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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
