
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.

By J. Craig Anderson • March 2, 2026
Harpswell residents William "Bart" Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf say they want to maintain the stability and progress of recent years as they seek, without opposition, to retain their seats on the local school board in the March 14 election.

By J. Craig Anderson • March 2, 2026
The town of Harpswell will ask voters to approve a budget increase of 4.5% for the current year at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14.
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