Sam Lemonick

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Sam Lemonick is a staff reporter at the Harpswell Anchor. He can be reached at slemonick@harpswellanchor.org.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

2 minute read

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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.

bySam Lemonick

January 20, 2023