Harpswell Schoolhouse property sold
The Harpswell Schoolhouse property has been sold to the owners of two other local businesses.
From humble beginnings on Orr’s Island, Hatch on Maine emerges into largest space yet
Looking for unique gifts? What about a decorative pillow with a nautical chart of Harpswell? Maybe "Good Morning Captain" soap? Or a fluffy toy goat, chicken or duck?
New Harpswell venture Sip Seas pairs local foods with fine wines
Abby Wakefield and Sara Kronon hatched a plan to start a new business in Harpswell while slurping oysters on the half shell and quaffing sparkling rose wine at a local restaurant.
From smoky brisket to huge cinnamon rolls, new cafe impresses Brunswick with eclectic offerings and large portions
Fried chicken on a jumbo biscuit with sausage gravy and a drizzle of maple syrup. Beef on weck, a favorite in Buffalo, New York, with thinly sliced roast beef piled high on a homemade kaiser roll topped with caraway seeds and coarse salt. A "big smoked breakfast" with brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, two eggs, home fries and toast. Hungry yet?
‘Ancient Mariners’ still coming to Maine
Remember the boating couple with a combined age surpassing 200 who called themselves the Ancient Mariners?
Orr’s Island author publishes epic fantasy novel — and she’s just 17
Starting at 13, Kelsey Peck pored over the pages of her manuscript, draft after draft, year after year, until publishing her 731-page fantasy novel "Godslayers" in May, right after high school graduation and her 17th birthday.
Cook’s owners buy Harpswell Neck wedding venue
Live Well Farm, an enchanting Harpswell Neck celebration and wedding venue treasured by scores of brides and grooms, has new owners. And they're no strangers to Harpswell.
Harpswell Schoolhouse to reopen with ever-changing menu
The Harpswell Schoolhouse restaurant will have a soft reopening on Aug. 1 after a recent, temporary closure.
New generation aims to revitalize family farm at gateway to Harpswell
For more than 200 years, the sprawling farmhouse and barns at Skolfield Farm, also known as Merrucoonegan Farm, have perched high on a hill like a historical gateway to Harpswell.
Harpswell Neck boxer knocked out opponents — and discrimination
Lisa Kuronya Coombs is tall and thin, a graceful blonde with light blue-green eyes that sparkle like a crystal chandelier. You might think she's a fashion model. You'd be wrong. Kuronya Coombs is a boxer.
