
By J. Craig Anderson • March 12, 2026
Two good Samaritans spotted a man on fire outside his burning vehicle on Friday morning along Harpswell Neck Road and used snow to put out the flames, according to an eyewitness and local fire officials.

By Harpswell Anchor • March 12, 2026
The Harpswell Anchor's second annual Guide to Town Meeting contains everything voters need to know before the Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14. You'll find our complete "Guide to Town Meeting" from the March print edition, plus bonus features — every story from 2.5 years of reporting on Clark Cove and all of your letters on the election and referendum issues.

By Harpswell Anchor • March 11, 2026
When we reintroduced "A Good Read" in October 2024, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. We run two photos in each edition, but we have a growing backlog of submissions. We decided to publish this "special edition" to catch up — a little bit — and say thank you to everyone who brings the Anchor along on their travels.

By J. Craig Anderson • March 6, 2026
Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson and member Matt Gilley on Thursday criticized member David Chipman for using his position to advocate against a referendum involving Clark Cove despite his personal ties to nearby property.

By Jeffrey Good • March 4, 2026
"Growing up in Boston, my mom was first-generation Irish and my dad was first-generation Italian. For both of them, everything was about Sunday. In the morning, you go to church, get your doughnut — our big treat for the week — and then everything was about Sunday supper."

By J. Craig Anderson • March 2, 2026
Harpswell voters will decide a slate of local issues at this year's annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14, including a contested referendum about improving public access to a state-owned parcel at Clark Cove.

By J. Craig Anderson • March 2, 2026
Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson is seeking his fifth term, facing off against challenger Ellen Glew for one of three seats on the town's governing board.

By J. Craig Anderson • March 2, 2026
Harpswell Select Board candidate Ellen Glew said she wants the town's decision-making to be more inclusive and responsive to resident feedback.
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