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American Cruise Lines will sail its 100-passenger ship Independence in Maine starting late May. Many larger ships have kept bookings from Aug. 26 onward, but the 2021 season remains uncertain.
Council to seek public input on cruise ships
BAR HARBOR On Tuesday, Town Council members moved to hire an outside company to create a survey to find out more about the public’s specific concerns surrounding cruise ship visitation.
“Try this, to hire an experienced professional to design, produce, compile and analyze the responses of a community survey of opinions on cruise ship visitation and to pay for this from the cruise ship fund,” proposed council member Gary Friedmann.
The motion passed unanimously.
In response to concerned citizens who would like to see some changes regarding cruise ships, council members have discussed creating a cruise ship policy to regulate the number of ships for the future.