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A cosmic history of Harpswell

Time and place seem like obvious things, the anchors of our lives. But when examined closely, they are almost beyond comprehension. For example, we have trouble grasping that at one time in the past, we didn't exist.

byAlan Lightman

January 31, 2026

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Orr’s Island volunteer remembered as selfless and kind

Harpswell residents are mourning the sudden loss of an Orr's Island woman whose spirit of quiet generosity benefited many corners of the community.

byJ. Craig Anderson

January 17, 2026

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First Person: Veteran deputy serves Harpswell in good times and bad

"How did I decide to get into law enforcement? You're going to laugh at this one. I couldn't beat 'em, so I had to join 'em. Growing up in Freeport, I was always speeding and driving like an idiot and getting tickets. I had a warning letter from the state saying, 'We're going to take your license if you get one more conviction.' I did a soul search and figured out this is what I wanted to do."

byJeffrey Good

January 4, 2026

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Harpswell captain threw his cash overboard rather than let the Confederates have it

With Confederates boarding his ship near Monhegan Island, Daniel Merryman, captain of the Harpswell-built P.C. Alexander, threw his money overboard rather than let the rebels have it. In total, Merryman consigned about $100 to Davy Jones' locker that day in August 1864. In today's money, the captain's cash would be worth nearly $1,000.

byTroy R. Bennett

January 3, 2026

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Great Islander builds 14-foot lighthouse to honor late grandson

Linda Furbish remembers how her only grandson, Mason Warren, loved gazing out over the water at sunset. Warren was a 21-year-old Harpswell lobsterman when he died in a vehicle crash in 2022.

byJ. Craig Anderson

January 2, 2026

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Neck fisherman empowered colleagues as leader of town’s 1st lobster co-op

Ronnie LeClair, who as a co-founder and leader of Harpswell's first lobster co-op helped shift economic power from buyers to fishermen, died on Nov. 22 at the age of 91.

bySam Lemonick

January 2, 2026

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They called him ‘Lucky,’ but knew him for long days and meticulous habits

Vincent "Lucky" Oppedisano Jr., originally of Great Island, died at 56 on Nov. 20. Lucky fished his whole life despite obstacles and detours, and he is remembered for aiding fellow fishermen in ways both big and small.

bySam Lemonick

January 2, 2026

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Orr’s Island lobsterman was a thoughtful and persuasive advocate for industry

Chris McIntire was content. He had made goals — to live on Orr's Island, to fish for a living, to raise a family — and by working hard, he had achieved them. Maybe more than anything else, he wanted to make sure his children could also have the life that satisfied him so much, if they wanted it.

bySam Lemonick

January 2, 2026

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Photo gallery: ‘Tis a Night in Harpswell’ brings in the season with skits and songs

Carols were sung, love letters written, and chimneys descended during a holiday celebration at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. Harpswell Community Theater and the Harpswell Garden Club put on the event, which included the variety show "Tis a Night in Harpswell" and a traditional tree-lighting ceremony.

byBisi Cameron Yee

December 12, 2025

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Photo gallery: Horse-drawn wagon rides delight children in Cundy’s Harbor

The annual lighting of the Christmas trees in Cundy's Harbor had an old-fashioned addition this year: horse-drawn wagon rides through the village. Horses Ben and Bill pulled the wagon and socialized with riders.

byJessica Rivers

December 10, 2025

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A cosmic history of Harpswell

Orr’s Island volunteer remembered as selfless and kind

First Person: Veteran deputy serves Harpswell in good times and bad

Harpswell captain threw his cash overboard rather than let the Confederates have it

Great Islander builds 14-foot lighthouse to honor late grandson

Neck fisherman empowered colleagues as leader of town’s 1st lobster co-op

They called him ‘Lucky,’ but knew him for long days and meticulous habits

Orr’s Island lobsterman was a thoughtful and persuasive advocate for industry

Photo gallery: ‘Tis a Night in Harpswell’ brings in the season with skits and songs

Photo gallery: Horse-drawn wagon rides delight children in Cundy’s Harbor

Harpswell’s interim harbormaster chosen for permanent role

June referendum could add teeth to Harpswell’s dog leash rules

Cooking at 43° North: A step out of hiding

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