Aquaculture is transforming Harpswell’s waterfront. Floating oyster cages and marker buoys now share space with lobster traps, signaling a shift driven by warming waters, market demand and entrepreneurial newcomers.
This special report examines the promise and friction of that shift — from farmers and chefs embracing change to fishermen raising concerns. It also highlights Harpswell’s response, which could serve as a model for other towns.
Through stories of working people, local food and public process, “Cultivating the Coast” looks at what’s changing in Harpswell — and how the town is trying to manage it.
