Town loses $189,199 to vendor payment scam
The Harpswell Select Board has notified the community of a "cybersecurity fraud incident" in which town staff issued a large payment to a scammer posing as a legitimate vendor.
‘A firefighter’s firefighter’: Harpswell Fire Administrator Mike Drake dies at 52
Harpswell Fire Administrator Mike Drake, a lifelong firefighter and leader at multiple departments on the Midcoast, died unexpectedly last weekend at the age of 52.
Harpswell’s interim harbormaster chosen for permanent role
The town of Harpswell has chosen interim Harbormaster Darcie Couture to serve in the role permanently, after soliciting applications and conducting interviews for the position.
Work begins on more resilient town dock at Potts Point
Work is underway to replace the town dock at Potts Point, which was destroyed by back-to-back storms in January 2024, with a more resilient structure.
‘Unsung’ dock installers prepare Harpswell for summer
Across Harpswell, more than a thousand private docks are being assembled and readied for summer recreation and commercial use.
‘Lobsterwomen’ portraits spotlight local workers
In February, Freeport-based photographer Michelle Antoinette was mulling over ways to commemorate International Women's Day on March 8 when she received some inspiration from a friend.
New volunteers rescue support group for Cundy’s Harbor fire department
The Cundy's Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary was on life support in 2025 when local business owner Allison Hawkes and a group of friends stepped in to revive the organization before it slipped away.
Harpswell seeks new tenants for 2 wharf spaces near Orr’s Island Bridge
Harpswell is seeking new tenants for two small wharf spaces on town land next to the Orr's Island Bridge, with new selection criteria that favor commercial fishermen and marine businesses from Harpswell.
June referendum could add teeth to Harpswell’s dog leash rules
Harpswell voters will decide in June whether to let officials issue citations for dog owners who violate leash rules on town-owned properties such as Cliff Trail and George J. Mitchell Field.
District talks shift toward building new Harpswell Community School
In a span of months, local school district officials have gone from discussing the possibility of closing Harpswell's only public school to talk of building a brand-new facility.
