Penobscot
A town in Hancock County, Maine — population 1,145 as of 2022.
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The Bar Harbor Water Section will begin its fall water main flushing program on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and expects to complete the work by Friday, October 23, 2026.
Government & CivicThree ordinance amendments were adopted by the Town Council August 18.
Government & CivicThe Town Council will hold Public Hearings October 6 on Special Amusement Permits applications from 11 businesses.
Government & CivicThe Town of Bar Harbor is deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Scotty Hopkins, a longtime employee of the Town’s Highway Section.
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Penobscot by the numbers
- Median age
- 53.4
- Households
- 531
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $63,194
- Median house value
- $296,400