The Harpswell Anchor holds
If I had a nickel for every time someone told me "journalism is dying," I'd probably have more money in my bank account than I'll make as a journalist.
Island Candy celebrates 25 years of creating sweet memories
If you've driven around Orr's Island, chances are you've seen "Willy Wonka" on the road. Melinda Richter's vanity license plate, WLYWNKA, was her children's idea. It's an apt choice because, as owner of Island Candy Co. for 25 years, Richter is the island's very own Willy Wonka.
Conch calls and cannon fire: Schooner Alert offers more than a typical cruise
The sails of the schooner Alert have become a hallmark of the Harpswell landscape as the vessel cruises along the town's coastline and islands.
Brunswick’s Pinecone Studio offers a creative haven for artists of all kinds
Valerie Upham dreamed of Pinecone Studio for more than 40 years. Now, almost three years in, her dream has become a lively and exciting reality.
Judith Stanton and the hardworking honeybees of Harpswell
Judith Stanton wishes humans could be more like bees.
"They're all doing everything for the good of the hive, the good of the community," Stanton said. "It's a perfect model that nature created. … Why can't we do that same thing?"
PTO finds greater success with striper tournament do-over
After a first round with no fish in June, the Harpswell Community School Parent Teacher Organization saw greater success in the do-over of its inaugural Striper Tournament.
Cundy’s Harbor Days features competition and community celebration
Amid the sounds of clashing boats and splashing oars at Holbrook’s Wharf, participants relied on senses other than sight to reach the finish line in the blindfolded dinghy races on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Cribstone Coffee offers caffeine for a cause on Orr’s Island
Getting coffee from Cribstone Coffee is a family affair. Behind the counter of a refurbished horse trailer near the Harpswell Realty Group building, 1845 Harpswell Islands Road, Braxton Jarratt and his two children, Quinn and Julia Jarratt, are bringing freshly brewed espresso to Orr's Island.
Over 1,000 spectators gather for Harpswell Lobster Boat Races
A spirit of friendly competition, boating pride and community spirit filled the air and the waters off Mitchell Field as racers and boat owners of all ages gunned their engines to see who would be the fastest boat afloat at the 33rd annual Harpswell Lobster Boat Races on Sunday, July 27.
Bailey Island Fishing Tournament sees strong turnout, but fewer tuna
Continuing a summer of slow fishing in Harpswell, the Bailey Island Fishing Tournament saw only four tunas caught this year, compared with 18 last summer. However, despite low tuna numbers, the Casco Bay Tuna Club’s 83rd annual tournament — revived last year following a pandemic-related hiatus — was a lively success.
