Harpswell Marine Resources Committee wants yearlong ban on new aquaculture leases
The Harpswell Marine Resources Committee is asking the town's Select Board to impose a yearlong ban on new aquaculture leases.
1750s meetinghouse to get paint job, roof maintenance
The historic meetinghouse in Harpswell Center, a National Historic Landmark that predates the existence of the U.S. itself, will receive some long-awaited maintenance this year.
Town slashes fee for brush disposal
The town will temporarily slash the fee for brush disposal to provide relief for property owners as they continue to clean up from January's storms.
Town likely to delay vote on comprehensive plan
Harpswell will likely delay a vote on its new comprehensive plan after encountering pushback to parts of the plan during a hearing on April 10.
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Federal agencies encourage community to seek disaster aid by May 20 deadline
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration are encouraging Harpswell residents to apply for assistance with recovery from the January storms.
Select Board incumbent wins reelection
Harpswell Select Board member David Chipman withstood a challenge from write-in candidate Jerry Leeman III to win reelection, 829 to 493, on Saturday, March 9.
Peabody Road construction squeaks through at efficient Town Meeting
A grandfather's opposition to construction on Peabody Road, for fear it could transform the Harpswell Neck street into a "raceway," resulted in the only close vote at Harpswell's annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 9.
No surprises in Harpswell primary results
In Maine's presidential primary on Super Tuesday, March 5, Harpswell voters joined their counterparts across the state in backing the front-runners for both major parties — President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination and former President Donald Trump for the Republicans.
Voters to consider $7.4M budget at Town Meeting, decision on comp plan to come later
The agenda for Harpswell's annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 9, may be as notable for what isn't on it as what is. Voters won't decide on a new comprehensive plan or recommendations for short-term rentals, but they will consider a $7.4 million municipal budget that includes major infrastructure projects.
