Doug Warren

20 posts

Doug Warren, of Orr’s Island, retired from a career as an editor at the Portland Press Herald, Miami Herald and Boston Globe. He serves as vice president of the Harpswell News Board of Directors.

2 minute read

News

Home of Bailey Island post office for sale, with restrictions

The Bailey Island Post Office property is back on the market, but lovers of the 04003 ZIP code shouldn't be concerned. Barring unexpected action by the U.S. Postal Service, the 864-square-foot building will remain a functioning postal facility for the foreseeable future.

byDoug Warren

August 30, 2025

5 minute read

Features

‘Something magical’: Chance encounter connects two harpists on Bailey Island

Bianca Darcey had a dilemma. The young harpist from Italy loved spending time each summer at her family's home on Orr's Island. But harps don't travel easily, and finding an instrument to practice on during her month in Harpswell was always a challenge.

byDoug Warren

September 26, 2024

6 minute read

Features

How Harpswell’s unique nature forged its volunteer fire departments

The history of fire and rescue services in Harpswell starts with the town's sprawling geography — a peninsula and a collection of islands with 216 miles of coastline — and the independent nature of its dispersed early settlers.

byDoug Warren

August 4, 2024

2 minute read

News

New Wilderness Rescue Team forms in response to trail incidents

In the wake of challenging responses to injuries suffered by hikers on Cliff Trail, Devil's Back and the Giant's Stairs, fire and rescue personnel in Harpswell are working together to form a Wilderness Rescue Team.

byDoug Warren

September 22, 2023

4 minute read

News

Cousins’ fascination with island history gives rise to new organization

Talk about getting a blast from the past! The folks gathered around the big rectangular table in the kitchen of Connie Johnson's home on Bailey Island are ignoring the spectacular view of Pond and Ragged islands from the picture window.

byDoug Warren

July 31, 2023

4 minute read

Features

New leader helps Orr’s Island Library add patrons, programs and volunteers

Sparkling spring sunshine pours through the windows of the beautifully appointed Sue Fisher Moren Memorial Reading Room in the Orr's Island Library. Nearby, a box of donated books waits to be sorted.

byDoug Warren

May 3, 2023

6 minute read

News

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going’

It can be a good thing, before going out, to glance in the mirror and see what kind of face you're presenting to the world. A closer look at the features reflected in the glass might even tell you something about where you have been and where you might be going.

byDoug Warren

May 1, 2023

1 minute read

News

Benefit to support Orr’s Island lobsterman

Orr's Island lobsterman Mark Wilson suffered a stroke recently while at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He received immediate care but remains hospitalized at Mass General.

byDoug Warren

February 19, 2023

3 minute read

Features

Harpswell Coastal Academy students learn and serve with cemetery project

Most days, the cemeteries of Harpswell are places of quiet beauty and solitary reflection where "the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep," to lift a line from "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," penned by Thomas Gray in England back in 1750.

byDoug Warren

January 3, 2023

2 minute read

News

Burpees for Turkeys benefits food bank

Clients at Wilcox Wellness and Fitness in Brunswick got a chance to turn the tables on their personal trainers during the annual Burpees for Turkeys event on Nov. 19.

byDoug Warren

December 4, 2022

Doug Warren

Home of Bailey Island post office for sale, with restrictions

‘Something magical’: Chance encounter connects two harpists on Bailey Island

How Harpswell’s unique nature forged its volunteer fire departments

New Wilderness Rescue Team forms in response to trail incidents

Cousins’ fascination with island history gives rise to new organization

New leader helps Orr’s Island Library add patrons, programs and volunteers

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going’

Benefit to support Orr’s Island lobsterman

Harpswell Coastal Academy students learn and serve with cemetery project

Burpees for Turkeys benefits food bank

Harpswell’s Private Chef: Trusting the process

Never Not Amazed: If you think

Absent-minded birder grateful for help

Doug Warren

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