Harpswell voters adopt comprehensive plan
More than 70% of Harpswell voters backed a new comprehensive plan in a town referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The count was 1,872 to 747.
Harpswell voters agree to build fire station, tear down administration building
Harpswell voters approved the construction of a $6 million central emergency services building, 818 to 734, and the demolition of a vacant waterfront building at George J. Mitchell Field, 877 to 676, in a town referendum on Tuesday, June 10.
Voters agree to rebuild town dock, reject funds for fishing organization
Harpswell voters approved $7.83 million in spending and the reconstruction of the town dock at Potts Point, but rejected a $5,000 contribution to a fishing advocacy organization in the second attempt to hold an annual Town Meeting at Harpswell Community School on Saturday, March 22.
State investigating fatal fire on Bailey Island
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office says it found a man's body while investigating a recent house fire on the east side of Bailey Island.
Harpswell voters elect 4 officials, approve funds for Brunswick library
Harpswell voters approved the town's annual contribution to the Brunswick library and elected four town officials, each unopposed, at the polls on Saturday, March 8.
Harpswell postpones annual Town Meeting as turnout exceeds gym’s capacity
Harpswell postponed its annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 8, as high-profile issues drove turnout that exceeded the capacity of the gym at Harpswell Community School. The polls for the election will remain open until 5 p.m., but the business meeting will be rescheduled and moved to a bigger venue.
Rotary recognizes Bailey Island couple for volunteerism
Two volunteer leaders of Harpswell Aging at Home received the fifth annual Walter H. "Doc" Phillips Memorial Award from the Brunswick Rotary Club in September.
Harpswell voters approve bond for boat launch, reject solar farm, back Democrats
Harpswell voters gave a strong endorsement for the construction of a $2 million boat launch at George J. Mitchell Field, rejected a proposal to allow a solar farm on the same property, and backed Democratic candidates for federal, state and county offices on Election Day.
Harpswell property tax rate climbs 26 cents
The Harpswell Select Board has set the 2024 property tax rate at $6.36 per $1,000 of valuation, up 26 cents, or 4.3%, over last year. Several factors influence the tax rate. The biggest is public education.
ReVision Energy presents proposal for solar farm at Mitchell Field
ReVision Energy says its offer to pay the town $8,000 per year to lease 5 acres of George J. Mitchell Field for a solar farm could go up as it determines expenses for the project.
