Water access, economic impact among Harpswell residents’ climate change concerns

Posted by J. Craig Anderson | Sep 26, 2023 | Nature & Environment

Owner of Halfway Rock to partner with town in pursuit of Little Mark Island

Posted by J.W. Oliver | Sep 20, 2023 | Government & Politics

Quahog Bay Conservancy plans ‘hub of marine research excellence’ on site of former inn

Posted by J.W. Oliver | Sep 20, 2023 | Business & Nonprofits, Nature & Environment

Library Connections: What is the library’s place in your community?

Posted by Heather Logan, Cundy's Harbor Library | Sep 17, 2023 | Columns

Harpswell sidesteps major storm damage Saturday

Posted by J. Craig Anderson | Sep 16, 2023 | News

Hurricane Lee to bring high winds, coastal flooding to Harpswell Saturday

Posted by J. Craig Anderson | Sep 15, 2023 | Health & Safety

News

Water access, economic impact among Harpswell residents’ climate change concerns

Water access, economic impact among Harpswell residents’ climate change concerns

Sep 26, 2023

Harpswell geoscientist consults on ‘Nova’ episode

Harpswell geoscientist consults on ‘Nova’ episode

Sep 24, 2023

New Wilderness Rescue Team forms in response to trail incidents

New Wilderness Rescue Team forms in response to trail incidents

Sep 22, 2023

MSAD 75 parents demand action to stop ‘escalating violence’ among students

MSAD 75 parents demand action to stop ‘escalating violence’ among students

Sep 21, 2023

School board member warns of ongoing ‘micromanagement’ of superintendent’s office

School board member warns of ongoing ‘micromanagement’ of superintendent’s office

Sep 21, 2023

Permanent food pantry at Town Office to replace mobile visits

Permanent food pantry at Town Office to replace mobile visits

Sep 21, 2023

Owner of Halfway Rock to partner with town in pursuit of Little Mark Island

Owner of Halfway Rock to partner with town in pursuit of Little Mark Island

Sep 20, 2023

Quahog Bay Conservancy plans ‘hub of marine research excellence’ on site of former inn

Quahog Bay Conservancy plans ‘hub of marine research excellence’ on site of former inn

Sep 20, 2023

Harpswell sidesteps major storm damage Saturday

Harpswell sidesteps major storm damage Saturday

Sep 16, 2023

Hurricane Lee to bring high winds, coastal flooding to Harpswell Saturday

Hurricane Lee to bring high winds, coastal flooding to Harpswell Saturday

Sep 15, 2023

Town launches survey on affordable housing

Town launches survey on affordable housing

Sep 13, 2023

School officials update trans student policy draft to address legal concerns

School officials update trans student policy draft to address legal concerns

Sep 9, 2023

Portland restaurateur buys lobster pound on Garrison Cove

Portland restaurateur buys lobster pound on Garrison Cove

Sep 8, 2023

Town orders sunken boat removed from Mackerel Cove

Town orders sunken boat removed from Mackerel Cove

Sep 7, 2023

New owner plans to convert former Harpswell Coastal Academy into office space

New owner plans to convert former Harpswell Coastal Academy into office space

Sep 6, 2023

Harpswell fishing advocate battles winds of change

Harpswell fishing advocate battles winds of change

Sep 1, 2023

Workshop on affordable housing offers no easy solutions

Workshop on affordable housing offers no easy solutions

Aug 25, 2023

School board prepares to adopt policy on trans students

School board prepares to adopt policy on trans students

Aug 25, 2023

At waterfront conversation, panel laments ongoing gentrification in Harpswell

At waterfront conversation, panel laments ongoing gentrification in Harpswell

Aug 21, 2023

New exhibit remembers Forrest Orr, an artist ‘of the place’

New exhibit remembers Forrest Orr, an artist ‘of the place’

Aug 19, 2023

Harpswell promotes firefighter to replace retiring fire administrator

Harpswell promotes firefighter to replace retiring fire administrator

Aug 15, 2023

Kids liven up Harpswell theater group’s Wild West ‘Saga’

Kids liven up Harpswell theater group’s Wild West ‘Saga’

Aug 14, 2023

Select Board approves 20-cent tax hike

Select Board approves 20-cent tax hike

Aug 10, 2023

Historic East Harpswell Baptist Church vandalized

Historic East Harpswell Baptist Church vandalized

Aug 10, 2023

Sheriff’s Office renews enrollment push for program that tracks ‘wandering’ residents

Sheriff’s Office renews enrollment push for program that tracks ‘wandering’ reside...

Aug 9, 2023

New owners aim to bring modern flair to historic Harpswell Inn

New owners aim to bring modern flair to historic Harpswell Inn

Aug 8, 2023

New Harpswell house-painting business already seeing high demand

New Harpswell house-painting business already seeing high demand

Aug 7, 2023

New wedding venue with rustic pavilion opens in Cundy’s Harbor

New wedding venue with rustic pavilion opens in Cundy’s Harbor

Aug 6, 2023

‘Village of women’ spreads financial wellness through TogetHER Invested

‘Village of women’ spreads financial wellness through TogetHER Invested

Aug 4, 2023

Community radio station raising funds for streaming and studio space

Community radio station raising funds for streaming and studio space

Aug 4, 2023

New research examines Skolfield family’s ties to slave economy

New research examines Skolfield family’s ties to slave economy

Aug 2, 2023

Exhibit of Inuit photography centers Indigenous perspectives at new-look Arctic Museum

Exhibit of Inuit photography centers Indigenous perspectives at new-look Arctic Museum

Aug 1, 2023

Cousins’ fascination with island history gives rise to new organization

Cousins’ fascination with island history gives rise to new organization

Jul 31, 2023

Waterfront conversation series to resume

Waterfront conversation series to resume

Jul 29, 2023

Local schools still grappling with pandemic-induced staffing losses

Local schools still grappling with pandemic-induced staffing losses

Jul 28, 2023

10-year green crab study links warming waters with continuing growth

10-year green crab study links warming waters with continuing growth

Jul 27, 2023

Harpswell Planning Board approves outdoor seating for Morse’s at Lookout Point

Harpswell Planning Board approves outdoor seating for Morse’s at Lookout Point

Jul 21, 2023

Vegetable Corner property listed for sale at $1.1M

Vegetable Corner property listed for sale at $1.1M

Jul 19, 2023

Long-sunken trawler leaks diesel fuel into Mackerel Cove

Long-sunken trawler leaks diesel fuel into Mackerel Cove

Jul 11, 2023

Garden Club invests $40K in repairs to Union Church, weighs future of ownerless building

Garden Club invests $40K in repairs to Union Church, weighs future of ownerless building

Jul 10, 2023

Town, plowing contractor agree to 3-year contract

Town, plowing contractor agree to 3-year contract

Jul 10, 2023

HCA buyer revealed, site’s future unknown

HCA buyer revealed, site’s future unknown

Jul 7, 2023

‘The crew is 200 now’: Herb and Ruth Weiss, 104 and 97, return to Harpswell on new boat

‘The crew is 200 now’: Herb and Ruth Weiss, 104 and 97, return to Harpswell on new boat

Jul 7, 2023

The E.E. Sinnett store and wharf: Memories from years ago

The E.E. Sinnett store and wharf: Memories from years ago

Jul 7, 2023

Baker’s faith drives dedication to feed older residents, homeless community

Baker’s faith drives dedication to feed older residents, homeless community

Jul 6, 2023

Clara Louise Burnham: A star among us

Clara Louise Burnham: A star among us

Jul 5, 2023

Book review: Islander’s memoir documents bicycle trip across America

Book review: Islander’s memoir documents bicycle trip across America

Jul 4, 2023

‘We need a home’: Harpswell Neck Library Association ponders future

‘We need a home’: Harpswell Neck Library Association ponders future

Jul 2, 2023

Yarmouth nonprofit wants to make Little Mark Island a ‘hands-on learning laboratory’

Yarmouth nonprofit wants to make Little Mark Island a ‘hands-on learning laboratory’

Jul 1, 2023

Lawsuit seeks to force sale of working waterfront site on Orr’s Island

Lawsuit seeks to force sale of working waterfront site on Orr’s Island

Jun 29, 2023

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races to honor young lobsterman who died in crash

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races to honor young lobsterman who died in crash

Jun 26, 2023

MSAD 75 students paint rainbow crosswalk, a symbol of support and visibility

MSAD 75 students paint rainbow crosswalk, a symbol of support and visibility

Jun 23, 2023

Harpswell Coastal Academy celebrates final graduating class

Harpswell Coastal Academy celebrates final graduating class

Jun 23, 2023

Coffee shop hopes for July opening

Coffee shop hopes for July opening

Jun 22, 2023

Multiple vehicles vandalized Saturday on Orr’s and Bailey islands

Multiple vehicles vandalized Saturday on Orr’s and Bailey islands

Jun 22, 2023

First Holowach Scholarship awarded

First Holowach Scholarship awarded

Jun 20, 2023

On Route 24, both sides of town line want action on speeding

On Route 24, both sides of town line want action on speeding

Jun 20, 2023

Invasive Plant Partnership sees progress in battle with honeysuckle at Mackerel Cove

Invasive Plant Partnership sees progress in battle with honeysuckle at Mackerel Cove

Jun 19, 2023

Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors ‘tremendous sacrifice’ for freedom

Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors ‘tremendous sacrifice’ for freedom

Jun 15, 2023

Harpswell working group seeks residents’ input for effort to diversify town’s housing options

Harpswell working group seeks residents’ input for effort to diversify town’s housing op...

Jun 15, 2023

Planners to conduct review of Mitchell Field administration building

Planners to conduct review of Mitchell Field administration building

Jun 14, 2023

Harpswell voters back MSAD 75 budget

Harpswell voters back MSAD 75 budget

Jun 13, 2023

Select Board takes first step to explore acquisition of Little Mark Island and Monument

Select Board takes first step to explore acquisition of Little Mark Island and Monument

Jun 13, 2023

Basin Point Road’s ‘advisory shoulders’ on hold

Basin Point Road’s ‘advisory shoulders’ on hold

Jun 12, 2023

MSAD 75 board names Heidi O’Leary interim superintendent of schools

MSAD 75 board names Heidi O’Leary interim superintendent of schools

Jun 8, 2023

Town to hold first meeting for nonresident taxpayers since 2019

Town to hold first meeting for nonresident taxpayers since 2019

Jun 7, 2023

Town contracts expert on affordable housing

Town contracts expert on affordable housing

Jun 7, 2023

Town ballot asks for $50K to close gap for emergency communications upgrades

Town ballot asks for $50K to close gap for emergency communications upgrades

Jun 6, 2023

Gorham firm to replace tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station

Gorham firm to replace tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station

Jun 5, 2023

CMP nears completion on ‘3-phase’ power upgrade to town facilities in Harpswell

CMP nears completion on ‘3-phase’ power upgrade to town facilities in Harpswell

Jun 2, 2023

Open house offers deep dive into Harpswell’s comprehensive plan update

Open house offers deep dive into Harpswell’s comprehensive plan update

Jun 1, 2023

Harpswell’s Ocean Waves Quilters offer comfort to sick, connection to each other

Harpswell’s Ocean Waves Quilters offer comfort to sick, connection to each other

May 29, 2023

Uncle Pete’s employees hope to buy store

Uncle Pete’s employees hope to buy store

May 28, 2023

30 years after rescue of missing woman, searcher reflects on the changes it brought

30 years after rescue of missing woman, searcher reflects on the changes it brought

May 27, 2023

New technology returns WWII aviator’s remains to Maine and Harpswell relatives

New technology returns WWII aviator’s remains to Maine and Harpswell relatives

May 27, 2023

Tuna buyer puts his faith and his base in Cundy’s Harbor

Tuna buyer puts his faith and his base in Cundy’s Harbor

May 25, 2023

Residents overwhelmingly approve $52.8 million MSAD 75 budget

Residents overwhelmingly approve $52.8 million MSAD 75 budget

May 19, 2023

Private buyer emerges for HCA campus following inconclusive auction

Private buyer emerges for HCA campus following inconclusive auction

May 19, 2023

Preservation group won’t add Harpswell Coastal Academy campus to its land holdings, but other options ‘in play’

Preservation group won’t add Harpswell Coastal Academy campus to its land holdings, but other ...

