Water access, economic impact among Harpswell residents’ climate change concerns
Dozens of residents shared their concerns about how climate change might affect Harpswell at a recent workshop hosted by the town's Comprehensive Plan Task Force.
MSAD 75 parents demand action to stop ‘escalating violence’ among students
A group of concerned parents is calling for additional measures to combat what they described as a recent increase in violent incidents and threats against students in the local public school system.
School board member warns of ongoing ‘micromanagement’ of superintendent’s office
A local school board member and former school district superintendent are warning against ongoing "micromanagement" of the superintendent's office by at least one board member, revealing new details about the superintendent's departure in an attempt to curb the behavior that pushed him to resign.
Harpswell sidesteps major storm damage Saturday
Harpswell avoided any major damage Saturday from the former Hurricane Lee, which has been recategorized as a post-tropical cyclone.
Hurricane Lee to bring high winds, coastal flooding to Harpswell Saturday
Harpswell residents are being advised to hunker down and avoid the shoreline Saturday as Hurricane Lee grazes the Maine coast.
School officials update trans student policy draft to address legal concerns
The local school board's Policy Committee has updated its proposed anti-discrimination policy for transgender and gender-expansive students to address legal concerns around withholding information about a student's gender identity from their parents or guardians.
New owner plans to convert former Harpswell Coastal Academy into office space
The Harpswell Coastal Academy site's new owner plans to convert more than half of the former charter school into office space, according to an application filed with the Harpswell Planning Board in late August.
Harpswell fishing advocate battles winds of change
Harpswell resident Jerry Leeman III sits in an office chair at a dining room table with his father, Jerry Leeman Jr., on a nearby couch watching TV.
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.
