BAR HARBOR, Jan 15, 2023 - In a show of a lack of confidence in town government, the lead petitioner in the campaign to limit cruise ship visitations has begun a drive to raise funds for legal defense and public relations “against the rapacious cruise ship industry and their supporters who feel that they own and can exploit our priceless Bar Harbor and Acadia for their own primary benefits.”
Look at the Bar Harbor's budget. $24 Million year . They get over $18 Million in taxes from residents and businesses. They can use some of that revenue to defend what the taxpayers have voted for.
Look at the Bar Harbor's budget. $24 Million year . They get over $18 Million in taxes from residents and businesses. They can use some of that revenue to defend what the taxpayers have voted for.
Where can I go to see the businesses that are suing Bar Harbor ?
Not all-inclusive (see also the list of those who have filed affidavits: https://dockets.justia.com/docket/maine/medce/1:2022cv00416/63058), but either attached directly to the suit or owned by members of the board of directors of the thinly-veiled front group leading it (publically available @ https://www.appllbh.org/) are:
- FishMaine Group (Cherrystones, Bar Harbor Beerworks, Jalapeno's, Fish House Grill)
- Little Village Gifts
- Harborside Hotel and the rest of Ocean Properties
- Geddy's (see also: https://www.mdislander.com/news/cops/geddy-s-discrimination-complaint-advances/article_331ec231-4505-522e-8618-f6cf4628255d.html)
- Testa's
- Bar Harbor Whale Watch
Suffice to say I was much more concerned about inadvertently frequenting a business behind the suit before doing this research.
Lower Main, West street, Route 3…careful, slippery.