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BAR HARBOR — Following a comparative analysis of occupancy rates from the years 2022 and 2023, the finance department has proposed extending the premium parking areas on Cottage Street from

BAR HARBOR — The Town Council in regular session last week voted unanimously to move the current version of the 2025 budget, set at just over $28 million, to a

"Refusing to take the steps necessary to mitigate climate change could have deadly consequences."

BAR HARBOR — Is the scaled-down solar project at Higgins Pit worth the money at its current size and cost to the taxpayer? That is what members of the Town

BAR HARBOR — The Public Works building will receive a new standby generator and fuel system to aid emergency response services during widespread power outages. The purchases will cost $282,000

BAR HARBOR — Planning Director Michele Gagnon, Housing and Community Planner Cali Martinez and Staff Planner Max Moreno presented a revised housing policy framework to the Town Council on Tuesday.

BAR HARBOR — A portion of School Street will be closed during the construction at Jesup Memorial Library.

BAR HARBOR — Between inflation, debt service, infrastructure improvements and the cost of maintenance and materials, the price of providing town water and sewer services will rise significantly next year.

BAR HARBOR — The Town Council voted unanimously not to pursue a moratorium on transient accommodations on Tuesday.

BAR HARBOR — The town will be applying for grants to pay for soil remediation on Mount Desert Island YMCA property.