Bar Harbor, ME - Official Website

Bar Harbor Fall Clean-Up 2017

The Bar Harbor Public Works Department announces that residents may participate in the Fall Clean-up program on five Mondays in October. Read on...
Ferry Terminal Property Advisory Committee

Quick link to meeting scheduled to-date, and committee page Read on...
Council Public Hearing - Oct. 3 at 7 PM

Amendments to Town Code, Chapters 102 and 31 Read on...
Transfer Station / Recycling Center - Summer Hours 2017

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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