Norah Maling
Norah Jean Maling, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, at The Vicarage by the Sea dementia care center in Harpswell, Maine.
Don’t worry, he’s friendly!
From Matt Newberg: Countless dog owners have said this to me, usually with an apologetic tone as the animal is making an approach. Maybe it's because they see a residual hint of fear in my eyes. (I've been bitten.) Or maybe it's because almost all dog owners say this. I've said it myself.
Stay in your lane
From Robin Casey: Harpswell drivers: Please, please, please follow the rules of the road, especially on our narrow main roads! If someone or something is close to your side of the road, whether pedestrian, bicyclist or vehicle, you need to slow down or stop — not swerve into the oncoming lane without clearance to do so.
Lorna Stilphen
Lorna Isabel (Johnson) Stilphen was born Dec. 5, 1931, on Orr's Island, Maine, the daughter of Hugh and Maria Johnson. Lorna grew up with her friend and future husband, Gerald Stilphen. Lorna passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 94.
Town must cap short-term rentals
By Chadwick Jacobs: My family rents in Harpswell. In February, while we were running errands, our dryer caught fire. We returned to a home filled with thick smoke and called 911.
Harpswell Schoolhouse restaurant announces closure
The Harpswell Schoolhouse, an upscale eatery at 506 Harpswell Neck Road, has announced that it is closing indefinitely.
Volunteer for roadside cleanup
From Gina Snyder: Harpswell's annual roadside cleanup in commemoration of Earth Day will take place the week of April 19-25. Earth Day, April 22, is right in the middle of the week.
Jean Hill
Jean Ann Brush Hill, 82, of Harpswell, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2026. She was married to her loving husband, John Robert Hill, for almost 58 years.
Please support Chuhuiv, Ukraine
By Jerry Klepner and Connie Sage Conner: Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Harpswell has raised more than $100,000 to help the people of Ukraine. Urgently needed items such as used vehicles and hospital maternity equipment were delivered to our friends in Chuhuiv in 2023 and 2024.
Appreciation for pre-K teacher
From Celeste Danforth: If you are fortunate enough to have a precious prekindergarten child or grandchild in Maggie York's new Harpswell pre-K class, you know how amazing Mrs. York is. For those who don't, all I can say is that it is great for Harpswell to have one of our own, a Harpswell resident, lead this class of young learners.
