Editor’s Corner: Independence and transparency
Like many news observers in Maine, I read with interest recent reports about the money behind the purchase of 22 Maine newspapers by a national nonprofit.
$50K from climate program will fund engineering to protect roads against flooding
The town will use a $50,000 grant from a state climate change program to design improvements for two roads where flooding could cut off residents from their homes and fishermen from town landings and wharves.
Harpswell voters oppose Pine Tree Power, embrace right to repair
Harpswell voters were in step with the rest of the state on Tuesday, Nov. 7, opposing a public takeover of Maine's power companies while backing a "right to repair" for independent garages by wide margins.
Town seeks to honor oldest resident
The Harpswell Select Board has begun a search for the town's oldest resident in order to honor the long-lived individual with the Boston Post Cane.
Estes owner proposes new plan to convert restaurant into home
The owner of the former Estes Lobster House is seeking permission to take down part of the building and convert the rest into a home. Larry Crooker owns the South Harpswell property through Estes Properties LLC.
R.A. Webber to restore Giant’s Stairs Trail
The Harpswell Select Board has contracted R.A. Webber & Sons Inc., of Cundy's Harbor, to restore the Giant's Stairs Trail and parking areas for $8,884. The board approved the contract on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Town will explore proposal to improve public access at Clark Cove, despite neighbors’ concerns
The town of Harpswell will explore a proposal to improve public access to Clark Cove via state land on Allen Point Road, although neighbors oppose the idea.
Editor’s Corner: An extraordinary show of support
On Aug. 27, I was one of the speakers at Foods of Harpswell. My colleague Janice Thompson organizes this event to thank Anchor donors and sponsors. For me, it was an opportunity to reflect on how far the Anchor has come in little more than two years.
Permanent food pantry at Town Office to replace mobile visits
The Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will open a satellite food pantry in a conference room at the Town Office.
Owner of Halfway Rock to partner with town in pursuit of Little Mark Island
Rather than continue to pursue sole ownership of Little Mark Island and Monument, the town of Harpswell now plans to submit a joint application with The Presumpscot Foundation, which owns Harpswell's Halfway Rock Light Station.
