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Latest Covid-19 Update Posted 4/1/2020

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Lodging Suspended 4/8/20 thru 4/30/20 due to COVID-19

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RFP/RFQ for Bar Harbor Ferry Terminal

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Temporary Vehicle Registrations

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Tax Payments During Emergency Closure

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Heavy Load Limit Posting 2020

Effective Monday, February 24, 2020, the Bar Harbor Highway Division announces that certain roads will be posted for weight limits to prevent damage during the spring thaw. Road Listing
Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2019 / 2020

REMINDER: New hours of operation are in effect: CLOSED on Thursday afternoons and Sundays. Link to full winter schedule...
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April 2020

Mon Apr. 6

MDIH & Red Cross Spring Blood Drive Contact Mary Parham at 801-5034
Mon Apr. 6

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Mon Apr. 6

Bar Harbor School Committee Meeting

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History of the Town

The Town encompasses the entire northern and northeastern section of Mount Desert Island. Its land is comprised of 114 square miles; the 3rd largest island in the continental United States, which, ironically, is shaped very much like a lobster claw! Learn More
Living Here

The Town is a suburban-urban coastal community with highly developed shore areas. It is comprised of the Villages of Bar Harbor, Salisbury Cove, Hulls Cove and Town Hill with total land area embracing 44 square miles & approximately 34 miles. Learn More
Present Day

The population of Bar Harbor rises from its 5000 census to a summer seasonal peak of over 15,000 residents. The neighboring Acadia National Park hosts just under 3 million visitors each year; many of whom visit the Town’s fantastic restaurants, Learn More