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.
Bailey Islander receives award for volunteerism
A Bailey Island woman who serves the community through initiatives for older adults and leadership in her church received the Brunswick Rotary Club's Walter H. "Doc" Phillips Memorial Award during a ceremony at the Harpswell Town Office on Nov. 16.
Fire damages apartment above School House 1913 restaurant
Fire damaged an apartment over The School House 1913 on Tuesday, Nov. 28, but a swift response prevented the fire from spreading to the restaurant.
Select Board appoints task force to develop policy on short-term rentals
The Harpswell Select Board has appointed a task force to examine the impact of short-term rentals and draft a policy. Nine members were chosen from among 29 applicants, demonstrating strong interest in how the town might regulate the growing industry.
