Town’s draft budget up 11.41%, taxes expected to rise 3%
The town's draft 2022 budget totals $6,337,339, an increase of $649,236 or 11.41% over 2021. The budget increase will not translate to an identical increase in property taxes.
Candidates lining up for House race
Voters in Harpswell and east Brunswick will elect a new member of the Maine House of Representatives this year. Three candidates — all Harpswell residents — have entered the race.
Great Island financial advisor aims to facilitate progress in House
Great Island Democrat Sheila Menair says her skills in finance and negotiation would help her bring together different perspectives to make progress in the Legislature.
Harpswell Neck candidate wants to advocate for people in poverty
Harpswell Neck Democrat Cheryl Golek hopes to use her firsthand experience with poverty and social services to effect change in the Maine House of Representatives.
Lifelong Cundy’s Harbor resident back for second shot at House
Republican Stephen W. "Bubba" Davis, a lifelong resident of Cundy's Harbor, will run for the Maine House of Representatives for a second time in 2022.
Harpswell’s climate force defends roads, town landings against rising seas
As global leaders negotiate commitments to reduce emissions around the world, a small group of Harpswell residents gathers in the town office to address climate change at the local level.
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust embarks on leadership transition
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust will embark on a leadership transition Feb. 1, as the second executive director in the history of the organization moves into a half-time role and HHLT's outreach director takes on the title of acting executive director.
Hawkes resigns from school board, select board to pick replacement
Alison Hawkes, a Harpswell representative to the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors since 2016, resigned on Jan. 19.
Paramedic ‘fly car’ crashes during snowstorm
The "fly car" that Mid Coast Hospital paramedics use to respond to medical emergencies in Harpswell crashed in Brunswick during a snowstorm on Jan. 7.
Town orders $554,592 fire truck
A new fire truck for use by the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department will cost the town $554,592 and replace a 30-year-old vehicle.
