Comprehensive Plan Task Force selects consultant
After a thorough review of consultants' proposals by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force, the select board has chosen the Yarmouth-based land use planning group Viewshed to assist the task force.
Study proposes $308K to shore up Garrison Cove landing
A study of the risk for flooding and erosion at Garrison Cove town landing, on Bailey Island, estimates a cost of $308,173 to replace the ramp and armor the shoreline.
Maine, memories and delicious food
In the July issue, I was pleased to read about Kathy and Sheldon Morse and their new dining venture at Henry Allen's Seafood. I have been a customer of the Morses since the summer of '00, when I stumbled into their newly opened lobster shack on Morse's Wharf at the end of Morse Shore Road.
Eager to help neighbors
When Harpswell Aging at Home was created seven years ago, one of the biggest concerns expressed by survey respondents was the ability to get routine repair and maintenance done on their homes.
Removal of campaign signs
It's always exciting to see the flourish of campaign signs come out prior to an election. They are indicative of activism, involvement, and interest in our democracy and our community.
Sebascodegan Artists to open show at Centennial Hall
The Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative will exhibit work by 16 members at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center from Aug. 12-28.
Governor appoints Harpswell physician assistant to state board
Gov. Janet Mills has appointed Harpswell resident Steven C. Blessington, a physician assistant at Maine Medical Center, to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Mills' office announced the appointment on Friday, July 8.
The Anchor is hiring!
The Harpswell Anchor is looking to hire an Advertising and Sponsorship Manager. Please read the description below, and if you're interested, contact Janice Thompson at janice@harpswellanchor.org or at (207) 504-4428.
Observations on the field
Recently, while walking Mitchell Field with my dog, I took an informal bird count. On the lower field, I chalked up a bobolink sighting right off the bat. These seasonal migrant birds are endangered and need the open meadows for raising their young.
Corn fritters
I just finished reading your June issue. I was born in 1931. I grew up during World War II. I got a kick out of the column about pancakes on Page 23 ("Cooking at 43° North: Hold the butter and syrup").
