J. Craig Anderson

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Harpswell Anchor reporter J. Craig Anderson is a veteran journalist whose work has earned state, regional and national awards. Please send comments or news tips to craig@harpswellanchor.org.

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‘An architect of our community life’: Longtime Harpswell volunteer receives statewide award

Don Miskill has held onto a simple lesson his father imparted when he was young. "He just looked at me and said, 'People deserve your best effort every day,'" Miskill said in an interview.

byJ. Craig Anderson

April 1, 2026

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Orr’s Island Republican launches challenge to Senate president

Orr's Island resident Bernard "Ben" Porter said running for office was the last thing on his mind when he retired recently from his second career as a cybersecurity expert.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 31, 2026

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Residents approve comp plan, ordinance changes at annual Town Meeting

A crowd of about 250 Harpswell residents approved a wide-ranging slate of local issues at their annual Town Meeting on Saturday, including updates to four local ordinances and the new comprehensive plan.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 14, 2026

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UPDATED: Passersby save Harpswell man on fire in dramatic citizen rescue

Two good Samaritans spotted a man on fire outside his burning vehicle on Friday morning along Harpswell Neck Road and used snow to put out the flames, according to an eyewitness and local fire officials.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 12, 2026

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Select Board members criticize colleague’s Clark Cove advocacy

Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson and member Matt Gilley on Thursday criticized member David Chipman for using his position to advocate against a referendum involving Clark Cove despite his personal ties to nearby property.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 6, 2026

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HNPEA pauses youth summer camp for 2026

The Harpswell Neck Physical Education Association has put its youth summer camp on pause for 2026, citing the need to address facility repairs and other challenges before resuming in 2027.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 6, 2026

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Recycling center resumes full service after equipment accident

Harpswell's A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center and Transfer Station returned to normal operations on Friday after an equipment accident temporarily rendered its trash compactors inoperable.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 6, 2026

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Equipment accident temporarily limits services at recycling center

An equipment accident has temporarily disrupted operations at Harpswell's A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center and Transfer Station. The facility remains open to accept trash and compost, but can't take recycling or returnables.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 5, 2026

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Debate about Clark Cove lingers as Harpswell heads to Town Meeting

Harpswell voters will decide a slate of local issues at this year's annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14, including a contested referendum about improving public access to a state-owned parcel at Clark Cove.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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Johnson seeks 5th term on Harpswell Select Board

Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson is seeking his fifth term, facing off against challenger Ellen Glew for one of three seats on the town's governing board.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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‘An architect of our community life’: Longtime Harpswell volunteer receives statewide award

Orr’s Island Republican launches challenge to Senate president

Residents approve comp plan, ordinance changes at annual Town Meeting

UPDATED: Passersby save Harpswell man on fire in dramatic citizen rescue

Select Board members criticize colleague’s Clark Cove advocacy

HNPEA pauses youth summer camp for 2026

Recycling center resumes full service after equipment accident

Equipment accident temporarily limits services at recycling center

Debate about Clark Cove lingers as Harpswell heads to Town Meeting

Johnson seeks 5th term on Harpswell Select Board

Select Board approves $15K to dispose of abandoned boat

Library Connections: What are you reading?

Harpswell’s Private Chef: A practical April dinner

J. Craig Anderson

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