Guinea pigs invade Cundy’s Harbor in new children’s book
Inspired by its beauty and close-knit community, author Kayla James set her new children's book, "The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig 2," in Cundy's Harbor.
Gallery: From a fun run to a solemn prayer, Cundy’s Harbor Days celebrates the community and honors its heritage
Cundy's Harbor Days has mermaids on land and boaters in blindfolds, but the annual festival also has a serious side, with a traditional blessing of the fleet and fundraisers to support the village's independent fire department.
Gallery: In this annual Cundy’s Harbor odyssey, many leave but few return dry
An action-packed highlight of the annual Cundy's Harbor Days festival, the lobster crate races at Holbrook's Wharf send most of those brave enough to enter into the harbor after just a few steps. In this year's version, just three contestants — all in the under-100-pound category — returned to the float dry.
From a kitchen far, far away: Chef with Hollywood connections premieres at Harpswell Neck’s Auburn Colony
The dining hall at the historic Auburn Colony in South Harpswell overflowed with members on a Wednesday evening in July. A breeze off Casco Bay ruffled the sheer white curtains. There was an energy in the air, a buzz of anticipation.
Island artist’s coloring book reflects landmarks and wildlife of his hometown
A new coloring book for all ages features landmarks and wildlife from throughout Harpswell, each page hand-drawn by an illustrator who grew up on the islands.
Filming fear on Bailey Island
The boathouse on Bailey Island is dark and cold. A couple of long, wooden kayaks coated in dust are pushed to the side behind a stack of lobster traps. Johnny Berchtold kneels in a pool of light, trying to ignite an old tin heater. He looks up and peers into threatening shadows, then turns his attention back to the task at hand.
In ‘life-changing’ program, Mt. Ararat theater students learn what makes a good show great
High school theater is a rite of passage for many students, but for the cast and crew of Mt. Ararat Stage Company's "A Year with Frog and Toad," it's much more.
A lobster house in winter: Cook’s embraces offseason role as island outpost
The wind off Garrison Cove was wicked on New Year's Day. The temperature on Bailey Island was in the low 20s, with a wind chill that made it feel like single digits. The sun had set by 4:15 p.m., and the temperature continued to drop in the cold blue of evening.
Photo gallery: Administration building down, slab’s removal in progress
Visitors to Harpswell's George J. Mitchell Field will see a different landscape this year. On the waterfront at the town park, the administration building is down, and the remnants of the building will soon follow.
Photo gallery: Demolition of administration building begins
After years of debate about what to do with a town-owned building at George J. Mitchell Field, demolition of the Cold War-era structure is underway. Residents voted to take down the long-vacant waterfront building, known as the administration building or Building 126, in June.
