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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Callable Long Term Debt	$ 17,000bhb_CallableLongTermDebt		$ 19,000bhb_CallableLongTermDebt
Subordinated Debt	5,000us-gaap_SubordinatedDebt
Subordinated debt securities, years before callable option without penalty	5 years
Subordinated debt securities, basis spread on variable rate	3.45%
Incurred costs to issue subordinated debt securities		$ 197us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCosts
Amortization of costs incurred, number of years used, interest method	15 years

Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of subordinated debt (with initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Subordinated debt places a lender in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment in liquidation of the entity's assets.

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