School absences remain high after COVID-19 disruption
Student absences at local schools have declined slightly over the past year but remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to new data.
Brunswick Landing entrance to close for guard shack removal
The “back gate” entrance to Brunswick Landing via Merriconeag Road will be closed the week of Nov. 4…
Harpswell voters face key decisions on November ballot
Harpswell voters will head to the polls this November to make key decisions on local issues, including a…
Firefighter challenges state representative for local House seat
State Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, is running for a second term against Republican challenger Sean Hall, a Harpswell firefighter making his second bid for the House.
Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam by fake deputies
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says it is receiving a high volume of reports about a phone scam in which the scammers impersonate sheriff's deputies.
Harpswell signs $394K contract for townwide property revaluation
The town of Harpswell is preparing to conduct a townwide property revaluation with help from an appraisal firm. In late September, the Harpswell Select Board voted unanimously to enter into a $394,000 contract with Massachusetts-based Vision Government Solutions to conduct the revaluation in concert with the town's assessing department.
Hiker seriously injured in fall from Cliff Trail
An adult hiker was seriously injured Thursday, Oct. 10, after she fell roughly 25 feet from Harpswell’s Cliff…
Surprise addition of stop signs on Harpswell Road irks many residents
Harpswell officials say they were blindsided by a recent decision by the town of Brunswick to install new…
Kansas court ruling blocks Title IX update at Harpswell Community School
Harpswell Community School is among dozens of Maine public schools barred by a Kansas federal court from implementing new nationwide policies intended to protect students and school employees from harassment or discrimination based on sex and gender.
Uncharted waters: Data gaps obscure Harpswell’s groundwater capacity
Experts have a good understanding of Harpswell's potable water sources and extraction methods, but data limitations make it impossible to predict how many more residents the town's groundwater can support.
