Harpswell-led law to ease coastal recovery from 2024 storms enacted
A bill initiated and co-written by Harpswell officials to support coastal rebuilding after two destructive storms in January 2024 has been signed into law.
Harpswell Select Board appoints new Fisheries Committee
The Harpswell Select Board has chosen seven residents to serve on a new committee that will advise the town on matters related to Harpswell fisheries.
Ask the Anchor: What’s going on with Eagle Island?
Question: Is there any status update on the Eagle Island State Historic Site? It was closed for all of 2024 due to the January storms. Is there any hope of it being open in 2025? Are there still park rangers or video presentations about Adm. Peary available?
MSAD 75 approves policy to lock student phones in pouches during school day
The local school board has unanimously approved a new policy that will require middle and high school students to lock away their phones and other devices in special pouches during the school day.
Harpswell Conservation Commission seminar explores ‘Power of Plants’
The Harpswell Conservation Commission recently hosted the third installment in a lecture series about understanding and preserving the…
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust loses AmeriCorps member in funding cuts
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is among dozens of Maine nonprofits that lost an AmeriCorps member this spring after the Trump administration announced sweeping program cuts.
Town leaders cheer referendum results, but not all residents happy
Town leaders praised the outcome of Harpswell's June 10 special referendum and thanked voters for approving a new municipal fire station and other items. But some residents, particularly those who oppose the voter-approved demolition of a 70-year-old building at George J. Mitchell Field, voiced frustration with the process.
Study proposes solutions to flood-proof 2 low-lying roads
A grant-funded engineering study proposes a variety of solutions to mitigate flooding on two low-lying roads in Harpswell, including temporary flood barriers that would narrow the roads to one lane during storms.
Interim planner made permanent, town adds new hires
The Harpswell Select Board has appointed Margaret McIntire as permanent town planner and approved three new hires.
Select Board approves $621K contract for Peabody Road improvements
The Harpswell Select Board has unanimously approved a $621,000 contract with Richmond-based All States Construction Inc. for improvements…
