Harpswell to vote in May on updated federal flood maps
Harpswell voters will decide at a special Town Meeting in May whether to adopt updated flood maps to keep the town enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program.
No free disposal for storm debris, but help may be on the way
Orr's Island resident Scott Gile was disappointed to learn that good Samaritans who pick up coastal debris from January's back-to-back storms must pay to dispose of it at the local transfer station.
Unopposed for reelection, school board member aims to serve all residents
In an era of heated conflict for the local school board, Harpswell resident Frank Wright seeks to bring down the temperature with his calm, deliberative, respectful demeanor.
Coastal rebuilding in ‘limbo’ as residents await answers
Bailey Island lobsterman and building contractor Guy Baker would like to rebuild the large wharf on his property that was torn to pieces in January’s coastal storms, but there are several unknowns.
Select Board incumbent faces write-in challenger
Harpswell Select Board member David Chipman is running for reelection against a write-in challenger, fishing industry advocate Jerry Leeman III. Chipman points to his vast wealth of experience serving on town boards and committees, while Leeman says he is running because Harpswell has been placing too many restrictions on private property rights.
School district responds to complaint about group for students of color
The local school district has agreed to change how it promotes a high school affinity group for students of color after receiving a complaint from a think tank known for opposing "woke" anti-racism curricula.
Harpswell father, son charged in antisemitic graffiti incidents
A Harpswell father and son have been charged with two counts of criminal mischief in connection with antisemitic graffiti found at an intersection on Great Island.
Fishing advocate launches write-in bid for Harpswell Select Board
Fishing industry advocate Jerry Leeman III, of Orr's Island, announced Monday, Feb. 5, that he is running as a write-in candidate against incumbent David Chipman for a seat on the Harpswell Select Board.
Canoe-building projects let local students shine
Building a canoe isn't just an exercise for the hands — it also engages the mind in a variety of ways. In the case of Mt. Ararat Middle School students Keegan Pennell and Carter Decker, canoe-building has become a gateway to developing a greater passion for learning in general.
School district holds safety forums amid rising threats to students
Maine School Administrative District 75 recently hosted two forums to explain steps it is taking to keep children safe in an academic year marked by an unusually high number of threats to local students.
