Southwest Harbor
A town in Hancock County, Maine — population 1,814 as of 2022.
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News around Hancock County
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.
ObituariesIn and around Southwest Harbor
See & do
- Acadia National Park Maine
- Cable Crossing Beach
- Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park
- Downeast Windjammer Cruises Lines
- Dysart's Great Harbor Marina
Eat, drink & stay
- Acadia camper rentals536 Seawall Rd Unit 1
- Beal's Lobster Pier
- Island Bar
- Acadia camper rentals536 Seawall Rd Unit 4
- Breakfast At Grumpy's
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Southwest Harbor by the numbers
- Median age
- 48.9
- Households
- 731
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median house value
- $428,500