Town contracts expert on affordable housing
The Select Board has hired a consultant from New Hampshire to help the town explore the issue of affordable housing.
Town ballot asks for $50K to close gap for emergency communications upgrades
In addition to the budget referendum for Maine School Administrative District 75, Harpswell voters will see a town ballot with one question on June 13.
Gorham firm to replace tower at Orr’s Island Fire Station
The Harpswell Select Board has contracted a Gorham firm to build a new, 100-foot-tall emergency communications tower at the Orr's Island Fire Station for $121,720.
Editor’s Corner: More stories than time
Two months ago in this space, I wrote about why I work at the Anchor and what I like about my work. My goal was to draw attention to the Anchor's search for a full-time reporter and to attract candidates who believe in our vision for a nonprofit community newspaper.
School board votes 12-2 to allow rainbow crosswalk
Mt. Ararat High School will get a rainbow crosswalk on June 1, after the school board voted to allow the crosswalk 12-2 on April 27.
Finalist for MSAD 75 superintendent withdraws, board considers interim hire
The top choice to become Maine School Administrative District 75's next superintendent has withdrawn, so the district may turn to an interim leader next year.
Select Board approves ‘advisory shoulders’ in effort to curb speeding on Basin Point Road
The Harpswell Select Board hopes to address persistent complaints about speeding on Basin Point Road with a new striping pattern and potentially with "speed cushions."
Select Board inks deal for LED lighting at Town Office
The town will pay a Woolwich contractor $25,210.34 to install LED lighting inside the Town Office. A grant and a rebate will cover the cost of the conversion, which aims to reduce energy costs and shrink the town's carbon footprint.
Select Board approves $30 hike in Transfer Station fee
The Select Board has raised the fee to dispose of materials at the Transfer Station from $145 to $175 per ton, effective Tuesday, May 2.
Harpswell’s 1st fire administrator to retire
Harpswell's first fire administrator, Arthur "Art" Howe III, will retire July 10 after six years on the job and nearly a half-century in public safety. Howe, 68, announced his retirement "with bittersweet feelings" on March 23.
