
By Jessica Rivers • May 29, 2026
The Grammy-winning pianist Paul Sullivan performed to a full house at Islands Community Church on Bailey Island on May 2. The church put on the concert in memory of Jean Johnson, a member and volunteer who died when she was struck by a vehicle in January.

By J. Craig Anderson • May 29, 2026
A report by the investigator of an October 2025 house fire on Harpswell Neck confirms that a 78-year-old man found dead by firefighters had died of natural causes before the fire started, and that the fire started because another occupant failed to properly dispose of a lit cigarette.

By J. Craig Anderson • May 28, 2026
A voter-approved project to build a central station for Harpswell's municipal fire and rescue workers is facing setbacks on multiple fronts, including construction cost increases and possible delays to address environmental concerns.

By Hannah Miller • May 28, 2026
There was steady rain throughout Memorial Day observances in Harpswell this year, but roughly 50 people turned out with raincoats and umbrellas to watch the parade and ceremony in Harpswell Center.

By Hannah Miller • May 27, 2026
When Elijah Kellogg Church asked the Rev. Joseph Connolly to serve as interim pastor, neither the church nor Connolly expected the temporary post to last four years.

By Sam Lemonick • May 26, 2026
The Orr's Island Cemetery discovered dozens of bronze flag holders missing from veterans' graves just weeks before Memorial Day, an apparent theft that has cemetery associations and the town considering affordable alternatives to the expensive fixtures.

By J. Craig Anderson • May 22, 2026
A group of roughly 120 residents has given initial approval to Maine School Administrative District 75's proposed $61.2 million budget for the upcoming academic year.

By J. Craig Anderson • May 22, 2026
The town of Harpswell hopes to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 29, to open the new public boat launch at George J. Mitchell Field, but there were still a few issues to be worked out in the preceding week.
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