George Bradbury

Happy New Year! If your New Year's resolutions include giving back to your community, there are many organizations looking for volunteers. Our fire departments always need volunteers. There are opportunities with Harpswell Aging at Home and many more organizations.

We are entering the last month of the year! This means the temperatures are falling and storms could bring ice or snow. As the weather grows colder, it may be wise to have your vehicle looked over. The cold takes a toll on car batteries. It is also a good idea to have snow tires.

The fine for placing snow or slush on a public way is $205. The fine for operating a snow-removal vehicle with inadequate auxiliary lights is $154.

A reader asked what to do if they hit a deer. First, you should call your local police or, in Harpswell, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at 800-501-1111 or 911. If you or another person is hurt, tell dispatch so they can send fire and rescue.

The summer season has come to an end and all the summer memories have been made, which can only mean one thing: Back-to-school season has begun! Please be sure to leave your house with plenty of time to get to school or work, or to run your errands in town. Remember that at almost every town road, there could be one to 10 children waiting for the bus.

The fine for following a fire truck within 500 feet is $152. The fine for following any other emergency vehicle within 150 feet is $154. Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle is a Class E crime that can result in arrest. The fine for following any other vehicle too closely is $152.

Here we are in July, which means we are celebrating Independence Day. This means cookouts, family parties and fireworks!

Memorial Day has come and gone, which means cottages are opening up and Airbnbs are getting busy. The town comes alive this time of year, and with more traffic on the road, more emergencies can happen.

Remember to swap out your snow tires. The fine for driving with studded snow tires out of season is $152.

In 2024, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office received 28 reports of fraud from the town of Harpswell. This number is too high, as the victims of this crime are usually out thousands of dollars. Here are a few helpful tips to avoid falling victim to scams.