State’s 2024 construction plan includes $3M for Ewing Narrows Bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation's 2024 work plan includes $3 million to paint and repave the Ewing Narrows Bridge between Harpswell Neck and Sebascodegan Island.
Harpswell’s part-time planner to retire, town to seek full-time replacement
Harpswell's part-time town planner, Mark Eyerman, plans to retire this summer or fall, and the town intends to hire a full-time planner in his place. Eyerman, a contractor, works about 20 hours per week for Harpswell.
After early success, town adopts program to recruit young firefighters
After the early success of a homegrown program to recruit young volunteer firefighters, the town is adopting the program — and hiring one of its members.
Harpswell honors eldest resident with Boston Post Cane
Richard Bradford Parks, a 99-year-old veteran of World War II and former lobsterman, woodcarver, game biologist, and state conservation official, is officially Harpswell's eldest resident.
Editor’s Corner: Your newspaper
We often say the Harpswell Anchor is your newspaper. We, the staff, are the stewards of the newspaper. But the newspaper belongs to the community. The Anchor’s coverage of last week’s weather exemplifies this community ownership.
Law enforcement investigating antisemitic graffiti on Great Island
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating antisemitic graffiti at an intersection on Great Island. The graffiti includes a swastika and a brief message invoking the Holocaust.
Ballot set for town election
Two incumbent town officials will stand for reelection without opposition in Harpswell's election this March. Select Board member David Chipman and Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors member Frank Wright will be the only candidates on the ballot, according to Town Clerk Cathy Doughty.
Deadline nears to run in town election
Harpswell Select Board member David Chipman will seek another three-year term in March, while school board member Frank Wright also appears likely to run again.
Select Board advances proposal for parking, trails at Clark Cove land
The Harpswell Select Board has advanced a proposal to improve public access to a state property on Allen Point Road with a quarter-mile of shorefront.
Future of School House 1913 restaurant uncertain after fire
The future of The School House 1913 restaurant on Harpswell Neck is uncertain after a fire in an apartment above the restaurant on Nov. 28. Despite a quick stop by firefighters and minimal damage to the restaurant space, the business has been closed since the fire.