May 16, 2023

Outcome of Harpswell Coastal Academy auction generates hope for land’s preservation

Outcome of Harpswell Coastal Academy auction generates hope for land’s preservation

May 10, 2023

School board votes 12-2 to allow rainbow crosswalk

School board votes 12-2 to allow rainbow crosswalk

May 10, 2023

Finalist for MSAD 75 superintendent withdraws, board considers interim hire

Finalist for MSAD 75 superintendent withdraws, board considers interim hire

May 10, 2023

Orr’s Island native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star

Orr’s Island native part of team that found planet engulfed by its star

May 9, 2023

As auction approaches, residents voice concerns about future of Coastal Academy campus

As auction approaches, residents voice concerns about future of Coastal Academy campus

May 8, 2023

Construction alert issued for Harpswell area as crews install fiber-optic internet service

Construction alert issued for Harpswell area as crews install fiber-optic internet service

May 8, 2023

Select Board approves ‘advisory shoulders’ in effort to curb speeding on Basin Point Road

Select Board approves ‘advisory shoulders’ in effort to curb speeding on Basin Point Roa...

May 5, 2023

Harpswell Boatbuilders program teaches skills, supports waterfront

Harpswell Boatbuilders program teaches skills, supports waterfront

May 4, 2023

Select Board inks deal for LED lighting at Town Office

Select Board inks deal for LED lighting at Town Office

May 4, 2023

New leader helps Orr’s Island Library add patrons, programs and volunteers

New leader helps Orr’s Island Library add patrons, programs and volunteers

May 3, 2023

Select Board approves $30 hike in Transfer Station fee

Select Board approves $30 hike in Transfer Station fee

May 2, 2023

In a town of bedrock surrounded by salt water, groundwater is a precious — and vulnerable — resource

In a town of bedrock surrounded by salt water, groundwater is a precious — and vulnerable — resource...

May 1, 2023

In Cundy’s Harbor, a seaside property grapples with the trifecta of groundwater problems

In Cundy’s Harbor, a seaside property grapples with the trifecta of groundwater problems

May 1, 2023

Home construction appears to level off in Harpswell, but more people are staying year-round

Home construction appears to level off in Harpswell, but more people are staying year-round

May 1, 2023

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going’

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going&...

May 1, 2023

The sea is rising, and so is the angst for coastal homeowners

The sea is rising, and so is the angst for coastal homeowners

May 1, 2023

Orr’s Island student competes at world robotics championship

Orr’s Island student competes at world robotics championship

Apr 30, 2023

Marine Patrol officer from Harpswell wins lobstermen’s award

Marine Patrol officer from Harpswell wins lobstermen’s award

Apr 30, 2023

Gurnet Trading has new owners with ties to Cundy’s Harbor

Gurnet Trading has new owners with ties to Cundy’s Harbor

Apr 29, 2023

Harpswell’s 1st fire administrator to retire

Harpswell’s 1st fire administrator to retire

Apr 28, 2023

Harpswell to see 8.56% hike in MSAD 75 bill

Harpswell to see 8.56% hike in MSAD 75 bill

Apr 25, 2023

Harpswell Auto Sales plans move to Brunswick

Harpswell Auto Sales plans move to Brunswick

Apr 17, 2023

Harpswell Coastal Academy heads to auction

Harpswell Coastal Academy heads to auction

Apr 16, 2023

HCA students raise funds for festival, prom

HCA students raise funds for festival, prom

Apr 12, 2023

Local student makes dean’s list

Local student makes dean’s list

Apr 7, 2023

Matt Barter: Grit and gear

Matt Barter: Grit and gear

Apr 4, 2023

Elroy Johnson: Man of the people

Elroy Johnson: Man of the people

Apr 2, 2023

‘Big’ need: Harpswell residents mentor local children, but program needs more volunteers

‘Big’ need: Harpswell residents mentor local children, but program needs more volunteers

Mar 31, 2023

School board chair to finish term, despite talk of resignation

School board chair to finish term, despite talk of resignation

Mar 23, 2023

Broadband available to most of Harpswell, study shows

Broadband available to most of Harpswell, study shows

Mar 20, 2023

Wilson fundraiser nets $23,500

Wilson fundraiser nets $23,500

Mar 15, 2023

‘The old country store’: Memories of Sinnett’s in the 1950s

‘The old country store’: Memories of Sinnett’s in the 1950s

Mar 14, 2023

Harpswell pediatrician to compete in state pageant

Harpswell pediatrician to compete in state pageant

Mar 13, 2023

Catching the light: Harpswell artist Martha Truscott creates abstract, atmospheric landscapes

Catching the light: Harpswell artist Martha Truscott creates abstract, atmospheric landscapes

Mar 12, 2023

Greenleaf, Beattie take school board seats

Greenleaf, Beattie take school board seats

Mar 11, 2023

Voters decline to buy back Harpswell Coastal Academy property

Voters decline to buy back Harpswell Coastal Academy property

Mar 11, 2023

Brunswick entrepreneur plans to open coffee shop in Harpswell Center

Brunswick entrepreneur plans to open coffee shop in Harpswell Center

Mar 10, 2023

Local students make dean’s lists

Local students make dean’s lists

Mar 7, 2023

67 questions for voters include ordinance changes

67 questions for voters include ordinance changes

Mar 6, 2023

Redrawing the boundary of the Mitchell Field Marine Business District

Redrawing the boundary of the Mitchell Field Marine Business District

Mar 3, 2023

Cook’s raises $20K to heat homes

Cook’s raises $20K to heat homes

Feb 28, 2023

Harpswell selectman seeks 4th term

Harpswell selectman seeks 4th term

Feb 27, 2023

Maine’s top clam scientist cultivated curiosity in Potts Point tide pools

Maine’s top clam scientist cultivated curiosity in Potts Point tide pools

Feb 26, 2023

School board candidates bring variety of experiences, perspectives

School board candidates bring variety of experiences, perspectives

Feb 24, 2023

Local chef brings ‘Grandma’s cooking’ to Holbrook’s General Store

Local chef brings ‘Grandma’s cooking’ to Holbrook’s General Store

Feb 22, 2023

Benefit to support Orr’s Island lobsterman

Benefit to support Orr’s Island lobsterman

Feb 19, 2023

Harpswell Coastal Academy asks town to pay $800K for campus

Harpswell Coastal Academy asks town to pay $800K for campus

Feb 17, 2023

School board candidate withdraws, write-in enters race

School board candidate withdraws, write-in enters race

Feb 13, 2023

MSAD 75 superintendent to resign, citing district ‘divisions’

MSAD 75 superintendent to resign, citing district ‘divisions’

Feb 12, 2023

<strong>Town proposes budget with 9.57% increase</strong>

Town proposes budget with 9.57% increase

Feb 11, 2023

<strong>Verizon ‘in talks’ to join tower at Mitchell Field</strong>

Verizon ‘in talks’ to join tower at Mitchell Field

Feb 11, 2023

Mitchell Field survey inconclusive on future of administration building

Mitchell Field survey inconclusive on future of administration building

Feb 2, 2023

Joint Venture remains at bottom of Lowell’s Cove

Joint Venture remains at bottom of Lowell’s Cove

Feb 2, 2023

Town reviews needs of Harpswell’s private cemeteries

Town reviews needs of Harpswell’s private cemeteries

Jan 30, 2023

Local underdog Cribstone Communications takes on internet giants

Local underdog Cribstone Communications takes on internet giants

Jan 29, 2023

After 31 years, Harpswell’s garbage collector makes her last pickups

After 31 years, Harpswell’s garbage collector makes her last pickups

Jan 28, 2023

Holbrook’s restaurant and store to reopen under new management

Holbrook’s restaurant and store to reopen under new management

Jan 27, 2023

PBS series features local host, local scenes

PBS series features local host, local scenes

Jan 23, 2023

Climate committee seeks $100K fund

Climate committee seeks $100K fund

Jan 20, 2023

New deal locks in Curtis contribution

New deal locks in Curtis contribution

Jan 12, 2023

3 seek 2 seats on school board

3 seek 2 seats on school board

Jan 11, 2023

$50K grant to boost heating aid

$50K grant to boost heating aid

Jan 10, 2023

Anchor contributor to publish book of poems

Anchor contributor to publish book of poems

Jan 6, 2023

Town picks firm for energy audit

Town picks firm for energy audit

Jan 6, 2023

Eagle Island’s Peary house to see major renovations

Eagle Island’s Peary house to see major renovations

Jan 4, 2023

Harpswell Coastal Academy students learn and serve with cemetery project

Harpswell Coastal Academy students learn and serve with cemetery project

Jan 3, 2023

Famous for ’88 Everest ascent, Harpswell Neck mountaineer dies at 66

Famous for ’88 Everest ascent, Harpswell Neck mountaineer dies at 66

Jan 3, 2023

McCreight reflects on 8 years in Legislature

McCreight reflects on 8 years in Legislature

Dec 31, 2022

Uncle Pete’s is for sale — but not to just anyone

Uncle Pete’s is for sale — but not to just anyone

Dec 30, 2022

Shot in Harpswell, ‘Mother’s Nature’ short earns accolades

Shot in Harpswell, ‘Mother’s Nature’ short earns accolades

Dec 20, 2022

Property of Harvard College? Claims were plentiful, conflicting during settlement of Neck

Property of Harvard College? Claims were plentiful, conflicting during settlement of Neck

Dec 19, 2022

Town exploring purchase of Harpswell Coastal Academy campus

Town exploring purchase of Harpswell Coastal Academy campus

Dec 14, 2022

Harpswell Neck woodworker channels surroundings into furniture designs

Harpswell Neck woodworker channels surroundings into furniture designs

Dec 9, 2022

Town election season begins

Town election season begins

Dec 8, 2022

Grant to fund energy audit, LED lights for Town Office

Grant to fund energy audit, LED lights for Town Office

Dec 7, 2022

Burpees for Turkeys benefits food bank

Burpees for Turkeys benefits food bank

Dec 4, 2022

Longtime Orr’s librarian out as board pursues new vision

Longtime Orr’s librarian out as board pursues new vision

Dec 2, 2022

Town adds 3rd part-time firefighter

Town adds 3rd part-time firefighter

Nov 23, 2022

Tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station comes down

Tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station comes down

Nov 22, 2022

Town’s new streetlights friendly to skies and budget

Town’s new streetlights friendly to skies and budget

Nov 16, 2022

Firm to study town’s broadband options

Firm to study town’s broadband options

Nov 15, 2022

More than 100 share thoughts on Harpswell’s future at ‘visioning session’

More than 100 share thoughts on Harpswell’s future at ‘visioning session’

Nov 11, 2022

Leaders of Verizon campaign turn in petition with 800 signatures

Leaders of Verizon campaign turn in petition with 800 signatures

Nov 9, 2022

Golek wins House race, Daughtry takes Senate race

Golek wins House race, Daughtry takes Senate race

Nov 9, 2022

Harpswell’s Palmer-Smith is CTE Teacher of the Year

Harpswell’s Palmer-Smith is CTE Teacher of the Year

Nov 4, 2022

<strong>Known for his racing engines, local mechanic’s passion is for century-old automobiles</strong>

Known for his racing engines, local mechanic’s passion is for century-old automobiles...

