Development and the Harpswell Environment Archives

3 minute read

Coast Guard removes Jacob Pike from New Meadows River

A diver emerged from the New Meadows River, climbing onto a ladder hanging off a U.S. Coast Guard boat just off Dingley Island. The diver was in the process of attaching a chain to the bottom of the Jacob Pike's stern to remove the fishing boat that had sunk during the January storms.

byBrendan Nordstrom

August 8, 2024

9 minute read

In a town of bedrock surrounded by salt water, groundwater is a precious — and vulnerable — resource

Harpswell's dramatic rocky shores are a big part of what makes the town such an attractive place to live. They also make it a precarious place to call home. The great majority of the residences here depend on drilled wells for their water.

byJohn Gormley

May 1, 2023

2 minute read

In Cundy’s Harbor, a seaside property grapples with the trifecta of groundwater problems

If you were looking for an example of the range of problems that can affect groundwater in Harpswell, you need only go to Cundy's Harbor, where the Holbrook Community Foundation owns a wharf, restaurant, general store and apartment building.

byJohn Gormley

May 1, 2023

3 minute read

Protecting our dark sky

Harpswell is known for its iconic views of sea and shore. North, south, east or west, spin the compass and you'll find scenes of great natural beauty all around. Well, here's another direction to look and see something amazing. Up.

byHarpswell Heritage Land Trust

May 1, 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

6 minute read

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going’

It can be a good thing, before going out, to glance in the mirror and see what kind of face you're presenting to the world. A closer look at the features reflected in the glass might even tell you something about where you have been and where you might be going.

byDoug Warren

May 1, 2023

8 minute read

The sea is rising, and so is the angst for coastal homeowners

Before Walt Dunlap moved in 2011 to the shores of Maquoit Bay, just south of Brunswick, he did his homework. A licensed land surveyor, Dunlap knew the steep banks sloping down to the ocean were unstable and prone to erosion.

byKate Cough, The Maine Monitor

May 1, 2023

2 minute read

Once property of the king, Harpswell’s trees continue to play a crucial role in protection of groundwater, atmosphere

To replenish our wells, nurture your trees. They intercept rain and allow water to hit the ground more gently or to run down the trunk and follow roots into the ground. This rain, along with snowmelt, provides the water we all tap into.

byHarpswell Conservation Commission

May 1, 2023

Development and the Harpswell Environment

Coast Guard removes Jacob Pike from New Meadows River

In a town of bedrock surrounded by salt water, groundwater is a precious — and vulnerable — resource

In Cundy’s Harbor, a seaside property grapples with the trifecta of groundwater problems

Protecting our dark sky

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

With comprehensive plan update, Harpswell considers ‘where we are and where we’re going’

The sea is rising, and so is the angst for coastal homeowners

Once property of the king, Harpswell’s trees continue to play a crucial role in protection of groundwater, atmosphere

Ask the Anchor: What are Harpswell’s rules for roadside signs?

Town reveals details of Clark Cove access plan at meeting

Cooking at 43° North: Winter memories

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