From the Community

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Harpswell Garden Club is bringing back its popular fundraiser, the Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center.

Jeanie Rubio's cellphone died unexpectedly. "I'm a minimalist when it comes to technology," said the longtime Harpswell resident. "I keep it at bay." However, Rubio worried about what would happen if her 10-year-old iPad died.

Julia McLeod was confirmed as executive director of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust by a unanimous vote of the organization's Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

The Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative will exhibit work by 16 members at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center from Aug. 12-28.

The Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department's Summer of Fun will continue on Aug. 10 with "Dancing Under the Stars," a Caribbean-themed evening filled with reggae music and delicious tropical dining.

Harpswell Heritage Land Trust held its annual meeting of the membership on Tuesday, July 12. The nonprofit elected new trustees and officers and recognized the impact and accomplishments of longtime Executive Director Reed Coles.

Brunswick's Region 10 Technical High School recently hosted more than 70 students in grades seven through nine for its Summer Career Academy, a week of hands-on activities and career exploration.

While Harpswell is the oldest community in Maine and Harpswell Aging at Home has "Aging" in its name, Harpswell and HAH both benefit from the involvement of multiple generations.

The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, a Brunswick-based nonprofit working to support vibrant fisheries and healthy fishermen, is collaborating on a fundraiser with Matthew Barter, a painter and sculptor known for his works depicting fishermen and members of the fishing community.

On June 5, the congregation of Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell Center celebrated Pastor John Carson's decade of leadership, while wishing him well in retirement.