Harpswell clam shack Fat Pat’s sets sights on 2026 reopening
The owners of a ramshackle building on State Route 24 just south of the Harpswell-Brunswick line have good news for lovers of locally harvested fried clams.
Motorist collisions with deer on the rise in Harpswell
More Harpswell motorists have collided with deer in recent years, leading law enforcement and town officials to recommend heightened vigilance on local roads. Some are urging more residents to hunt the animals or allow local hunters on their land.
Select Board tiring of change orders to engineering contract
The Harpswell Select Board recently approved a $20,000 change order to its contract with the Massachusetts-based engineering firm GEI Consultants Inc. for work related to the construction of a town boat launch at George J. Mitchell Field.
Old shell (not that kind) found inside Harpswell shed
Veteran real estate agent Pat Lawson has seen many strange things in clients’ homes over the years, but Tuesday was the first time she’s ever had to request a bomb squad.
Two drivers injured in crash on Harpswell Islands Road
Two people were taken to area hospitals after a head-on collision Tuesday morning on Harpswell Islands Road just south of Trufant-Summerton Athletic Field.
OBIFD unveils monument to fire and rescue contributors
A new stone monument outside the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department station on Orr's Island is dedicated to all those who have contributed to the community's fire and rescue efforts.
Copper theft causes gas leak at Bailey Island gift shop
Two thieves tore out 40 feet of copper pipe from underneath Land's End Gift Shop on Bailey Island, causing a dangerous propane leak at the business, according to its owner.
Committee seeks volunteers for housing trust
The Harpswell Housing Committee is looking for a few dedicated housing advocates to form an independent, nonprofit trust that would help facilitate the creation of modestly priced housing in Harpswell.
Local U14 boys soccer team wins state final
The Merrymeeting Soccer Club's U14 boys team capped an undefeated season by winning the Soccer Maine Fall Classic League state championship on Nov. 2. The team defeated the Windham Youth Soccer Association 3-1 in the title match at Kents Hill School in Readfield.
Boat launch construction begins at Mitchell Field
Work has begun on a $1.55 million project approved by Harpswell voters to build a long-planned boat launch at George J. Mitchell Field.
