BAR HARBOR STORY • November 12, 2026
Tucked behind the bustle of town, Chris’s Pond has long been a place of community, conservation, quiet respite, and joyous skating. Now, a $20,000 grant from the Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) will help the town improve access to the historic pond and make it more welcoming to visitors. MCHT had previously granted three acres to the town at the site. This new donation will allow for improvements to parking, public access, and visitor amenities at the public space tucked away in the middle of Southwest Harbor proper.