Sam Lemonick

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Sam Lemonick is a freelance reporter. He lives in Cundy's Harbor.

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Officials, residents discuss how to curb speeding near town line on Route 24

Town, county and state officials heard from frustrated Harpswell residents about speeding and unsafe driving on Route 24 near the Gurnet Strait bridge in a meeting at the Town Office on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

bySam Lemonick

October 9, 2023

3 minute read

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Portland restaurateur buys lobster pound on Garrison Cove

The owner of the Portland Lobster Co. restaurant is buying the wharf and lobster pound on Garrison Cove, next to Cook's Lobster & Ale House and facing the Cribstone Bridge.

bySam Lemonick

September 8, 2023

4 minute read

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New research examines Skolfield family’s ties to slave economy

New research is revealing the historical Skolfield family's connections to slavery. As merchants, shipbuilders and sailors in the 1800s, the Skolfields profited from trading goods like cotton that were produced by enslaved people.

bySam Lemonick

August 2, 2023

5 minute read

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On Route 24, both sides of town line want action on speeding

Residents on both sides of Gurnet Strait say they have been living with speeding and dangerous driving for years. Many are frustrated that these issues persist despite their pleas to authorities.

bySam Lemonick

June 20, 2023

6 minute read

Features

30 years after rescue of missing woman, searcher reflects on the changes it brought

Thirty years ago, Ann Baribeau fell through a crack. She was on her way from Brunswick to Jackman to visit her niece's family on a Friday evening when she took a wrong turn.

bySam Lemonick

May 27, 2023

4 minute read

Home construction appears to level off in Harpswell, but more people are staying year-round

New houses in Harpswell are hard to miss. In a rural town where only a couple dozen houses are built each year, construction sites tend to attract the eye. Town records show that housing development has been increasing, albeit slowly.

bySam Lemonick

May 1, 2023

4 minute read

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Orr’s Island student competes at world robotics championship

A 5-foot-tall robot races across the floor. Wheels on one side lift off the ground as it corners hard. For a split second the robot looks sure to tip over, then it settles and zooms on toward its target.

bySam Lemonick

April 30, 2023

4 minute read

Features

Marine Patrol officer from Harpswell wins lobstermen’s award

Harpswell native Evan Whidden has been hauling lobster traps since he was 5 or 6. He grew up around his family's lobster and fishing business on Harpswell Neck, spent summers lobstering in high school and college, and ran his own lobster boat for two years after he graduated from the University of Maine.

bySam Lemonick

April 30, 2023

9 minute read

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School board candidates bring variety of experiences, perspectives

Three candidates are running for two of Harpswell's seats on the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors. Voters will choose among incumbent Eric Lusk and challengers William "Bart" Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf in the March 11 town election.

bySam Lemonick

February 24, 2023

3 minute read

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Town reviews needs of Harpswell’s private cemeteries

Harpswell's private cemeteries have graves dating back two centuries, but today's economic and demographic challenges mean some of them may soon need more help from the town to keep operating.

bySam Lemonick

January 30, 2023

Sam Lemonick

Officials, residents discuss how to curb speeding near town line on Route 24

Portland restaurateur buys lobster pound on Garrison Cove

New research examines Skolfield family’s ties to slave economy

On Route 24, both sides of town line want action on speeding

30 years after rescue of missing woman, searcher reflects on the changes it brought

Home construction appears to level off in Harpswell, but more people are staying year-round

Orr’s Island student competes at world robotics championship

Marine Patrol officer from Harpswell wins lobstermen’s award

School board candidates bring variety of experiences, perspectives

Town reviews needs of Harpswell’s private cemeteries

Island Law: Safety at home and on the road

New artwork at Town Office highlights importance of wetlands

Photo gallery: ‘Frankenstein’ brings terror and philosophy to Brunswick stage

Sam Lemonick

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