Climate committee seeks $100K fund
Harpswell's Resiliency and Sustainability Committee has asked the town to create a $100,000 fund to help pay for future projects related to climate change.
Famous for ’88 Everest ascent, Harpswell Neck mountaineer dies at 66
Legendary mountaineer Ed Webster died suddenly on Nov. 22 of natural causes at his home on Harpswell Neck. He was 66.
Longtime Orr’s librarian out as board pursues new vision
After 36 years behind the Orr's Island Library desk, Oct. 31 was Librarian Joanne Rogers' last day. It was not the way she wanted to end her long and influential tenure.
Known for his racing engines, local mechanic’s passion is for century-old automobiles
Bob Bailey retired a couple years ago, but you'd never know it standing in his Dingley Island workshop. He's currently building or repairing a dozen or more engines for customers and friends across the Northeast and all the way down to Florida.
Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department ‘holding on’ amid volunteer shortage
The Cundy's Harbor Volunteer Fire Department needs more emergency responders. Several members have recently resigned or retired from the service, and new recruits are scarce. "We're holding on by the skin of our teeth," says Fire and Rescue Chief Benjamin Wallace Jr.
Merriconeag Grange needs active members to ensure survival
Stephanie Alexander sounds tired. "We've talked about it for years and just can't seem to come up with any solution," she says. It, in this case, is the declining membership of the Merriconeag Grange.