Nov 3, 2022

<strong>Testing the waters: Tracing the movement of PFAS into waterways and wildlife</strong>

Testing the waters: Tracing the movement of PFAS into waterways and wildlife

Nov 2, 2022

<strong>New data suggests PFAS in Brunswick-Topsham water supply may come from former base</strong>

New data suggests PFAS in Brunswick-Topsham water supply may come from former base

Nov 2, 2022

Land Trust completes $2.14M ‘Forever Campaign’ for endowment, new preserve

Land Trust completes $2.14M ‘Forever Campaign’ for endowment, new preserve

Nov 1, 2022

Harpswell man, 21, dies in crash on Mountain Road

Harpswell man, 21, dies in crash on Mountain Road

Oct 31, 2022

Harpswell voters to cast ballots in state races, town referendum

Harpswell voters to cast ballots in state races, town referendum

Oct 29, 2022

Senate District 23 candidates differ on Maine’s best path forward

Senate District 23 candidates differ on Maine’s best path forward

Oct 28, 2022

Prince de Neufchatel: An American privateer

Prince de Neufchatel: An American privateer

Oct 20, 2022

Voters to elect new state representative

Voters to elect new state representative

Oct 19, 2022

McCreight honored by American Cancer Society

McCreight honored by American Cancer Society

Oct 18, 2022

State reopens 500 acres of clam flats

State reopens 500 acres of clam flats

Oct 17, 2022

Running Tide puts Mitchell Field expansion on hold

Running Tide puts Mitchell Field expansion on hold

Oct 13, 2022

State declines to renew Harpswell Coastal Academy charter, forcing closure at end of school year

State declines to renew Harpswell Coastal Academy charter, forcing closure at end of school year

Oct 11, 2022

MSAD 75 short 23 special educators, 10 bus drivers

MSAD 75 short 23 special educators, 10 bus drivers

Oct 6, 2022

Brainchild of Harpswell social worker, Maine Paws for Veterans marks 10 years of service

Brainchild of Harpswell social worker, Maine Paws for Veterans marks 10 years of service

Oct 6, 2022

Absentee ballots available Oct. 11

Absentee ballots available Oct. 11

Oct 5, 2022

Sons of Quint keep rocking ‘straight outta Dyer’s Cove’

Sons of Quint keep rocking ‘straight outta Dyer’s Cove’

Oct 4, 2022

Holbrook Community Foundation makes friends at Labor Day breakfast

Holbrook Community Foundation makes friends at Labor Day breakfast

Oct 3, 2022

‘We really need this school’: HCA parents, students testify in favor of charter renewal

‘We really need this school’: HCA parents, students testify in favor of charter renewal...

Oct 3, 2022

Town inks deal for new website

Town inks deal for new website

Oct 3, 2022

Harpswell Coastal Academy urges community to turn out for hearing

Harpswell Coastal Academy urges community to turn out for hearing

Sep 29, 2022

Basin Point Road work to start in October

Basin Point Road work to start in October

Sep 26, 2022

Owner of Harpswell Neck wharf aims to preserve it for commercial fishing

Owner of Harpswell Neck wharf aims to preserve it for commercial fishing

Sep 21, 2022

November ballot to include questions on heating assistance, removal of Orr’s tower

November ballot to include questions on heating assistance, removal of Orr’s tower

Sep 15, 2022

Future of Estes Lobster House uncertain after condo plan fizzles

Future of Estes Lobster House uncertain after condo plan fizzles

Sep 12, 2022

Working group exploring bike paths

Working group exploring bike paths

Sep 11, 2022

Two McCreight bills take effect

Two McCreight bills take effect

Sep 8, 2022

Residents aim to change Verizon’s stance on Mitchell Field tower

Residents aim to change Verizon’s stance on Mitchell Field tower

Sep 7, 2022

Tiny Harpswell island home to thousands of once-rare terns — and 2 hardy scientists

Tiny Harpswell island home to thousands of once-rare terns — and 2 hardy scientists

Sep 6, 2022

Shredding returns to Recycling Center

Shredding returns to Recycling Center

Sep 5, 2022

New Region 10 leader wants to help meet Maine’s ‘desperate need for skilled labor’

New Region 10 leader wants to help meet Maine’s ‘desperate need for skilled labor’

Sep 3, 2022

HNPEA event raises $5K for tennis courts

HNPEA event raises $5K for tennis courts

Sep 2, 2022

Comprehensive Plan Task Force selects consultant

Comprehensive Plan Task Force selects consultant

Sep 1, 2022

Study proposes $308K to shore up Garrison Cove landing

Study proposes $308K to shore up Garrison Cove landing

Aug 30, 2022

Community gathers for annual Cundy’s Harbor Days celebration

Community gathers for annual Cundy’s Harbor Days celebration

Aug 30, 2022

Region 10 welding students build channel markers, mooring hauler for Harpswell

Region 10 welding students build channel markers, mooring hauler for Harpswell

Aug 29, 2022

Real estate boom raises obstacles between clammers and mud flats

Real estate boom raises obstacles between clammers and mud flats

Aug 23, 2022

Harpswell tax rate down 86 cents after revaluation

Harpswell tax rate down 86 cents after revaluation

Aug 17, 2022

Region 10 to study prospects for transition to ‘comprehensive’ high school

Region 10 to study prospects for transition to ‘comprehensive’ high school

Aug 17, 2022

Meraki Gallery finds new home on Harpswell Neck

Meraki Gallery finds new home on Harpswell Neck

Aug 17, 2022

‘More than a business’: Vegetable Corner to close after 3-decade run

‘More than a business’: Vegetable Corner to close after 3-decade run

Aug 12, 2022

With music and seedlings, Harpswell celebrates a decade of community gardening

With music and seedlings, Harpswell celebrates a decade of community gardening

Aug 8, 2022

Esther Root Adams: Lessons on living large

Esther Root Adams: Lessons on living large

Aug 5, 2022

New Holowach Scholarship will support Mt. Ararat girls

New Holowach Scholarship will support Mt. Ararat girls

Aug 4, 2022

Mitchell Field survey seeks guidance on property’s future

Mitchell Field survey seeks guidance on property’s future

Aug 3, 2022

Family tradition of challenging Mount Washington links father and son with Harpswell ties

Family tradition of challenging Mount Washington links father and son with Harpswell ties

Aug 3, 2022

Firefighters overcome drought, remote location to put out Great Island woods fire

Firefighters overcome drought, remote location to put out Great Island woods fire

Aug 1, 2022

Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department ‘holding on’ amid volunteer shortage

Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department ‘holding on’ amid volunteer shortage

Jul 30, 2022

Committee presents plan to reduce carbon footprint, adapt to climate change

Committee presents plan to reduce carbon footprint, adapt to climate change

Jul 29, 2022

Affordable Housing Working Group appointed

Affordable Housing Working Group appointed

Jul 29, 2022

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races draw a crowd at new location

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races draw a crowd at new location

Jul 25, 2022

R.A. Webber & Sons celebrates 60 years in business

R.A. Webber & Sons celebrates 60 years in business

Jul 21, 2022

‘What would that be if it were jewelry?’: Harpswell jeweler draws inspiration from landscape

‘What would that be if it were jewelry?’: Harpswell jeweler draws inspiration from lands...

Jul 20, 2022

Verizon will not join Harpswell tower, despite complaints of poor reception

Verizon will not join Harpswell tower, despite complaints of poor reception

Jul 19, 2022

July Fourth ice cream social attracts 400 to Library Hall

July Fourth ice cream social attracts 400 to Library Hall

Jul 19, 2022

Sheriff’s Office shuts down fireworks show

Sheriff’s Office shuts down fireworks show

Jul 17, 2022

School board honors Harpswell representative for 12 years of service

School board honors Harpswell representative for 12 years of service

Jul 17, 2022

Harpswell’s Wright begins year as chair of school board

Harpswell’s Wright begins year as chair of school board

Jul 14, 2022

Arizona restaurant chain buys Bailey Island wharf

Arizona restaurant chain buys Bailey Island wharf

Jul 14, 2022

Giant’s Stairs to become ‘EarthCache’ site

Giant’s Stairs to become ‘EarthCache’ site

Jul 12, 2022

Governor appoints Harpswell physician assistant to state board

Governor appoints Harpswell physician assistant to state board

Jul 12, 2022

Harpswell Community Garden celebrates 10 years of growth

Harpswell Community Garden celebrates 10 years of growth

Jul 11, 2022

Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department honors outgoing officer

Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department honors outgoing officer

Jul 11, 2022

HNPEA to host community gathering as it continues campaign to replace tennis courts

HNPEA to host community gathering as it continues campaign to replace tennis courts

Jul 10, 2022

New Meadows oyster farmers: unique products, united efforts

New Meadows oyster farmers: unique products, united efforts

Jul 9, 2022

Bailey Islander honored for vaccination drive

Bailey Islander honored for vaccination drive

Jul 8, 2022

Morse family brings Cribstone favorites to Lookout Point

Morse family brings Cribstone favorites to Lookout Point

Jul 7, 2022

New online resource aims to protect Casco Bay’s vulnerable seashore

New online resource aims to protect Casco Bay’s vulnerable seashore

Jul 5, 2022

Twice kidnapped, Michael Sinnett found his way home

Twice kidnapped, Michael Sinnett found his way home

Jul 4, 2022

Bailey Islander retraces wartime journey of ancestor, a hero of Gettysburg

Bailey Islander retraces wartime journey of ancestor, a hero of Gettysburg

Jul 4, 2022

Conversation series addresses etiquette on the water

Conversation series addresses etiquette on the water

Jul 3, 2022

Select board OKs plaque for cattle pound

Select board OKs plaque for cattle pound

Jun 30, 2022

Town hires animal control officer, parks monitor

Town hires animal control officer, parks monitor

Jun 29, 2022

Lightning strikes Orr’s Island Fire Station

Lightning strikes Orr’s Island Fire Station

Jun 29, 2022

Installation of LED streetlights to begin soon

Installation of LED streetlights to begin soon

Jun 26, 2022

Resiliency committee to present plan

Resiliency committee to present plan

Jun 25, 2022

Town establishes Affordable Housing Working Group

Town establishes Affordable Housing Working Group

Jun 23, 2022

Harpswell introduces shark hotline

Harpswell introduces shark hotline

Jun 22, 2022

Harpswell Republicans back Davis for House nomination, Democrats support Sartoris for DA

Harpswell Republicans back Davis for House nomination, Democrats support Sartoris for DA

Jun 15, 2022

Local, state ballots head to June vote

Local, state ballots head to June vote

Jun 12, 2022

What’s in a name: The truth about ‘Black Will’ and Bailey Island

What’s in a name: The truth about ‘Black Will’ and Bailey Island

Jun 9, 2022

Community celebrates grand opening of accessible trail

Community celebrates grand opening of accessible trail

Jun 8, 2022

Saving a local landmark: The history of the Tarr-Eaton House

Saving a local landmark: The history of the Tarr-Eaton House

Jun 7, 2022

Anchor crossword builder wins 7th national championship

Anchor crossword builder wins 7th national championship

Jun 6, 2022

Leader of Bandstand Committee and Concert Band passes the baton

Leader of Bandstand Committee and Concert Band passes the baton

Jun 4, 2022

Shaun Meredith: A Harpswell entrepreneur rides the esports wave

Shaun Meredith: A Harpswell entrepreneur rides the esports wave

Jun 3, 2022

Merriconeag Grange needs active members to ensure survival

Merriconeag Grange needs active members to ensure survival

Jun 2, 2022

Harpswell honors longtime parade coordinator on Memorial Day

Harpswell honors longtime parade coordinator on Memorial Day

Jun 2, 2022

Replacement of marina at Safe Harbor Great Island nears completion

Replacement of marina at Safe Harbor Great Island nears completion

Jun 1, 2022

Waterfront conversation series tackles access, in all its forms

Waterfront conversation series tackles access, in all its forms

Jun 1, 2022

High schoolers learn about shellfish firsthand on field trip to clam flats

High schoolers learn about shellfish firsthand on field trip to clam flats

May 31, 2022

Proposal to grow quahog seed in Ewing Narrows encounters resistance from neighbors

