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Bar Harbor's controversial cruise ship ban was overruled – here's what to expect

A ban put in place to ease cruise ship overtourism in Bar Harbor, Maine, has been overruled by a federal judge. Here's what ...

Bar Harbor Town Council reacts to judge's decision to limit town's cruise ship restrictions

The town council says it will not accept new cruise ship reservations made in advance until the litigation is resolved.

Bar Harbor can only enforce passenger limits for cruise ships in July and August, judge says

The ruling is the latest development in a long-running lawsuit over cruise ship regulations in the popular port.

Judge rules Bar Harbor allowed to limit cruise ship passengers only in July and August

The Bar Harbor Town Council is currently developing a plan to ensure that cruise ship traffic does not return to previous ...
Seacoastonline.com

With ocean views, chocolate shops, more, HGTV named a Maine downtown one of most charming

Bar Harbor is getting its recognition as one of the coolest downtowns in the country. HGTV recently published a list of the top 40 most charming small-town downtowns in the United States, and Bar ...
Seacoastonline.com

These small towns were named the best to visit in Maine and New Hampshire. Here's why

There are so many beautiful small towns in New England. From West Greenwich's and Tiverton's soothing sights in Rhode Island to the exciting waterfronts of Provincetown and Gloucester in Massachusetts ...
Travel Weekly

Maine's Bar Harbor starts implementing daily limit of 1,000 cruise visitors

The Maine town of Bar Harbor is implementing a daily limit of 1,000 cruise passengers, canceling calls reserved after November 2022 by ships that exceed the limit. The town council has directed the ...
The Patriot Ledger

This Maine small town beat Bar Harbor for best coastal small town in US. Here's where

Looking to visit a top-rated small town in New England? Three towns in Maine just ranked among the best in the country in USA TODAY's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Taking the No. 1 spot for best ...