J. Craig Anderson

353 posts

Harpswell Anchor reporter J. Craig Anderson is a veteran journalist whose work has earned state, regional and national awards.

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Outspoken school board conservative resigns, citing move to Florida

An outspoken conservative and parental rights advocate who was often a dissenting voice in policy discussions has resigned from the local school board, citing a planned move to Florida.

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 15, 2024

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Harpswell man in critical condition after crash

A Harpswell resident is in critical condition after his vehicle crashed into a tree along Harpswell Neck Road…

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 12, 2024

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Features

Harpswell fire and rescue departments gaze into an uncertain future

The future of Harpswell's fire and rescue services is clouded by challenges posed by the community's aging population, declining volunteerism, the need for private donations, climate change and other critical factors.

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 4, 2024

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Features

How are local fire departments funded?

Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue Chief David Mercier said Harpswell's volunteer fire departments rely on three main revenue sources: the town, ambulance fees and private donations.

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 4, 2024

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Features

Long-term planners expect future changes to emergency services

The challenges facing Harpswell's three volunteer fire and rescue departments aren't unknown to those planning for the town's long-term future.

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 4, 2024

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Town to seek more state input on public access plan for Clark Cove

At the urging of neighboring landowners, the town of Harpswell will ask the state to provide a more thorough assessment of the environmental impact of a town proposal to add parking and a trail to a state-owned shorefront parcel on Clark Cove.

byJ. Craig Anderson

August 2, 2024

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Mitchell Field building rehab in limbo after cost increase

A proposal to rehabilitate a dilapidated building at George J. Mitchell Field in Harpswell for use by local nonprofits is in limbo after consultants updated the project's estimated cost to as much as $3.6 million.

byJ. Craig Anderson

July 31, 2024

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Committee seeks to reduce size of proposed emergency services facility

Citing concerns about cost, Harpswell's Fire and Rescue Planning Committee has recommended reducing the size of a proposed emergency services facility on Mountain Road.

byJ. Craig Anderson

July 31, 2024