Proposal to grow quahog seed in Ewing Narrows encounters resistance from neighbors

May 31, 2022

New Anchor celebrates 1st anniversary

New Anchor celebrates 1st anniversary

May 28, 2022

Harpswell Recreation Department recognizes longtime volunteers

Harpswell Recreation Department recognizes longtime volunteers

May 27, 2022

HCS students raise $400 for kids in Ukraine

HCS students raise $400 for kids in Ukraine

May 26, 2022

Flower Moon Garden Party: Come for the music, stay for the community

Flower Moon Garden Party: Come for the music, stay for the community

May 25, 2022

Harpswell’s first postmaster: Washington Garcelon

Harpswell’s first postmaster: Washington Garcelon

May 18, 2022

Brunswick Rotary proposes historic marker for cattle pound

Brunswick Rotary proposes historic marker for cattle pound

May 13, 2022

Booster club dissolves, snack shack to come down

Booster club dissolves, snack shack to come down

May 12, 2022

Special referendum set for June 14

Special referendum set for June 14

May 12, 2022

Fishermen train to survive disaster in Cundy’s Harbor

Fishermen train to survive disaster in Cundy’s Harbor

May 11, 2022

State commission greenlights Harpswell Coastal Academy consolidation

State commission greenlights Harpswell Coastal Academy consolidation

May 10, 2022

Collection brings in 75 pounds of medications

Collection brings in 75 pounds of medications

May 10, 2022

Lobster boat races will move to Mitchell Field

Lobster boat races will move to Mitchell Field

May 10, 2022

Democratic House candidate ends campaign, citing ‘health challenges’

Democratic House candidate ends campaign, citing ‘health challenges’

May 9, 2022

Smoke detectors available for deaf, hard of hearing

Smoke detectors available for deaf, hard of hearing

May 9, 2022

Town hires ‘multi-office assistant’

Town hires ‘multi-office assistant’

May 9, 2022

Pastor of Elijah Kellogg Church to retire after four decades of ministry

Pastor of Elijah Kellogg Church to retire after four decades of ministry

May 4, 2022

Harpswell Center man quietly cares for Meeting House flag, like his father before him

Harpswell Center man quietly cares for Meeting House flag, like his father before him

May 3, 2022

Midcoast Humane preps new facility for pets, people

Midcoast Humane preps new facility for pets, people

May 2, 2022

Harpswell resident’s handmade jars collect change for Ukraine

Harpswell resident’s handmade jars collect change for Ukraine

May 2, 2022

‘Harpswell Supports Ukraine’ transforms helplessness into $41K for relief effort

‘Harpswell Supports Ukraine’ transforms helplessness into $41K for relief effort

May 1, 2022

Fishnet Cafe to open on Bailey Island after 12-year absence

Fishnet Cafe to open on Bailey Island after 12-year absence

Apr 30, 2022

Harpswell Hiking Challenge to return

Harpswell Hiking Challenge to return

Apr 30, 2022

Waterfront conversation series to return with panels on access, etiquette

Waterfront conversation series to return with panels on access, etiquette

Apr 29, 2022

Cemetery plans for restoration of 1800s gravestones after destructive crash

Cemetery plans for restoration of 1800s gravestones after destructive crash

Apr 29, 2022

Ash Cove Pottery: Magic in the making

Ash Cove Pottery: Magic in the making

Apr 27, 2022

Harpswell voters approve $6.34M municipal budget in referendum

Harpswell voters approve $6.34M municipal budget in referendum

Apr 23, 2022

Harpswell man suffers ‘serious head trauma’ in crash on Orr’s Island

Harpswell man suffers ‘serious head trauma’ in crash on Orr’s Island

Apr 18, 2022

School board names next superintendent

School board names next superintendent

Apr 14, 2022

Harpswell Coastal Academy to proceed with consolidation, despite delay in state approval

Harpswell Coastal Academy to proceed with consolidation, despite delay in state approval

Apr 13, 2022

Library renovations continue with siding job

Library renovations continue with siding job

Apr 11, 2022

Maine’s scallop fishery third only to lobsters, clams

Maine’s scallop fishery third only to lobsters, clams

Apr 10, 2022

Robert P. Tristram Coffin: An accidental discovery

Robert P. Tristram Coffin: An accidental discovery

Apr 10, 2022

When a spoon is more than a spoon: Local artisan serves up life lessons

When a spoon is more than a spoon: Local artisan serves up life lessons

Apr 8, 2022

School moves prom to Mitchell Field, then changes plans

School moves prom to Mitchell Field, then changes plans

Apr 7, 2022

Study to investigate pollution behind closure of ‘prolific’ clam flats

Study to investigate pollution behind closure of ‘prolific’ clam flats

Apr 6, 2022

School board approves budget with 5.86% hike for Harpswell

School board approves budget with 5.86% hike for Harpswell

Apr 6, 2022

Samuel Merritt: A Harpswell man of distinction and success

Samuel Merritt: A Harpswell man of distinction and success

Apr 5, 2022

Voters to consider $6.34M budget, proposals for relief funds

Voters to consider $6.34M budget, proposals for relief funds

Apr 4, 2022

1800s chapel on Bethel Point to host first service since 2019 fire

1800s chapel on Bethel Point to host first service since 2019 fire

Apr 3, 2022

Second Republican enters House race

Second Republican enters House race

Apr 2, 2022

Longtime receptionist and ‘spirit of the town’ to retire

Longtime receptionist and ‘spirit of the town’ to retire

Apr 1, 2022

Landmark Bailey Island restaurant to reopen

Landmark Bailey Island restaurant to reopen

Mar 31, 2022

Dingley Island cancer survivor founds charity to help others

Dingley Island cancer survivor founds charity to help others

Mar 29, 2022

Selectmen pick Warren for school board

Selectmen pick Warren for school board

Mar 17, 2022

Harpswell Coastal Academy board votes to consolidate onto Harpswell campus

Harpswell Coastal Academy board votes to consolidate onto Harpswell campus

Mar 16, 2022

Larsen wins school board race, voters approve $159K for Curtis Memorial Library

Larsen wins school board race, voters approve $159K for Curtis Memorial Library

Mar 12, 2022

Resiliency and Sustainability Committee to continue climate work

Resiliency and Sustainability Committee to continue climate work

Mar 8, 2022

MSAD 75 to make masking optional Wednesday

MSAD 75 to make masking optional Wednesday

Mar 7, 2022

New category of shellfish licenses seeks to address ‘workforce housing crisis’

New category of shellfish licenses seeks to address ‘workforce housing crisis’

Mar 4, 2022

Town office to end mask requirement

Town office to end mask requirement

Mar 4, 2022

Alan Lightman: Searching for answers close to home

Alan Lightman: Searching for answers close to home

Mar 3, 2022

A CNN Hero of 2021, seal rescuer Lynda Doughty is just getting started

A CNN Hero of 2021, seal rescuer Lynda Doughty is just getting started

Mar 2, 2022

Cundy’s Harbor 10-year-old looks forward to life after leukemia, 5 years after original diagnosis

Cundy’s Harbor 10-year-old looks forward to life after leukemia, 5 years after original diagno...

Mar 1, 2022

Town raises concerns about discovery of ‘forever chemicals’ in Harpswell Cove

Town raises concerns about discovery of ‘forever chemicals’ in Harpswell Cove

Feb 28, 2022

Voters to elect tax collector, town clerk

Voters to elect tax collector, town clerk

Feb 27, 2022

‘Outstanding’ animal control officer to resign

‘Outstanding’ animal control officer to resign

Feb 25, 2022

Cook’s Lobster gives $10K to heat homes

Cook’s Lobster gives $10K to heat homes

Feb 24, 2022

Shibles to enter Maine Basketball Hall of Fame

Shibles to enter Maine Basketball Hall of Fame

Feb 23, 2022

Voters to decide school board race in March, referendum coming in April

Voters to decide school board race in March, referendum coming in April

Feb 23, 2022

Feedback wanted on streetlight proposal

Feedback wanted on streetlight proposal

Feb 21, 2022

Town airboat aids in rescue on Sebago Lake

Town airboat aids in rescue on Sebago Lake

Feb 21, 2022

SUV crashes and burns in Cranberry Horn Cemetery, occupants escape injury

SUV crashes and burns in Cranberry Horn Cemetery, occupants escape injury

Feb 20, 2022

Town’s draft budget up 11.41%, taxes expected to rise 3%

Town’s draft budget up 11.41%, taxes expected to rise 3%

Feb 14, 2022

Candidates lining up for House race

Candidates lining up for House race

Feb 2, 2022

Great Island financial advisor aims to facilitate progress in House

Great Island financial advisor aims to facilitate progress in House

Feb 2, 2022

Harpswell Neck candidate wants to advocate for people in poverty

Harpswell Neck candidate wants to advocate for people in poverty

Feb 2, 2022

Lifelong Cundy’s Harbor resident back for second shot at House

Lifelong Cundy’s Harbor resident back for second shot at House

Feb 2, 2022

Harpswell’s climate force defends roads, town landings against rising seas

Harpswell’s climate force defends roads, town landings against rising seas

Feb 1, 2022

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust embarks on leadership transition

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust embarks on leadership transition

Jan 28, 2022

Hawkes resigns from school board, select board to pick replacement

Hawkes resigns from school board, select board to pick replacement

Jan 25, 2022

Paramedic ‘fly car’ crashes during snowstorm

Paramedic ‘fly car’ crashes during snowstorm

Jan 23, 2022

Town orders $554,592 fire truck

Town orders $554,592 fire truck

Jan 21, 2022

March election to see race for school board

March election to see race for school board

Jan 20, 2022

First carrier on new tower nearly ready

First carrier on new tower nearly ready

Jan 18, 2022

Propane truck rolls over on Harpswell Neck

Propane truck rolls over on Harpswell Neck

Jan 17, 2022

Harpswell a sanctuary for art historian and author Tica Sawin

Harpswell a sanctuary for art historian and author Tica Sawin

Jan 9, 2022

Wooden boat-building class to return

Wooden boat-building class to return

Jan 8, 2022

Harpswell clammers confront challenges, from climate change to water access

Harpswell clammers confront challenges, from climate change to water access

Jan 8, 2022

A daily kindness: Lifelong islander feeds seagulls at Mackerel Cove

A daily kindness: Lifelong islander feeds seagulls at Mackerel Cove

Jan 5, 2022

Select board declares Joint Venture abandoned

Select board declares Joint Venture abandoned

Jan 3, 2022

Cook’s Island View Motel sells to owners of former Bailey Island Motel

Cook’s Island View Motel sells to owners of former Bailey Island Motel

Jan 3, 2022

The Harpswell Sound: How four young mothers became local celebrities

The Harpswell Sound: How four young mothers became local celebrities

Jan 1, 2022

School board aims to hire superintendent in April

School board aims to hire superintendent in April

Dec 19, 2021

Accessible to all, Strawberry Creek section of Cliff Trail reopens after half-year of construction

Accessible to all, Strawberry Creek section of Cliff Trail reopens after half-year of construction

