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Next HCS principal brings background as school administrator, Navy veteran

Next HCS principal brings background as school administrator, Navy veteran

By J.W. Oliver • March 31, 2026

The next principal of Harpswell Community School brings experience as an administrator in the district and a background as an intelligence analyst in the Navy.

The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors appointed Bridgette Ortiz to the position in a unanimous vote on Thursday, March 26.

Local man runs a lot and very far

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Local man runs a lot and very far

By Troy R. Bennett • March 30, 2026

Jack Wilson was not born to run. Entering the world many weeks premature, he weighed just under 2 pounds at birth. Emergency, lifesaving intubation inflated both of Wilson's collapsed lungs but left serious internal scarring. Though he survived, doctors told his parents not to expect any more miracles. Their son would never be anything like an athlete.

Clark Cove referendum passes, Johnson wins 5th term

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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.

UPDATED: Passersby save Harpswell man on fire in dramatic citizen rescue

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UPDATED: Passersby save Harpswell man on fire in dramatic citizen rescue

By J. Craig Anderson • March 12, 2026

Two good Samaritans spotted a man on fire outside his burning vehicle on Friday morning along Harpswell Neck Road and used snow to put out the flames, according to an eyewitness and local fire officials.

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.