Man, dog rescued after lobster boat explodes in Harpswell waters
A captain and his dog were rescued by onlookers after his lobster boat exploded and caught fire in Harpswell waters south of Upper Flag Island on Saturday.
Harpswell lands $80K grant to map impacts of sea-level rise
Harpswell has been awarded an $80,000 state grant to create a detailed interactive mapping tool to estimate and map future flooding from sea-level rise and storm surge.
Harpswell leaders explore novel approach to building fire station
Now that Harpswell voters have approved building a $6 million municipal fire and rescue station on Mountain Road, town leaders are hoping to hire a professional manager early in the process to help keep the project on schedule and within budget.
Harpswell-led law to ease coastal recovery from 2024 storms enacted
A bill initiated and co-written by Harpswell officials to support coastal rebuilding after two destructive storms in January 2024 has been signed into law.
Harpswell Select Board appoints new Fisheries Committee
The Harpswell Select Board has chosen seven residents to serve on a new committee that will advise the town on matters related to Harpswell fisheries.
Ask the Anchor: What’s going on with Eagle Island?
Question: Is there any status update on the Eagle Island State Historic Site? It was closed for all of 2024 due to the January storms. Is there any hope of it being open in 2025? Are there still park rangers or video presentations about Adm. Peary available?
MSAD 75 approves policy to lock student phones in pouches during school day
The local school board has unanimously approved a new policy that will require middle and high school students to lock away their phones and other devices in special pouches during the school day.
Harpswell Conservation Commission seminar explores ‘Power of Plants’
The Harpswell Conservation Commission recently hosted the third installment in a lecture series about understanding and preserving the…
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust loses AmeriCorps member in funding cuts
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is among dozens of Maine nonprofits that lost an AmeriCorps member this spring after the Trump administration announced sweeping program cuts.
Town leaders cheer referendum results, but not all residents happy
Town leaders praised the outcome of Harpswell's June 10 special referendum and thanked voters for approving a new municipal fire station and other items. But some residents, particularly those who oppose the voter-approved demolition of a 70-year-old building at George J. Mitchell Field, voiced frustration with the process.
