Bar Harbor's town council has dissolved its Cruise Ship advisory committee, aiming to establish a more inclusive tourism committee, reports Maine Public.
Critics believed the previous committee disproportionately favoured cruise ship businesses over residents' concerns about congestion and scale. The town council highlighted the need to address the overarching issue of tourism in the area, emphasizing its significance to Bar Harbor's economy. The commission plans to evaluate all town committees in their upcoming meeting.
Furthermore, a recent law capping the daily number of cruise ship visitors is under federal court scrutiny, showcasing ongoing debates about cruise ship tourism in Bar Harbor.
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