Dec 18, 2021

Fire in Cundy’s Harbor displaces 3

Fire in Cundy’s Harbor displaces 3

Dec 17, 2021

Boat sinks in Lowell’s Cove

Boat sinks in Lowell’s Cove

Dec 15, 2021

‘Very early’ exploration of new Cundy’s Harbor fire station underway

‘Very early’ exploration of new Cundy’s Harbor fire station underway

Dec 14, 2021

Nomination papers available for select board, school board

Nomination papers available for select board, school board

Dec 10, 2021

A labor of love, renovations polish Cundy’s Harbor Library into a community gem

A labor of love, renovations polish Cundy’s Harbor Library into a community gem

Dec 8, 2021

By crane, barge and tug, a 3-bedroom house travels to Haskell Island

By crane, barge and tug, a 3-bedroom house travels to Haskell Island

Dec 7, 2021

Committee suggests $20 minimum wage for town firefighters

Committee suggests $20 minimum wage for town firefighters

Dec 6, 2021

English teacher selected as new assistant principal at high school

English teacher selected as new assistant principal at high school

Dec 4, 2021

Select board adopts mask requirement for town office

Select board adopts mask requirement for town office

Dec 3, 2021

Harpswell native brings ‘comfy gourmet’ style to Iris Eats

Harpswell native brings ‘comfy gourmet’ style to Iris Eats

Dec 2, 2021

Harpswell Community School ranks 10th in state

Harpswell Community School ranks 10th in state

Dec 1, 2021

Holiday lights dazzle around Harpswell

Holiday lights dazzle around Harpswell

Nov 28, 2021

COVID-19 outbreaks reported at Harpswell Community School, Mt. Ararat High School

COVID-19 outbreaks reported at Harpswell Community School, Mt. Ararat High School

Nov 18, 2021

Bailey Island Motel closes, will become condominiums

Bailey Island Motel closes, will become condominiums

Nov 18, 2021

Harvesters seek to explore methods for clam aquaculture

Harvesters seek to explore methods for clam aquaculture

Nov 17, 2021

Orr’s Island man, 96, emerged from WWII to pioneer a new way of childbirth in America

Orr’s Island man, 96, emerged from WWII to pioneer a new way of childbirth in America

Nov 14, 2021

Increases in contracts and staff pay on agenda as budget talks begin

Increases in contracts and staff pay on agenda as budget talks begin

Nov 12, 2021

Safe Harbor Great Island plans to replace marina, add boat shop and lift

Safe Harbor Great Island plans to replace marina, add boat shop and lift

Nov 11, 2021

Legislature honors former town clerk

Legislature honors former town clerk

Nov 10, 2021

Climate project to examine flood risk at Garrison Cove

Climate project to examine flood risk at Garrison Cove

Nov 9, 2021

Town hires finance help, names interim department head

Town hires finance help, names interim department head

Nov 8, 2021

Harpswell backs corridor ban, transportation bond

Harpswell backs corridor ban, transportation bond

Nov 3, 2021

Orr’s Island artist and oyster farmer sees connections in everything

Orr’s Island artist and oyster farmer sees connections in everything

Nov 1, 2021

Harpswell businesses report strong season, despite challenges

Harpswell businesses report strong season, despite challenges

Oct 31, 2021

From grandfather to granddaughter, a fishing tradition continues in Harpswell

From grandfather to granddaughter, a fishing tradition continues in Harpswell

Oct 30, 2021

‘I’m good now’ — Harpswell’s ‘umbrella lady’ brightens days at recycling center

‘I’m good now’ — Harpswell’s ‘umbrella lady’ brightens days at r...

Oct 29, 2021

Before the Harpswell Anchor, there was the Casco Bay Breeze

Before the Harpswell Anchor, there was the Casco Bay Breeze

Oct 24, 2021

School board votes to continue mask mandate

School board votes to continue mask mandate

Oct 22, 2021

MSAD 75 releases assignment at center of board complaints

MSAD 75 releases assignment at center of board complaints

Oct 19, 2021

Eager to attract subs, school board offers 32% raise

Eager to attract subs, school board offers 32% raise

Oct 17, 2021

Harpswell has Maine’s most moorings, and someone has to keep track of them all

Harpswell has Maine’s most moorings, and someone has to keep track of them all

Oct 10, 2021

Task force to take on comprehensive plan

Task force to take on comprehensive plan

Oct 9, 2021

New administration at middle school aims to engage families, offer enrichment

New administration at middle school aims to engage families, offer enrichment

Oct 8, 2021

Love for ‘nature’s beauty and majesty’ drives family’s desire to conserve Great Island woods

Love for ‘nature’s beauty and majesty’ drives family’s desire to conserve Gr...

Oct 6, 2021

Mitchell Field hatchery to expand as it tests ‘most efficient carbon removal system in the world’

Mitchell Field hatchery to expand as it tests ‘most efficient carbon removal system in the wor...

Oct 4, 2021

Community’s generosity drives year-round efforts of Harpswell Santa Fund

Community’s generosity drives year-round efforts of Harpswell Santa Fund

Oct 3, 2021

‘Conservation moorings’ could be a lifeline for eelgrass

‘Conservation moorings’ could be a lifeline for eelgrass

Oct 2, 2021

New law will map eelgrass, both ‘carbon sink’ and fish nursery

New law will map eelgrass, both ‘carbon sink’ and fish nursery

Oct 1, 2021

Morse’s Cribstone Grill closes permanently

Morse’s Cribstone Grill closes permanently

Sep 28, 2021

Mt. Ararat High School celebrates completion of $60.7M building project

Mt. Ararat High School celebrates completion of $60.7M building project

Sep 22, 2021

DOT to reduce speed limit in Cundy’s Harbor

DOT to reduce speed limit in Cundy’s Harbor

Sep 17, 2021

Lobstermen: New restrictions will harm fishery without saving whales

Lobstermen: New restrictions will harm fishery without saving whales

Sep 17, 2021

Maine esports startup gets hotly contested slot in Portland institute’s new tech accelerator

Maine esports startup gets hotly contested slot in Portland institute’s new tech accelerator

Sep 16, 2021

School board raises concerns about student questionnaire

School board raises concerns about student questionnaire

Sep 13, 2021

Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay found solace on Ragged Island

Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay found solace on Ragged Island

Sep 9, 2021

Town expects $519K in federal funds

Town expects $519K in federal funds

Sep 8, 2021

New monument on Orr’s honors 171 island veterans

New monument on Orr’s honors 171 island veterans

Sep 7, 2021

To protect Quahog Bay, land trust seeks to conserve 57-acre forest on Great Island

To protect Quahog Bay, land trust seeks to conserve 57-acre forest on Great Island

Sep 7, 2021

‘A sense of discovery’: Bailey Island photographer reflects on globe-trotting career

‘A sense of discovery’: Bailey Island photographer reflects on globe-trotting career

Sep 6, 2021

Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue sounds alarm for volunteers

Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue sounds alarm for volunteers

Sep 5, 2021

Colleagues remember former OBIFD chief as a dedicated leader

Colleagues remember former OBIFD chief as a dedicated leader

Sep 4, 2021

On Orr’s Island, former ambassador wants to change minds about Haiti

On Orr’s Island, former ambassador wants to change minds about Haiti

Sep 3, 2021

Local organizations collaborate to present waterfront conversation series

Local organizations collaborate to present waterfront conversation series

Aug 31, 2021

Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue station renovations near completion

Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue station renovations near completion

Aug 30, 2021

Construction begins on communications tower at Mitchell Field

Construction begins on communications tower at Mitchell Field

Aug 25, 2021

Harpswell boys reflect on World Series run

Harpswell boys reflect on World Series run

Aug 19, 2021

Town pursues solar energy deal

Town pursues solar energy deal

Aug 16, 2021

Cundy’s Harbor Days returns with nearly full slate of events

Cundy’s Harbor Days returns with nearly full slate of events

Aug 16, 2021

New principal of Mt. Ararat High hails from Great Island

New principal of Mt. Ararat High hails from Great Island

Aug 11, 2021

Tax rate up by 2 cents

Tax rate up by 2 cents

Aug 11, 2021

Harpswell’s Merriconeag Yachting Association celebrates 100 years

Harpswell’s Merriconeag Yachting Association celebrates 100 years

Aug 10, 2021

Flare take-back protects community and environment

Flare take-back protects community and environment

Aug 7, 2021

Major project at recycling center to start this month

Major project at recycling center to start this month

Aug 5, 2021

Fishermen and restaurants adjust to shortage of workers

Fishermen and restaurants adjust to shortage of workers

Aug 3, 2021

Bailey Island lobsterman medaled in hammer throw at 1928 Olympics

Bailey Island lobsterman medaled in hammer throw at 1928 Olympics

Aug 2, 2021

A year later, Bailey Island remembers Julie Dimperio Holowach

A year later, Bailey Island remembers Julie Dimperio Holowach

Jul 27, 2021

Harpswell has a new road

Harpswell has a new road

Jul 25, 2021

200-year-old sugar maple comes down

200-year-old sugar maple comes down

Jul 25, 2021

Town re-ups contracts with county

Town re-ups contracts with county

Jul 25, 2021

Salvaged boat removed from beach

Salvaged boat removed from beach

Jul 25, 2021

Town lands benefit from donations, volunteerism

Town lands benefit from donations, volunteerism

Jul 25, 2021

Town to observe Juneteenth

Town to observe Juneteenth

Jul 25, 2021

Harpswell backdrop for TV episode, commercial, photo shoot

Harpswell backdrop for TV episode, commercial, photo shoot

Jul 25, 2021

Basin Point, Gurnet Landing roads to see improvements

Basin Point, Gurnet Landing roads to see improvements

Jul 24, 2021

Town ends state of emergency

Town ends state of emergency

Jul 24, 2021

Columns & Letters

Library Connections: What is the library’s place in your community?

Library Connections: What is the library’s place in your community?

Sep 17, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: ‘Am I going in the right direction?’

Lost on a Loop Trail: ‘Am I going in the right direction?’

Sep 14, 2023

Never Not Amazed: My No. 1 fan

Never Not Amazed: My No. 1 fan

Sep 13, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: Hairy woodpecker

Harpswell Naturalist: Hairy woodpecker

Sep 12, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: Reaping the benefits of summer

Cooking at 43° North: Reaping the benefits of summer

Sep 12, 2023

Thinking in Public: Winter on the wharf

Thinking in Public: Winter on the wharf

Sep 10, 2023

To enhance women’s prosperity

To enhance women’s prosperity

Sep 6, 2023

Who are we to judge?

Who are we to judge?

Sep 5, 2023

Editor’s Corner: Introducing ‘Ask the Anchor’

Editor’s Corner: Introducing ‘Ask the Anchor’

Sep 2, 2023

Editor’s Corner: Bank robber in the bathtub, and other requests for comment

Editor’s Corner: Bank robber in the bathtub, and other requests for comment

Aug 6, 2023

Library Connections: McCloskey exhibit evokes nostalgia, bookmobile arrives in Harpswell

Library Connections: McCloskey exhibit evokes nostalgia, bookmobile arrives in Harpswell

Aug 3, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: From riches to rags — a love story

Lost on a Loop Trail: From riches to rags — a love story

Aug 2, 2023

Never Not Amazed: Brand magic and signature drinks

Aug 1, 2023

Thinking in Public: It’s what’s for dinner

Thinking in Public: It’s what’s for dinner

Jul 31, 2023

Thank you, Harpswell

Thank you, Harpswell

Jul 30, 2023

Harpswell Art Tour

Harpswell Art Tour

Jul 29, 2023

Cooking At 43° North: Leftovers for dinner

Cooking At 43° North: Leftovers for dinner

Jul 28, 2023

Ice cream instead of sunshine

Ice cream instead of sunshine

Jul 27, 2023

Message to Vegetable Corner customers

Message to Vegetable Corner customers

Jul 19, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Walking the line

Lost on a Loop Trail: Walking the line

Jul 12, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: The river to recovery

Harpswell Naturalist: The river to recovery

Jul 12, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: Everyone has a story

Cooking at 43° North: Everyone has a story

Jul 9, 2023

Thinking in Public: Signs and wonders

Thinking in Public: Signs and wonders

Jul 8, 2023

Sketch book of the islands

Sketch book of the islands

Jul 2, 2023

Library Connections: The library is a catalyst

Library Connections: The library is a catalyst

Jul 1, 2023

The evolving Harpswell-Verizon saga

The evolving Harpswell-Verizon saga

Jul 1, 2023

Never Not Amazed: You’re one step from greatness

Never Not Amazed: You’re one step from greatness

Jun 30, 2023

A night to remember

A night to remember

Jun 30, 2023

Pick up after your dog

Pick up after your dog

Jun 27, 2023

Editor’s Corner: Scoops happen

Editor’s Corner: Scoops happen

Jun 27, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: For the love of cheese

Cooking at 43° North: For the love of cheese

May 31, 2023

Thinking in Public: Sounds of home

Thinking in Public: Sounds of home

May 30, 2023

Fundraiser supports local students

Fundraiser supports local students

May 27, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Bouncing

Lost on a Loop Trail: Bouncing

May 26, 2023

Never Not Amazed: My nemesis, zucchini

Never Not Amazed: My nemesis, zucchini

May 25, 2023

Pump or environment

Pump or environment

May 25, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: An assist for common loons

Harpswell Naturalist: An assist for common loons

May 24, 2023

Precious groundwater

Precious groundwater

May 24, 2023

Library Connections: Continuing education

Library Connections: Continuing education

May 23, 2023

Harpswell needs a community center

Harpswell needs a community center

May 23, 2023

HCA risks outweighed benefits

HCA risks outweighed benefits

May 22, 2023

Editor’s Corner: More stories than time

Editor’s Corner: More stories than time

May 22, 2023

Mainers have climate clout

Mainers have climate clout

May 15, 2023

What’s in my journal

What’s in my journal

May 14, 2023

Library Connections: Curtis celebrates McCloskey, introduces Maine’s first electric bookmobile

Library Connections: Curtis celebrates McCloskey, introduces Maine’s first electric bookmobile

May 13, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Pump or bar?

