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Harpswell artists share ‘love of place’ in Brunswick library’s new gallery

Harpswell artists share ‘love of place’ in Brunswick library’s new gallery

By Bisi Cameron Yee • October 31, 2026

The Oct. 7 opening reception for the Doucett New Art Gallery at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick brought out almost 100 supporters to celebrate its collection of original works by local artists.

Land Trust to acquire 228-acre Great Island lot from state

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Land Trust to acquire 228-acre Great Island lot from state

By Sam Lemonick • October 30, 2026

The Baxter State Park Authority is selling the Austin Cary Lot, a 228-acre woodlot on the north end of Great Island, to the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust for $100. The agreement gives a local organization control over a property whose distance from northern Maine made it difficult for the park to manage.

Harpswell voters to vote for county, state and federal officials Tuesday

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Harpswell voters to vote for county, state and federal officials Tuesday

By J. Craig Anderson • October 29, 2026

Harpswell voters will choose officials at the county, state and federal levels in the upcoming general election, but there will be no municipal candidates or local referendum questions on the ballot.

In underdog bid against Senate leader, Orr’s Island Republican has ‘all the polling I need’

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In underdog bid against Senate leader, Orr’s Island Republican has ‘all the polling I need’

By Jeffrey Good • October 28, 2026

Orr's Island Republican Ben Porter knows he faces a steep challenge in trying to unseat Democratic incumbent Mattie Daughtry as the state senator representing Harpswell and neighboring towns in District 23. But as Porter and supporters campaigned at the corner of Route 24 and Cundy's Harbor Road one recent afternoon, he heard an inspiring sound.

Harpswell seeks public input on Mitchell Field’s future

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Harpswell seeks public input on Mitchell Field’s future

By J. Craig Anderson • October 28, 2026

Harpswell officials are planning a new round of public meetings to help determine the future of George J. Mitchell Field, including the fate of two remaining buildings and the development of a new long-term plan for the town-owned waterfront property.

Harpswell legislator keeps focus on housing in bid for 3rd term

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Harpswell legislator keeps focus on housing in bid for 3rd term

By Sam Lemonick • October 27, 2026

State Rep. Cheryl Golek is running for her third term representing Harpswell and eastern Brunswick as a Democrat. She lives on Harpswell Neck, where she and her partner run The Vicarage by the Sea, a residential care center for people with dementia.

House candidate wants to help young people stay in Harpswell

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House candidate wants to help young people stay in Harpswell

By Sam Lemonick • October 27, 2026

Braeden Webber is challenging current state Rep. Cheryl Golek to represent Harpswell and eastern Brunswick as a Republican. He lives on Great Island and works at the Safe Harbor Great Island boatyard while also going to college and helping his grandfather operate the Webber & Sons lobster wharf.

Special Reports

The $42 Million Question

The Harpswell Anchor's 2026 special report, "The $42 Million Question," examines the state of the lobster fishery in Harpswell. Anchor journalists interviewed lobstermen at wharfs across town and talked to scientists and economists to gain their perspective.

byHarpswell Anchor

August 31, 2026