2nd-generation Navy captain from Harpswell retires after 25-year career
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.
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Diary of a frustrated gardener: What to plant for a drought?
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.
Maine Pines tennis coach wins state, regional awards
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.
The power of partnership
When people and organizations partner up, magic happens. Harpswell Aging at Home has proved this consistently.
Historical Society encourages newsletter signups, seeks volunteers
The Harpswell Historical Society is rebuilding its mailing list. If you would like to receive the society's newsletter, announcements of upcoming events, and other mailings from the organization, please email your contact information, including an email address, to harpswellhs@outlook.com.
The comprehensive plan by the numbers
On Nov. 4, Harpswell will vote on several state and local issues, including a request to approve a new comprehensive plan for the town.
Diver has unusual lobster encounter in Middle Bay
A scuba diver had an unusual encounter with a lobster in Middle Bay this September. During an outing with the Maine-iacs Dive Club at Mitchell Field on Sept. 28, Lana Smithson discovered the crustacean tangled in fishing line.
Quahog Bay Conservancy names executive director
After a national search, the Quahog Bay Conservancy has hired Harpswell resident Laura Campbell to lead the organization as its new executive director.
HAH’s impact ripples beyond Harpswell
How does a spark from one Maine community become a successful model for others? What is it about Harpswell Aging at Home that enables it to produce ripples beyond our own community? The flow of ideas and collaboration expands outward from Harpswell to support new endeavors while strengthening our own programs.
A burning issue
Burning bush is an iconic shrub in the New England area. When driving through Harpswell in the fall, one sees innumerable examples of its stunning beauty. The bright red foliage of a burning bush complements many houses and their surrounding landscapes. The many visible benefits of burning bush obscure its negative ecological impact, which is so stark that it is no longer sold in Maine.