Lost on a Loop Trail: Pump or bar?

May 12, 2023

Never Not Amazed: Decisions, decisions, decisions

Never Not Amazed: Decisions, decisions, decisions

May 11, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: Marsh Madness

Harpswell Naturalist: Marsh Madness

May 9, 2023

Concerns about sale of HCA

Concerns about sale of HCA

May 8, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: Best-laid plans

Cooking at 43° North: Best-laid plans

May 7, 2023

Thinking in Public: Springing ahead

Thinking in Public: Springing ahead

May 5, 2023

May we all be helpers

May we all be helpers

May 5, 2023

Something Harpswell could cherish

Something Harpswell could cherish

Apr 21, 2023

Library Connections: 10,000 books

Library Connections: 10,000 books

Apr 20, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Hi noon on Cundy’s Harbor Road

Lost on a Loop Trail: Hi noon on Cundy’s Harbor Road

Apr 18, 2023

John Gilliam Day ditty

John Gilliam Day ditty

Apr 17, 2023

Let’s all do our part

Let’s all do our part

Apr 16, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: The case for hunting

Harpswell Naturalist: The case for hunting

Apr 15, 2023

A better product!

A better product!

Apr 13, 2023

Cooking At 43° North: Celebrate with carrot cake

Cooking At 43° North: Celebrate with carrot cake

Apr 12, 2023

A special thank you

A special thank you

Apr 11, 2023

Thinking in Public: Is it television, or is it real life?

Thinking in Public: Is it television, or is it real life?

Apr 10, 2023

The importance of lobster

The importance of lobster

Apr 7, 2023

Cliff Trail rescue

Cliff Trail rescue

Apr 6, 2023

Never Not Amazed: A call to helpers everywhere

Never Not Amazed: A call to helpers everywhere

Mar 29, 2023

Editor’s Corner: Why I work at the Anchor

Editor’s Corner: Why I work at the Anchor

Mar 28, 2023

Library Connections: What it takes to run a small library

Library Connections: What it takes to run a small library

Mar 19, 2023

Never Not Amazed: The symptoms of aging

Never Not Amazed: The symptoms of aging

Mar 18, 2023

Cooking At 43° North: March 16 was National Artichoke Hearts Day

Cooking At 43° North: March 16 was National Artichoke Hearts Day

Mar 17, 2023

Thinking in Public: New discoveries

Thinking in Public: New discoveries

Mar 15, 2023

Carbon emissions and dark skies

Carbon emissions and dark skies

Mar 12, 2023

The legacy of HCA

The legacy of HCA

Mar 5, 2023

A day to celebrate

A day to celebrate

Mar 3, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: A recipe from the heart

Cooking at 43° North: A recipe from the heart

Feb 13, 2023

Library Connections: Curtis survives the 1886 tripledemic

Library Connections: Curtis survives the 1886 tripledemic

Feb 10, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Imitating humanity so abominably

Lost on a Loop Trail: Imitating humanity so abominably

Feb 9, 2023

Never Not Amazed: Contradictions, confusion and hope

Never Not Amazed: Contradictions, confusion and hope

Feb 6, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: The bald eagle

Harpswell Naturalist: The bald eagle

Feb 5, 2023

Thinking in Public: On being quiet

Thinking in Public: On being quiet

Feb 4, 2023

Clash of cultures

Clash of cultures

Feb 1, 2023

A good man

Jan 30, 2023

Why I’m running

Why I’m running

Jan 28, 2023

Running for school board

Running for school board

Jan 27, 2023

Trash Talk 101: Resolve to recycle in the new year

Trash Talk 101: Resolve to recycle in the new year

Jan 15, 2023

Lost on a Loop Trail: Memento mori quack quack

Lost on a Loop Trail: Memento mori quack quack

Jan 14, 2023

Harpswell Naturalist: Too many deer?

Harpswell Naturalist: Too many deer?

Jan 13, 2023

Cooking at 43° North: A recipe to warm a winter’s night

Cooking at 43° North: A recipe to warm a winter’s night

Jan 8, 2023

Preserving our lobstering heritage

Preserving our lobstering heritage

Jan 7, 2023

Thinking in Public: Anticipation

Thinking in Public: Anticipation

Jan 7, 2023

Theater binds us together

Theater binds us together

Jan 5, 2023

Library Connections: Choosing your preferences

Library Connections: Choosing your preferences

Jan 5, 2023

Finest public librarian we know

Finest public librarian we know

Jan 4, 2023

Santa’s elves, working in the dark

Santa’s elves, working in the dark

Jan 3, 2023

Never Not Amazed: Announcing the year of …

Never Not Amazed: Announcing the year of …

Jan 1, 2023

Disappointment and disbelief

Disappointment and disbelief

Dec 30, 2022

Never Not Amazed: Santa

Never Not Amazed: Santa

Dec 21, 2022

Lugging the Anchor inland

Lugging the Anchor inland

Dec 18, 2022

Trash Talk 101: Resolve to turn your garbage into compost

Trash Talk 101: Resolve to turn your garbage into compost

Dec 17, 2022

Library Connections: Book clubs of Cundy’s Harbor

Library Connections: Book clubs of Cundy’s Harbor

Dec 16, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Faux Food for Thought

Lost on a Loop Trail: Faux Food for Thought

Dec 15, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Eiders down

Harpswell Naturalist: Eiders down

Dec 14, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: A taste of the Maine coast

Cooking at 43° North: A taste of the Maine coast

Dec 13, 2022

How to support Harpswell nonprofits with tax-wise giving from an IRA

How to support Harpswell nonprofits with tax-wise giving from an IRA

Dec 12, 2022

Thinking in Public: Eyes on the road

Thinking in Public: Eyes on the road

Dec 11, 2022

Thank you to Harpswell

Thank you to Harpswell

Dec 7, 2022

Johnson poems back in print

Johnson poems back in print

Dec 6, 2022

Verizon signal weak on water

Verizon signal weak on water

Dec 5, 2022

Never Not Amazed: On gratitude

Never Not Amazed: On gratitude

Nov 14, 2022

Library Connections: Come for the dehydrator, stay for the fireplace

Library Connections: Come for the dehydrator, stay for the fireplace

Nov 12, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Coyotes in Harpswell

Harpswell Naturalist: Coyotes in Harpswell

Nov 11, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: From the garden to the table

Cooking at 43° North: From the garden to the table

Nov 8, 2022

Thinking in Public: A season too soon

Thinking in Public: A season too soon

Nov 7, 2022

Law limits landowner liability

Law limits landowner liability

Nov 4, 2022

<strong>Marjorie Johnson: Bailey Island’s favorite poet</strong>

Marjorie Johnson: Bailey Island’s favorite poet

Nov 3, 2022

Imperative that young people vote

Imperative that young people vote

Nov 1, 2022

Teel is the real deal

Teel is the real deal

Oct 29, 2022

Impressed with Golek

Impressed with Golek

Oct 28, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Leech Wars, Episode II

Lost on a Loop Trail: Leech Wars, Episode II

Oct 16, 2022

Never Not Amazed: The best-laid plans

Never Not Amazed: The best-laid plans

Oct 15, 2022

Property owners’ liability

Property owners’ liability

Oct 12, 2022

Trash Talk 101: Clean up leaves and improve your soil with home composting

Trash Talk 101: Clean up leaves and improve your soil with home composting

Oct 11, 2022

Honor the past and plan for the future: Building a sustainable home in Harpswell

Honor the past and plan for the future: Building a sustainable home in Harpswell

Oct 10, 2022

We need Golek in Augusta

We need Golek in Augusta

Oct 9, 2022

Library Connections: ‘What can I get for a quarter?’

Library Connections: ‘What can I get for a quarter?’

Oct 8, 2022

Thinking in Public: Can we talk?

Thinking in Public: Can we talk?

Oct 7, 2022

Take up the cause

Take up the cause

Sep 30, 2022

An adventure and an experiment: Driving from Harpswell to California in an EV

An adventure and an experiment: Driving from Harpswell to California in an EV

Sep 23, 2022

Library Connections: What is a library?

Library Connections: What is a library?

Sep 22, 2022

Poems From Home: Writer and photographer Cate Wnek

Poems From Home: Writer and photographer Cate Wnek

Sep 19, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Leech wars, Episode I

Lost on a Loop Trail: Leech wars, Episode I

Sep 18, 2022

Never Not Amazed: What, me worry?

Never Not Amazed: What, me worry?

Sep 16, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Insect invasion

Harpswell Naturalist: Insect invasion

Sep 14, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: 93 degrees, 67% humidity, 0% chance of cooking

Cooking at 43° North: 93 degrees, 67% humidity, 0% chance of cooking

Sep 13, 2022

Thinking in Public: The smoker and the cough

Thinking in Public: The smoker and the cough

Sep 10, 2022

Support library at Mitchell Field

Support library at Mitchell Field

Sep 4, 2022

A special and fun event

A special and fun event

Sep 3, 2022

Honor to provide TV services

Honor to provide TV services

Sep 2, 2022

Property tax freeze for seniors

Property tax freeze for seniors

Sep 1, 2022

Maine, memories and delicious food

Maine, memories and delicious food

Aug 29, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: So b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

Lost on a Loop Trail: So b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

Aug 14, 2022

Eager to help neighbors

Eager to help neighbors

Aug 10, 2022

Never Not Amazed: Crows and the future of flying

Never Not Amazed: Crows and the future of flying

Aug 10, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Moonbug

Harpswell Naturalist: Moonbug

Aug 9, 2022

Cooking At 43° North: Buckle up, it’s blueberry season

Cooking At 43° North: Buckle up, it’s blueberry season

Aug 8, 2022

Thinking in Public: Misunderstandings

Thinking in Public: Misunderstandings

Aug 7, 2022

Removal of campaign signs

Removal of campaign signs

Aug 1, 2022

The days of wine from roses

The days of wine from roses

Jul 22, 2022

Student Voices: Breaking ground on graduation

Student Voices: Breaking ground on graduation

Jul 21, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Read this and be instantly wise

Lost on a Loop Trail: Read this and be instantly wise

Jul 20, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: Keeping it simple with lobster

Cooking at 43° North: Keeping it simple with lobster

Jul 13, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Harpswell from the sea

Harpswell Naturalist: Harpswell from the sea

Jul 10, 2022

Observations on the field

Observations on the field

Jul 9, 2022

Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.

