Record $30K raised by Harpswell Lobster Boat Races for Santa Fund
Organizers of the 33rd annual Harpswell Lobster Boat Races were thrilled to present the event’s largest-ever donation of $30,000 to the Harpswell Santa Fund in late September.
Ask the Anchor: Why is Route 123 bumpy while 24 is smooth?
Question from Ted Lindsey: Why is Route 24 as smooth as I-95 while Route 123 is riddled with bumps, cracks and potholes? While riding in an ambulance recently on 123, I felt every bump. Why such a difference between two state highways in the same town?
Bailey Island cafe owner’s ‘Make Assassinations Great Again’ bumper sticker sparks online furor, threats
A Bailey Island restaurant and its owners are facing a barrage of criticism and threats because of a now-removed bumper sticker on a co-owner’s vehicle that said, “Make Assassinations Great Again.”
Weather, ocean data to stream live from Cundy’s Harbor
The nonprofit Friends of Casco Bay has added telemetry equipment and a rooftop weather station to its existing data-collection site in Cundy's Harbor, with plans to offer the public online access to real-time ocean and weather data.
Law firm: Housing law will limit Harpswell’s home rule
A legal analysis by the Portland law firm Drummond Woodsum has found that a new state law intended to boost affordable housing in Maine will affect Harpswell's ability to restrict higher-density development.
Harpswell Aging at Home celebrates 10 years of service to community
Scores of local residents gathered at George J. Mitchell Field on Sept. 14 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Harpswell Aging at Home.
More wells running dry as drought grips Harpswell
The well that has supplied water to Karen Krag's family cottage on Bailey Island for more than 75 years ran dry for the first time this summer. Then it went dry again, and again — nine times and counting, she said.
Select Board awards $1.55M contract for boat launch
The Harpswell Select Board has selected Richmond-based contractor Wyman & Simpson Inc. to build a long-planned boat launch at town-owned George J. Mitchell Field for $1.55 million.
Ask the Anchor: Why is a hauled-out boat sitting at Mitchell Field?
Question from Robin Casey: Why is there an old, presumably abandoned boat permanently parked at Mitchell Field near the bandstand? It's such an eyesore.
Select Board advances 4 items to November ballot
The Harpswell Select Board voted 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 4, to send four local referendum questions to voters on a Nov. 4 ballot.
