Town pursues solar energy deal
The town is pursuing a deal to buy solar energy from an out-of-town installation, a move with potential to shave 15% off its electricity costs.
Cundy’s Harbor Days returns with nearly full slate of events
Cundy’s Harbor Days was back the weekend of Aug. 6-8 with most of its marquee attractions after COVID-19…
New principal of Mt. Ararat High hails from Great Island
Harpswell students will have a new principal when they return to Mt. Ararat High School later this month — one who has a few things in common with them, as a graduate of the school who grew up on Great Island.
Tax rate up by 2 cents
Property owners will see a two-cent hike in Harpswell's tax rate this year, from $6.74 to $6.76 per $1,000 of valuation.
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.
Bailey Island lobsterman medaled in hammer throw at 1928 Olympics
From July 23 to Aug. 8, athletes from around the world will compete for national and personal glory…
A year later, Bailey Island remembers Julie Dimperio Holowach
Her name appears in countless reports about the only fatal shark attack in Maine history — first in the media frenzy last summer and now as the state takes measures to avoid another tragedy. But who was Julie Dimperio Holowach to Bailey Island and the family and friends who mourn her?
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.
Salvaged boat removed from beach
The town recently demolished and removed a boat from the beach at Mackerel Cove.
The boat sank to the bottom of the cove about a year ago, Harbor Master Paul Plummer told the selectmen June 24. The town had sought to have the boat removed by its owner ever since.
