Workshop on affordable housing offers no easy solutions
Dozens of Harpswell residents gathered Tuesday, Aug. 22, to discuss the town's lack of affordable housing, share their concerns and offer possible solutions to the complex problem.
School board prepares to adopt policy on trans students
The local school board is nearing adoption of its first-ever policy intended to foster a safe and accommodating environment for transgender and gender-expansive students.
At waterfront conversation, panel laments ongoing gentrification in Harpswell
As coastal Maine communities such as Harpswell continue to attract new seasonal and year-round residents from far and wide, there is a growing risk of longtime residents being priced out.
Kids liven up Harpswell theater group’s Wild West ‘Saga’
Harpswell audiences journeyed back to the Wild West in early August for three live performances filled with plottin', schemin', singin', dancin' and heaps of cowboy humor.
Sheriff’s Office renews enrollment push for program that tracks ‘wandering’ residents
In a sprawling community that is home to many older people, there is a greater risk of some residents with dementia or other cognitive issues getting confused and lost when they venture outdoors.
New owners aim to bring modern flair to historic Harpswell Inn
The new owners of the Harpswell Inn say they aim to preserve the centuries-old property's historic character while adding modern touches such as contemporary decor and electric vehicle chargers.
New Harpswell house-painting business already seeing high demand
When prospective customers call Place Painting in Harpswell to schedule an exterior painting job, owner Alex Rodway has to pull up his calendar for 2024. And even that is starting to fill up.
Local schools still grappling with pandemic-induced staffing losses
In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit public school districts like the shockwave from a nuclear blast. No one was prepared to make the drastic, immediate changes to how educators, students and their families would interact.
Harpswell Planning Board approves outdoor seating for Morse’s at Lookout Point
Diners at Morse's food truck-style eatery on Lookout Point in Harpswell will no longer need to schlep their own chairs to the scenic spot.
Vegetable Corner property listed for sale at $1.1M
The former site of the Vegetable Corner, a beloved Harpswell business that closed in September after decades of operation, has been listed on the market for just under $1.1 million.
