J.W. Oliver

J.W. Oliver

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J.W. Oliver is the editor of the Harpswell Anchor. A former editor and reporter at The Lincoln County News, he was the Maine Press Association's Journalist of the Year for 2017-18.

Flare take-back protects community and environment

A flare take-back program in Harpswell — the only program of its kind in Maine — is collecting hundreds of expired flares in its third year, protecting both the community and the environment. Meanwhile, a Harpswell legislator’s bill will help sustain the program and make it possible for more communities to participate.

Harpswell has a new road

Harpswell has a new road as of July: Willow’s Way. Willow’s Way branches off Hildreth Road, which branches off Mountain Road. The Harpswell Board of Selectmen approved the road name July 8.

Town re-ups contracts with county

The town will pay $451,265.55 for general law enforcement and $277,481.06 for marine patrol this year, contracting the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for both services.

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