News intern wanted at Anchor
The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a news intern for the late spring and summer of 2023. Junior or senior standing in a collegiate journalism program is preferred, but not required.
Harpswell News welcomes new board members
Harpswell News, the nonprofit publisher of the Harpswell Anchor, recently welcomed two new board members.
Volunteers needed to clean up roadsides on Gilliam Day
John Gilliam Day, Harpswell's annual roadside cleanup in commemoration of Earth Day, is April 22. John Lewis Gilliam started the roadside cleanup because he was proud of and enamored by the beauty of his hometown.
Harpswell pediatrician to compete in state pageant
Harpswell resident Lizzie Baker, a pediatrician and volunteer, will compete for the title of Miss Maine for America Strong in South Portland on April 2. Baker was chosen to compete for the title from a field of local applicants.
Carbon emissions and dark skies
I would like to thank the town of Harpswell for its efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. A thank you to all the people involved who helped make this possible.
Local students make dean’s lists
Three students who live in Harpswell made the dean's lists of their college or university for the fall 2022 semester.
The legacy of HCA
I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently for a living history project at Harpswell Coastal Academy. I found the questions very thought-provoking and, at times, I struggled to find words and keep emotions in check.
A day to celebrate
I'm writing to celebrate Harpswell's first in-person town meeting in several years. Interested citizens will once again be able to gather at Harpswell Community School on Saturday, March 11, to hear from the town Select Board and have the opportunity to comment on and vote for the warrant articles.
Peter T. Blue
Peter Blue, 87, of Harpswell, died after a short illness on Jan. 21. He was a professional pianist, arranger, accompanist, conductor and music director in the various genres of jazz, pop, country and classical music.
Hamilton P. Starr
Hamilton P. Starr, 78, died Jan. 17 in his home on the hill on Bailey Island with his children by his side. He was born in 1945 to parents, Hezekiah and Dorothy Starr.
