Longtime Orr’s librarian out as board pursues new vision

Posted by Sam Lemonick | Dec 2, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Community

Tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station comes down

Posted by J.W. Oliver | Nov 22, 2022 | Health & Safety

Never Not Amazed: On gratitude

Posted by Erin O'Mara | Nov 14, 2022 | Columns

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

Posted by Lisa Botshon, Curtis Memorial Library | Nov 12, 2022 | Columns

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

Posted by Doug Warren | Nov 11, 2022 | Government & Politics

Harpswell Naturalist: Coyotes in Harpswell

Posted by Ed Robinson | Nov 11, 2022 | Columns

News

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

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

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