If you have donated to the Bar Harbor Shore Path Restoration Project thank you! If you haven't or want to make another donation, now's the perfect time as the next $30,000 donations will be doubled thanks to a very generous donor.

With the Shore Path along the Bar Harbor Inn completed and open to the public, restoration efforts have moved to the Path's opposite end with structural work now complete and fill work to happen next. Crews will continue as long as the weather holds out, with plans to finish this second long stretch before the winter comes. The final and most difficult section, Grant Park to Hancock Street, is planned for the early spring of 2025. This stretch is challenging to access and the scope of work is significant, but the hope is for the Shore Path to open in full sometime in the Spring 2025.

Your Chance to Double Your Impact

Every dollar you donate today will be matched—up to $30,000, thanks to the generosity of Ruth M. Colket. That means your gift will have double the impact, bringing the Village Improvement Association even closer to fully restoring this iconic path. Costs for this project have exceeded projections and your support will allow for finalizing this extraordinary undertaking and provide funds for future maintenance.

How You Can Help

Whether you’re a resident, frequent visitor, or simply someone who cherishes Bar Harbor’s natural beauty, this is your chance to make a meaningful contribution. Your donation will help ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy this historic path.

Please donate through:

·  GoFundMe

·  PayPal

Check: Mailed to Bar Harbor VIA, 127 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Together, we can rebuild the Shore Path and preserve its legacy for years to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact and help restore this cherished part of Bar Harbor’s shoreline!

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