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Clark Cove referendum passes, Johnson wins 5th term

Clark Cove referendum passes, Johnson wins 5th term

By J.W. Oliver • March 14, 2026

The town will improve public access to state land on Clark Cove after a 732-405 vote in favor of the proposal on Saturday, March 14.

Also at the polls on Saturday, Kevin Johnson fended off a challenge from Ellen Glew to win a fifth term on the Harpswell Select Board, 789-303.

Guide to Town Meeting 2026

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Guide to Town Meeting 2026

By Harpswell Anchor • March 12, 2026

The Harpswell Anchor's second annual Guide to Town Meeting contains everything voters need to know before the Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14. You'll find our complete "Guide to Town Meeting" from the March print edition, plus bonus features — every story from 2.5 years of reporting on Clark Cove and all of your letters on the election and referendum issues.

A Good Read: A successful return

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A Good Read: A successful return

By Harpswell Anchor • March 11, 2026

When we reintroduced "A Good Read" in October 2024, the response was immediate and enthusiastic. We run two photos in each edition, but we have a growing backlog of submissions. We decided to publish this "special edition" to catch up — a little bit — and say thank you to everyone who brings the Anchor along on their travels.

Select Board members criticize colleague’s Clark Cove advocacy

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Select Board members criticize colleague’s Clark Cove advocacy

By J. Craig Anderson • March 6, 2026

Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson and member Matt Gilley on Thursday criticized member David Chipman for using his position to advocate against a referendum involving Clark Cove despite his personal ties to nearby property.

First Person: For ROMEOs kitchen maven, ‘Food is my love language’

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First Person: For ROMEOs kitchen maven, ‘Food is my love language’

By Jeffrey Good • March 4, 2026

"Growing up in Boston, my mom was first-generation Irish and my dad was first-generation Italian. For both of them, everything was about Sunday. In the morning, you go to church, get your doughnut — our big treat for the week — and then everything was about Sunday supper."

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Harpswell officials see what happens to recyclables after they leave town

Representatives of Harpswell's Recycling Center and Recycling Committee recently got their first look inside the facility where the town's recyclables are sorted for sale and eventual reuse.

bySam Lemonick

October 30, 2025