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Bronze flag holders disappear from veterans’ graves in apparent theft

Bronze flag holders disappear from veterans’ graves in apparent theft

By Sam Lemonick • May 26, 2026

The Orr's Island Cemetery discovered dozens of bronze flag holders missing from veterans' graves just weeks before Memorial Day, an apparent theft that has cemetery associations and the town considering affordable alternatives to the expensive fixtures.

Forum about future of district schools, including HCS, draws little interest

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Forum about future of district schools, including HCS, draws little interest

By Sam Lemonick • May 15, 2026

Elected officials and school district staff outnumbered community members at a forum on Wednesday, May 13, meant for the district to share plans for its aging schools and hear public feedback. The two people who spoke up questioned whether officials had the right information to make decisions about the future of elementary schools in Harpswell and other towns.

Mermaids and mythology mix in ‘paranormal romance’ set on Harpswell coast

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Mermaids and mythology mix in ‘paranormal romance’ set on Harpswell coast

By Kenneth Z. Chutchian • May 8, 2026

Sarah Milner isn't sure when her journey as a writer began, but when she gained traction on her first novel — a "paranormal romance" set largely in Harpswell — she learned that every writer's journey is different and personal. Like many writers, she learned the hard way.

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In ‘life-changing’ program, Mt. Ararat theater students learn what makes a good show great

High school theater is a rite of passage for many students, but for the cast and crew of Mt. Ararat Stage Company's "A Year with Frog and Toad," it's much more.

byBisi Cameron Yee

April 2, 2026