Zucchini, please forgive me. I took you for granted.

Jul 6, 2022

Corn fritters

Jul 6, 2022

A unique volunteer experience

A unique volunteer experience

Jul 5, 2022

Thinking in Public: From bait juice to cutting oil, sometimes work stinks

Thinking in Public: From bait juice to cutting oil, sometimes work stinks

Jul 1, 2022

Great job on Hiking Challenge

Great job on Hiking Challenge

Jun 30, 2022

A heartfelt thank you

A heartfelt thank you

Jun 28, 2022

Poems from Home: Harpswell Community School students

Poems from Home: Harpswell Community School students

Jun 23, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: No peas, please

Lost on a Loop Trail: No peas, please

Jun 13, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: The osprey

Harpswell Naturalist: The osprey

Jun 8, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: Hold the butter and the syrup

Cooking at 43° North: Hold the butter and the syrup

Jun 7, 2022

Thinking in Public: Easy pickin’s

Thinking in Public: Easy pickin’s

Jun 5, 2022

Musician in search of musicians

Musician in search of musicians

Jun 5, 2022

Pick up, please

Pick up, please

Jun 4, 2022

Sam’s enthusiasm for the library

Sam’s enthusiasm for the library

Jun 3, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Moving month

Harpswell Naturalist: Moving month

May 15, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Nomenclature for COVID variants

Lost on a Loop Trail: Nomenclature for COVID variants

May 14, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: A Maine Saturday night tradition

Cooking at 43° North: A Maine Saturday night tradition

May 8, 2022

Thinking in Public: Positively aging

Thinking in Public: Positively aging

May 6, 2022

Dyakuyu, School House 1913

Dyakuyu, School House 1913

May 1, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Dust bunnies must be euthanized

Lost on a Loop Trail: Dust bunnies must be euthanized

Apr 14, 2022

Notes From the Mad Farmer: Civil War experiences

Notes From the Mad Farmer: Civil War experiences

Apr 12, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: All about the sides

Cooking at 43° North: All about the sides

Apr 9, 2022

Student Voices: Are students under too much pressure?

Student Voices: Are students under too much pressure?

Apr 8, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Tick time

Harpswell Naturalist: Tick time

Apr 5, 2022

Thinking in Public: Every winter

Thinking in Public: Every winter

Apr 4, 2022

Do you need a hand?

Do you need a hand?

Apr 3, 2022

The needs of the many

The needs of the many

Apr 1, 2022

John Gilliam Day

John Gilliam Day

Mar 31, 2022

Cooking At 43° North: Supper in 20 minutes

Cooking At 43° North: Supper in 20 minutes

Mar 9, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: How do you like your Regards served?

Lost on a Loop Trail: How do you like your Regards served?

Mar 8, 2022

Student Voices: Girls basketball team makes a splash

Student Voices: Girls basketball team makes a splash

Mar 7, 2022

Thinking in Public: Pleasant surprises

Thinking in Public: Pleasant surprises

Mar 6, 2022

Poems from Home: Richard Craig Sipe

Poems from Home: Richard Craig Sipe

Mar 5, 2022

Letter writer to be commended

Letter writer to be commended

Mar 1, 2022

Adapting to the times

Adapting to the times

Feb 28, 2022

Washburn’s experience is invaluable

Washburn’s experience is invaluable

Feb 26, 2022

School board elections count

School board elections count

Feb 26, 2022

Covey seeks second term on select board

Covey seeks second term on select board

Feb 26, 2022

Excellent addition to school board

Excellent addition to school board

Feb 24, 2022

All about the kids

All about the kids

Feb 24, 2022

Teachers can’t just be replaced

Teachers can’t just be replaced

Feb 12, 2022

Cooking at 43° North: Comfort in a bowl

Cooking at 43° North: Comfort in a bowl

Feb 11, 2022

Perfect for a library

Perfect for a library

Feb 9, 2022

Lost on a Loop Trail: Just a little bit

Lost on a Loop Trail: Just a little bit

Feb 8, 2022

Walk on the left

Walk on the left

Feb 7, 2022

Live Well, Harpswell: Community solar farms — hey, what gives?

Live Well, Harpswell: Community solar farms — hey, what gives?

Feb 6, 2022

Community arts and poetry project

Community arts and poetry project

Feb 6, 2022

Thinking in Public: Past the expiration date for safe consumption

Thinking in Public: Past the expiration date for safe consumption

Feb 5, 2022

Student Voices: Confronting the future

Student Voices: Confronting the future

Feb 5, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Raptor madness

Harpswell Naturalist: Raptor madness

Feb 4, 2022

Wish you were here: Postcards from Bailey Island

Wish you were here: Postcards from Bailey Island

Jan 16, 2022

Notes From the Mad Farmer: The account book of Capt. Andrew Dunning

Notes From the Mad Farmer: The account book of Capt. Andrew Dunning

Jan 14, 2022

What it’s like to lobster for a living in winter

What it’s like to lobster for a living in winter

Jan 13, 2022

Writing family: Author of ‘Involuntary American’ explores life of Scottish prisoner

Writing family: Author of ‘Involuntary American’ explores life of Scottish prisoner

Jan 7, 2022

Student Voices: National Honor Society makes spirits bright

Student Voices: National Honor Society makes spirits bright

Jan 4, 2022

A holiday goose

A holiday goose

Jan 2, 2022

Harpswell Naturalist: Wild Harpswell

Harpswell Naturalist: Wild Harpswell

Jan 1, 2022

Thinking in Public: Well-known secrets of growing old

Thinking in Public: Well-known secrets of growing old

Dec 31, 2021

Neighbors helping neighbors

Neighbors helping neighbors

Dec 12, 2021

Student Voices: A little compassion goes a long way

Student Voices: A little compassion goes a long way

Dec 9, 2021

Thinking in Public: 21st-century plague

Thinking in Public: 21st-century plague

Dec 8, 2021

A visit to Harpswell: Couple from Harpswell, Maine explores Harpswell, England

A visit to Harpswell: Couple from Harpswell, Maine explores Harpswell, England

Dec 7, 2021

Whatever happened to ‘The Pearl of Orr’s Island?’

Whatever happened to ‘The Pearl of Orr’s Island?’

Nov 7, 2021

Live Well, Harpswell: Renewable Energy and You

Live Well, Harpswell: Renewable Energy and You

Nov 5, 2021

Thinking in Public: The little things

Thinking in Public: The little things

Nov 3, 2021

Harpswell Naturalist: Deer time

Harpswell Naturalist: Deer time

Nov 2, 2021

Survey story all too familiar

Survey story all too familiar

Nov 1, 2021

Coming to our rescue

Coming to our rescue

Oct 30, 2021

MSAD 75 school board elections

MSAD 75 school board elections

Oct 26, 2021

Evidence supports mask-wearing

Evidence supports mask-wearing

Oct 13, 2021

Grand Adventures: Autumn brings foliage, pumpkins and a corn maze

Grand Adventures: Autumn brings foliage, pumpkins and a corn maze

Oct 11, 2021

Notes From a Mad Farmer: Work ethic

Notes From a Mad Farmer: Work ethic

Oct 7, 2021

Thinking in Public: The old man and the Scout

Thinking in Public: The old man and the Scout

Oct 5, 2021

Town must balance revenues, safeguards

Town must balance revenues, safeguards

Sep 9, 2021

A Harpswell Coastal Academy introduction

A Harpswell Coastal Academy introduction

Sep 8, 2021

Harpswell Naturalist: Maine’s Atlantic puffins

Harpswell Naturalist: Maine’s Atlantic puffins

Sep 6, 2021

The Charge of the Light Brigade … or 10 Men and a Truck

The Charge of the Light Brigade … or 10 Men and a Truck

Sep 5, 2021

Thinking in Public: Morning on the rock

Thinking in Public: Morning on the rock

Sep 4, 2021

Grand Adventures: rainy days, outdoor play, sweet treats and swimming

Grand Adventures: rainy days, outdoor play, sweet treats and swimming

Jul 25, 2021

Keep the Forest Playground alive

Keep the Forest Playground alive

Jul 25, 2021

Nonprofit Corner

Curtis Memorial seeks input to guide strategic planning

Curtis Memorial seeks input to guide strategic planning

Sep 23, 2023

How to save money and energy while combating climate change

How to save money and energy while combating climate change

Sep 8, 2023

Need a ride? Harpswell Aging at Home can help

Need a ride? Harpswell Aging at Home can help

Sep 7, 2023

Recycling Center offers free shredding

Recycling Center offers free shredding

Sep 3, 2023

Mid Coast offers vaccine clinics

Mid Coast offers vaccine clinics

Sep 1, 2023

Contest invites artists of all ages to raise awareness of invasive plants

Contest invites artists of all ages to raise awareness of invasive plants

Aug 31, 2023

Harpswell to hold Coastal Cleanup Day

Harpswell to hold Coastal Cleanup Day

Aug 24, 2023

HCA graduate wins Mitchell Scholarship

HCA graduate wins Mitchell Scholarship

Aug 23, 2023

New OBIFD program recruits future first responders

New OBIFD program recruits future first responders

Aug 11, 2023

A community event for 60-plus years, Kellogg barbecue continues to attract a throng

A community event for 60-plus years, Kellogg barbecue continues to attract a throng

Aug 9, 2023

Mills signs Golek’s bus safety bill

Mills signs Golek’s bus safety bill

Aug 3, 2023

Ukrainian city buys 2 vehicles with funds from Harpswell benefit

Ukrainian city buys 2 vehicles with funds from Harpswell benefit

Jul 30, 2023

Harpswell residents create TV show on Pine Tree Power

Harpswell residents create TV show on Pine Tree Power

Jul 20, 2023

Local college students graduate, earn honors

Local college students graduate, earn honors

Jul 18, 2023

Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative moves show to Orr’s Island Schoolhouse

Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative moves show to Orr’s Island Schoolhouse

Jul 18, 2023

Harpswell Community Garden launches survey

Harpswell Community Garden launches survey

Jul 6, 2023

HAH’s Neighbors Connecting starts with calls, ends with friends

HAH’s Neighbors Connecting starts with calls, ends with friends

Jul 4, 2023

Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership: Oh, purple loosestrife

Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership: Oh, purple loosestrife

Jul 3, 2023

Harpswell students earn academic honors

Harpswell students earn academic honors

Jun 26, 2023

OBIFD invites community to all-day celebration

OBIFD invites community to all-day celebration

Jun 26, 2023

HHLT closes on Tondreau Preserve

HHLT closes on Tondreau Preserve

Jun 20, 2023

Casco Bay water monitoring program adds PFAS testing

Casco Bay water monitoring program adds PFAS testing

Jun 19, 2023

Giving Tree awards record $100K

Giving Tree awards record $100K

Jun 15, 2023

Local foundation supports young musicians

Local foundation supports young musicians

Jun 13, 2023

Boat pump-out service opens for season

Boat pump-out service opens for season

Jun 7, 2023

Sharing Tables to return in June

Sharing Tables to return in June

May 31, 2023

Kellogg’s Heritage Sunday honors history

Kellogg’s Heritage Sunday honors history

May 31, 2023

Harpswell orchards are the legacy of Robert McIntyre, lover of ‘immortal apples’

Harpswell orchards are the legacy of Robert McIntyre, lover of ‘immortal apples’

May 30, 2023

Energy-saving window inserts available for order

Energy-saving window inserts available for order

May 29, 2023

Holbrook wins grant to replace floats

Holbrook wins grant to replace floats

May 26, 2023

New law expands opportunities to protect working waterfront

New law expands opportunities to protect working waterfront

May 26, 2023

Harpswell event raises ‘seafood awareness’

Harpswell event raises ‘seafood awareness’

May 24, 2023

Harpswell rallies for Ukraine again, raising $23K for rebuilding city

Harpswell rallies for Ukraine again, raising $23K for rebuilding city

May 23, 2023

As wildfire season begins, 7 Harpswell firefighters gain skills to control them

As wildfire season begins, 7 Harpswell firefighters gain skills to control them

May 22, 2023

Mediation nonprofit offering services in Harpswell

Mediation nonprofit offering services in Harpswell

May 16, 2023

Grant program aims to stabilize new businesses after pandemic

Grant program aims to stabilize new businesses after pandemic

May 8, 2023

Tackling invasive plants: Where to start, what to do and why to do it

Tackling invasive plants: Where to start, what to do and why to do it

May 8, 2023

Volunteers: The heartbeat of Harpswell Aging at Home

Volunteers: The heartbeat of Harpswell Aging at Home

May 6, 2023

Kindergarten registration open at HCS

Kindergarten registration open at HCS

May 3, 2023

Protecting our dark sky

Protecting our dark sky

May 1, 2023

Once property of the king, Harpswell’s trees continue to play a crucial role in protection of groundwater, atmosphere

Once property of the king, Harpswell’s trees continue to play a crucial role in protection of ...

