F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4
F O C U S M I D C O A S T / D OW N E A S T
P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY
18 More than boats
The midcoast depends on
boatbuilding and tourism,
but is also looking for ways
to add housing.
14 A bumpy year
Bar Harbor businesses
adjust to caps on cruise
ship passengers and
lodging.
Front Street in Bath boasts a mix of retail shops, restaurants and service businesses.
M I D C OA S T / D OW N E A S T F O C U S
Independent businesses and invested landlords
give new life to Bath's commercial district
B y T i n a F i s c h e r
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December 15, 2025
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