From the Community

As the town prepares for a final vote on the comprehensive plan in November, it's worth reiterating some of the key reasons why having a plan is important.

A Harpswell student has been named to the dean's list at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Jasmine Huntsman earned the honor for the spring semester. To make the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.5 or better for the semester.

All Saints Chapel, an Episcopal chapel on Orr's Island, will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its consecration on Aug. 3 with a choral evensong service officiated by the Rt. Rev. Thomas Brown, Episcopal bishop of Maine.

Moving Ink Media, the creative company behind the award-winning web comic and animated short "Kamikaze," will launch a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign on July 22. Their goal is to publish "Kamikaze: Before the Storm - Part 2," the fourth volume in their science fiction graphic novel series. The monthlong campaign has a goal of $11,000 to fund the final polish and printing of the 120-page comic book.

A new community initiative in Phippsburg has established a fund to support its efforts and honor a generous and dedicated person who made a difference in the lives of many people.

Dan and Ellen Hoebeke retired to Orr's Island eight years ago. Interested in becoming involved with their community, they began volunteering with Harpswell Aging at Home.

The Harpswell Lobster Boat Races Committee is proud to announce that the 2025 races will take place Sunday, July 27, with a rain date of Aug. 3.

Sadie Skinner, of Orr's Island, has successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. On May 23, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering with a minor in French, and she was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy.

We all need a hand at times, no matter who we are or how well we've managed our lives. A ride into town. A meal in a pinch. A break from caregiving. TLC for a cranky laptop or damaged lamp. Someone to talk with when life feels like it's just too much.

More than 60 fourth and fifth graders from across Maine School Administrative District 75 participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest in April. The goal of the competition is to encourage students' interest in math, develop their problem-solving skills, and inspire them to excel in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and mathematics.