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.
Harpswell backs school budget, Republicans prefer Piantidosi in congressional primary
Harpswell voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of school budget questions at the polls on Tuesday, June 11. Meanwhile, the town's Republican voters backed Andrew Piantidosi as the GOP challenger to eight-term U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree in the 1st Congressional District.
Solar contractor proposes array at Mitchell Field
A solar contractor is proposing to lease 5 acres of George J. Mitchell Field for up to 35 years to install a community solar farm.
Select Board appoints Aquaculture Working Group to explore concerns
The Harpswell Select Board has established a new Aquaculture Working Group in response to concerns about the growth of the industry off the town's coast.
Bailey Islander and Vietnam-era veteran participates in Honor Flight
Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Minerva "Minnie" Vazquez, of Bailey Island, served in the military for more than 20 years. As a medic stationed in San Francisco during the Vietnam War, she cared for troops wounded in combat.
Town selects architecture firm to conduct study, design central emergency services facility
Port City Architecture, of Portland, will conduct a feasibility study regarding the future construction of a central emergency services facility on Mountain Road in Harpswell.
Dinghy and ‘haul-off’ may stand in for Potts Point dock
A temporary solution may allow users of the Potts Point town dock, destroyed in January's storms, to access their dinghies for the 2024 boating season.
