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Town committees hear proposal for solar array on old landfill

Town committees hear proposal for solar array on old landfill

By Sam Lemonick • October 5, 2026

It's not exactly trash to treasure, but an old landfill behind Harpswell's current Transfer Station could be the site of a solar array that powers several nearby municipal buildings.

Clam die-off from algal bloom could devastate marine life and harvester incomes in Harpswell

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Clam die-off from algal bloom could devastate marine life and harvester incomes in Harpswell

By Sam Lemonick • September 11, 2026

Clam diggers and other harvesters are reporting huge shellfish die-offs in mudflats around town. Harpswell's harbormaster and marine resources administrator, Darcie Couture, said it may be linked to a type of algae that's not toxic to humans but is known to kill shellfish.

Special Reports

The $42 Million Question

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

byHarpswell Anchor

August 31, 2026