May 1, 2023

Orr’s Island senior is Region 10’s Student of the Year

Orr’s Island senior is Region 10’s Student of the Year

Apr 28, 2023

Presidential scholar to speak at First Parish

Presidential scholar to speak at First Parish

Apr 27, 2023

For 2nd year, Harpswell residents rally to support Ukraine

For 2nd year, Harpswell residents rally to support Ukraine

Apr 26, 2023

Local conservation organizations join forces

Local conservation organizations join forces

Apr 11, 2023

HAH home repairs team makes neighbors’ homes ‘warmer, safer, drier’

HAH home repairs team makes neighbors’ homes ‘warmer, safer, drier’

Apr 5, 2023

Plots available at Community Garden

Plots available at Community Garden

Apr 3, 2023

Mingo Club offers $1K grant to graduating Harpswell senior

Mingo Club offers $1K grant to graduating Harpswell senior

Apr 1, 2023

Comprehensive Plan Task Force offers many ways to participate

Comprehensive Plan Task Force offers many ways to participate

Mar 30, 2023

Volunteers needed to clean up roadsides on Gilliam Day

Volunteers needed to clean up roadsides on Gilliam Day

Mar 17, 2023

HHLT hires lands and stewardship director

HHLT hires lands and stewardship director

Mar 17, 2023

Training gives Harpswell 11 new ice rescue technicians

Training gives Harpswell 11 new ice rescue technicians

Mar 14, 2023

Maine Press Association awards scholarships

Maine Press Association awards scholarships

Mar 13, 2023

Curtis Memorial Library earns sustainability certification

Curtis Memorial Library earns sustainability certification

Mar 7, 2023

Overview of the proposed waterfront improvements at Mitchell Field

Overview of the proposed waterfront improvements at Mitchell Field

Mar 6, 2023

Everything you need to know about Harpswell’s comprehensive plan

Everything you need to know about Harpswell’s comprehensive plan

Mar 5, 2023

At Cooking for Friends, HAH cooks socialize and supplement Meals in a Pinch

At Cooking for Friends, HAH cooks socialize and supplement Meals in a Pinch

Mar 4, 2023

New tool will help municipalities monitor and preserve working waterfront

New tool will help municipalities monitor and preserve working waterfront

Feb 28, 2023

Plants, insects, action!: How ‘pest-free’ invasives damage ecosystem

Plants, insects, action!: How ‘pest-free’ invasives damage ecosystem

Feb 3, 2023

HAH cultivates partnerships among generations, with benefits for all

HAH cultivates partnerships among generations, with benefits for all

Feb 1, 2023

HAH volunteers use experience and interests to make a difference

HAH volunteers use experience and interests to make a difference

Jan 9, 2023

Guide to Harpswell waterfront published

Guide to Harpswell waterfront published

Dec 29, 2022

HAH’s Friends Together program counters isolation with activities and education

HAH’s Friends Together program counters isolation with activities and education

Dec 10, 2022

The future of accessible trails in Harpswell

The future of accessible trails in Harpswell

Dec 8, 2022

Bandstand builds on original vision with holiday concert, indoor shows

Bandstand builds on original vision with holiday concert, indoor shows

Dec 3, 2022

Quahog Bay Conservancy invites scholarship applications

Quahog Bay Conservancy invites scholarship applications

Nov 17, 2022

That’s Invasive: Asiatic bittersweet

That’s Invasive: Asiatic bittersweet

Nov 10, 2022

Local scholarship fund launches annual fundraising campaign

Local scholarship fund launches annual fundraising campaign

Nov 9, 2022

Community potluck on Bailey Island to support Maine lobstermen

Community potluck on Bailey Island to support Maine lobstermen

Nov 7, 2022

Mingo Club awards 2 scholarships

Mingo Club awards 2 scholarships

Nov 5, 2022

Giving Tree seeks preliminary proposals

Giving Tree seeks preliminary proposals

Oct 13, 2022

United Way kicks off $1.65M fall campaign

United Way kicks off $1.65M fall campaign

Oct 8, 2022

Unitarian church calls new minister

Unitarian church calls new minister

Oct 7, 2022

Fishermen’s Association names building for Cushman family

Fishermen’s Association names building for Cushman family

Oct 6, 2022

Kellogg Church holiday fair approaches

Kellogg Church holiday fair approaches

Oct 5, 2022

OBIFD recognizes first responders, board members

OBIFD recognizes first responders, board members

Oct 4, 2022

Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership launches website, updates guide

Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership launches website, updates guide

Sep 7, 2022

Garden Club bringing back Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest

Garden Club bringing back Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest

Sep 6, 2022

HAH Technology Assistance helps older residents navigate devices

HAH Technology Assistance helps older residents navigate devices

Sep 4, 2022

Land Trust names McLeod executive director

Land Trust names McLeod executive director

Aug 18, 2022

Sebascodegan Artists to open show at Centennial Hall

Sebascodegan Artists to open show at Centennial Hall

Jul 26, 2022

‘Dancing Under the Stars’ to benefit OBIFD

‘Dancing Under the Stars’ to benefit OBIFD

Jul 24, 2022

HHLT elects trustees, recognizes longtime leader

HHLT elects trustees, recognizes longtime leader

Jul 19, 2022

Students explore career options at Region 10’s summer academy

Students explore career options at Region 10’s summer academy

Jul 8, 2022

Harpswell Aging at Home welcomes all generations to volunteer, attend events

Harpswell Aging at Home welcomes all generations to volunteer, attend events

Jul 1, 2022

Working waterfront art benefits Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association

Working waterfront art benefits Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association

Jun 28, 2022

Kellogg Church names Carson pastor emeritus

Kellogg Church names Carson pastor emeritus

Jun 27, 2022

Trash Talk 101: How to use the Recycling Center and Transfer Station

Trash Talk 101: How to use the Recycling Center and Transfer Station

Jun 25, 2022

HHLT receives $250K grant toward land buy

HHLT receives $250K grant toward land buy

Jun 20, 2022

Comp Plan Task Force enters new phase

Comp Plan Task Force enters new phase

Jun 14, 2022

Rotary cleans up Harpswell beaches

Rotary cleans up Harpswell beaches

Jun 9, 2022

Region 10 honors Orr’s Island volunteer as Citizen of the Year

Region 10 honors Orr’s Island volunteer as Citizen of the Year

Jun 7, 2022

Maine Women’s Giving Tree distributes record $82,500

Maine Women’s Giving Tree distributes record $82,500

May 29, 2022

Local band raises funds for student scholarships

Local band raises funds for student scholarships

May 29, 2022

Harpswell Heritage Apples enters 14th year

Harpswell Heritage Apples enters 14th year

May 26, 2022

Harpswell Hiking Challenge announces trail selections

Harpswell Hiking Challenge announces trail selections

May 20, 2022

Collaboration offers free container gardens for community

Collaboration offers free container gardens for community

May 7, 2022

Making way for native plants

Making way for native plants

May 5, 2022

Lunch and Snacks with Friends are back!

Lunch and Snacks with Friends are back!

May 3, 2022

Hospital reopens vaccination clinic for 2nd booster

Hospital reopens vaccination clinic for 2nd booster

Apr 7, 2022

Plots available at Harpswell Community Garden

Plots available at Harpswell Community Garden

Mar 30, 2022

It takes a village: Community-based learning at Harpswell Coastal Academy

It takes a village: Community-based learning at Harpswell Coastal Academy

Mar 15, 2022

New partnership adds memory care options for Harpswell neighbors

New partnership adds memory care options for Harpswell neighbors

Mar 12, 2022

Harpswell man honored by Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus

Harpswell man honored by Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus

Mar 11, 2022

Girl Scouts learn about countries and cultures

Girl Scouts learn about countries and cultures

Feb 25, 2022

Town posts roads after early thaw

Town posts roads after early thaw

Feb 22, 2022

Monkfish stew feeds Mainers in need

Monkfish stew feeds Mainers in need

Feb 22, 2022

OBIFD welcomes new board members

OBIFD welcomes new board members

Feb 19, 2022

In a pinch? Harpswell Aging at Home delivers!

In a pinch? Harpswell Aging at Home delivers!

Feb 19, 2022

Local esports rivalry raises the stakes for Harpswell Coastal Academy

Local esports rivalry raises the stakes for Harpswell Coastal Academy

Feb 3, 2022

Partnerships help keep Harpswell seniors safe, warm and dry

Partnerships help keep Harpswell seniors safe, warm and dry

Jan 11, 2022

Eagle Scout projects aim to improve Harpswell trails

Eagle Scout projects aim to improve Harpswell trails

Jan 2, 2022

To everything there is a season — even in Harpswell’s fisheries

To everything there is a season — even in Harpswell’s fisheries

Dec 4, 2021

Volunteers for search team to meet

Volunteers for search team to meet

Nov 24, 2021

Partnerships make Harpswell Aging at Home programs possible

Partnerships make Harpswell Aging at Home programs possible

Nov 6, 2021

As campaign finale approaches, United Way seeks donations and pledges

As campaign finale approaches, United Way seeks donations and pledges

Nov 2, 2021

On the lookout for buckthorn

On the lookout for buckthorn

Oct 31, 2021

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program to distribute Thanksgiving bags

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program to distribute Thanksgiving bags

Oct 29, 2021

HHLT’s Nature Day Camp makes successful return

HHLT’s Nature Day Camp makes successful return

Oct 6, 2021

Devil’s Back benefits from efforts of Bowdoin students, local volunteers

Devil’s Back benefits from efforts of Bowdoin students, local volunteers

Oct 2, 2021

Mingo Club presents two scholarships

Mingo Club presents two scholarships

Sep 30, 2021

Conversation series seeks to promote understanding of working waterfront

Conversation series seeks to promote understanding of working waterfront

Sep 29, 2021

HHLT seeks to balance access with protection at Stover’s Point

HHLT seeks to balance access with protection at Stover’s Point

Sep 3, 2021

Survey shows excitement, support for Anchor’s revival

Survey shows excitement, support for Anchor’s revival

Aug 26, 2021

Harpswell Aging at Home’s Lunch with Friends to return in September

Harpswell Aging at Home’s Lunch with Friends to return in September

Aug 26, 2021

Barn sale preparations underway

Barn sale preparations underway

Aug 18, 2021

Holbrook Community Foundation to host community breakfast

Holbrook Community Foundation to host community breakfast

Aug 16, 2021

Online auction opens holiday fair

Online auction opens holiday fair

Aug 13, 2021

Shredding service returns

Shredding service returns

Aug 13, 2021

Town to update comprehensive plan

Town to update comprehensive plan

Aug 11, 2021

Harpswell News joins nonprofit news network

Harpswell News joins nonprofit news network

Jul 25, 2021

Harpswell Business Association regroups

Harpswell Business Association regroups

Jul 25, 2021

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