Sheriff’s Office shuts down fireworks show
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office shut down an informal fireworks show at Graveyard Point, South Harpswell, on July 9, according to Patrol Lt. Andrew Feeney.
Harpswell’s Wright begins year as chair of school board
Harpswell's Frank Wright took over as chair of the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors on July 1. The chair rotates among the district's four towns — Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham.
Giant’s Stairs to become ‘EarthCache’ site
Giant's Stairs, a popular destination for hikers and sightseers on Bailey Island, may attract more geology enthusiasts with its designation as an "EarthCache" site.
Harpswell Community Garden celebrates 10 years of growth
When Jane Covey began volunteering and growing at the Harpswell Community Garden around 2012, the garden saw persistent problems with drainage, water access and soil quality.
Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department honors outgoing officer
The Cundy's Harbor Volunteer Fire Department gathered to celebrate Rescue Capt. Rayford "Ray" Greene, who has resigned after 11 years of service, with a party at Holbrook's Lobster Grille on June 16.
Select board OKs plaque for cattle pound
A bronze plaque will soon mark the site of a historic cattle pound in Harpswell Center, after the Harpswell Board of Selectmen approved the idea. The board approved the request from the Brunswick Rotary Club on Thursday, June 23.
Town hires animal control officer, parks monitor
Gerard "Gerry" Ferrari has taken over as Harpswell's new animal control officer, while Cooper Hogan will join the town staff as a seasonal parks monitor. The Board of Selectmen approved the hires on Thursday, June 23.
Lightning strikes Orr’s Island Fire Station
Lightning struck the Orr's Island Fire Station the afternoon of June 17, damaging equipment and disrupting operations for the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department.
Town establishes Affordable Housing Working Group
A new Affordable Housing Working Group will oversee a study of Harpswell's needs in the area and what options might exist to address those needs.
Community celebrates grand opening of accessible trail
On Saturday, June 4, community members and hiking enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the grand opening of an inclusive trail, created last year to offer an opportunity for outdoor recreation that would be accessible to all.
