From the Community

Older adults are a frequent target of scams for a variety of reasons, including social isolation and cognitive issues. After encountering one such scam firsthand, I decided to share a warning about a few of today's most common scams. I'm a retired attorney and have researched these scams.

Data collection for the town's real estate revaluation is 64% complete. Data collectors already have visited Harpswell Neck, Bailey Island, and Orr's Island. Homeowners in those areas who have not had interior inspections will receive a letter from Vision Government Solutions requesting an appointment.

As Harpswell Aging at Home steps into its second decade of service, new needs are emerging in the community. HAH is expanding its offerings again to provide bereavement support and support for dementia caregivers.

As the winter season begins, Mitchell Field is entering a period of significant change that will carry forward into 2026 and beyond. Some may have noticed that the boat launch construction is underway, and the remediation and demolition of the administration building will begin shortly.

A second-generation naval officer from Harpswell and director of the U.S. military's Joint Warfare Analysis Center retired on June 13 after 25 years of service.

I watch with despair as my carefully curated garden shrivels up in Maine's extended drought of 2025. The plants I selected to inhabit their native landscape are brown and dry. Even the drought-tolerant Joe Pye weed has lost all sign of color.

Jason Terry, director of racquets at Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness in Brunswick, has been recognized for his dedication to player development and community engagement with two major honors. Terry has been named the Maine Tennis Association's 2024 Adult Coaching Professional of the Year and the U.S. Tennis Association New England's 2025 Adult Coaching Professional of the Year.

When people and organizations partner up, magic happens. Harpswell Aging at Home has proved this consistently.