The 25 towns on the list all have a population of less than 50,000 people, offer plenty of restaurants and attractions, and “have a unique character all their own,” according to the report.
“We’re so pleased with this news,” said Alf Anderson, executive director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, in a statement. “It’s a testament to the good people who make up our community and who have shaped Bar Harbor into a great place to live, work and visit.”
Here’s what U.S. News wrote about Bar Harbor:
Bar Harbor is small-town Maine at its finest. This relaxing East Coast retreat is filled with bed-and-breakfast accommodations and plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Boat tours, history tours and culinary tours are just a few ways travelers can get better acquainted with Bar Harbor. What’s more, the town is a gateway to Acadia National Park, where visitors can hike, bike and kayak. Plus, travelers should come hungry: Lobstering is still an important c
Although significant, losses were smaller than what some expected. Author: Alex Haskell (NCM) Updated: 7:53 AM EDT May 7, 2021
BAR HARBOR, Maine The tourism industry in Maine saw historic losses in 2020. Although significant, they remained smaller than what many people were expecting.
According to data from the Maine Office of Tourism, Maine had 12 million visitors last year. It was 27 percent fewer visitors compared to 2019, when the state had over 16 million tourists.
The report goes on to say those visitors spent nearly $4.8 billion. This is also down 27 percent compared to 2019 when tourists spent over $6.5 billion.
Maine restaurants and hotels felt the lack of tourism in 2020, but this summer is looking up. As COVID-19 safety restrictions relax and more people are comfortable traveling, reservations across Maine are on the rise at hotels and campgrounds.
This summer will have some semblance of normalcy after the Town Council approved the return of the July Fourth parade and fireworks. The council was approached by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Tuesday to bring back the two holiday traditions.
Public hearing in Trenton draws quiet crowd
TRENTON Only one comment was made at the town’s public hearing Tuesday night, which was over in a matter of minutes.
Open to the public via Zoom videoconferencing, the hearing drew in several virtual participants and was held to discuss three referendum articles slated for the town’s warrant, one of which being whether Trenton should declare itself a Second Amendment sanctuary town.
Municipalities around the country have declared themselves “sanctuaries” as a way for local governments to oppose potential gun control measures that some see as unconstitutional.
In part, the proposed resolution states, “The Town of Trenton wishes to further express opposition to any law that would unconstitutionally restrict the rights of our citizens to peacefully keep and bear arms.”
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