals in an attempt to help protect the area's housing stock, but the latest numbers show there has yet to be significant progress made…
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Acadia Gateway Center opening date still unknown
TRENTON − The opening date for the Acadia Gateway Center − a project that has been over two decades in the making − remains undetermined.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Tremont renews policing contract with Southwest Harbor
The renewal was unanimously approved with an increase of $3,744, bringing the total amount to $340,137.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Criterion announces reopening celebration and summer schedule
BAR HARBOR − The 1932 Criterion Theatre has unveiled its first full schedule following this spring's change of ownership.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Bar Harbor Town Council takes no action on VR-1s
Town staff will now work to incorporate feedback from the public and members of the council into a new draft ordinance that will be presented at a later date and will go through the same public hearing process.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Island Explorer service begins June 23
BAR HARBOR − Downeast Transportation's Island Explorer service is gearing up to begin another summer season on Monday, June 23, with the addition of two new routes − one of which includes a road that will be traveled for the…
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
EDP Renewables announces start of operations at Bar Harbor Solar
BAR HARBOR − EDP Renewables North America LLC, a renewable energy developer and operator, announced that Bar Harbor Solar has reached commercial operations, according to a press release.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Bar Harbor beach bacteria results, low or not elevated
BAR HARBOR − Maine Healthy Beaches, a partnership between the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and local municipalities/state parks, reported results Monday of water quality testing at several Bar Harbor beaches.

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