Harpswell father, son plead guilty in antisemitic graffiti case
A Harpswell father and son have pleaded guilty to criminal mischief charges for defacing property in Harpswell, Bath and Brunswick with antisemitic graffiti in January.
Harpswell voters flock to polls early Tuesday
Dozens of Harpswell voters converged on the town’s sole polling location early Tuesday, driven by concerns including women’s…
Draft comprehensive plan includes nod to Harpswell’s Indigenous people
The working draft of Harpswell's 2024 comprehensive plan includes a statement known as a land acknowledgment, recognizing that what is now Harpswell once belonged to Indigenous people whose land was taken by European settlers.
Harpswell to lobby for changes to new fish house restrictions
The Harpswell Select Board has directed town staff to lobby Maine's congressional delegation to lift new federal restrictions on rebuilding damaged fish houses and other coastal structures.
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.
