School board backs 5.7% budget increase amid rising costs
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors has endorsed a 5.7% budget increase for the 2026-27 school year that includes few changes to staffing or services.
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Town’s insurance will cover repairs at Recycling Center
The town of Harpswell's property insurance provider recently approved a claim for repairs to damage caused when a backhoe outside the A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center and Transfer Station slipped on ice and struck the building.
Bowdoinham’s Hayward elected school board chair
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors has unanimously endorsed Hutson Hayward, of Bowdoinham, to serve as its leader for the 2026-27 academic year.
Select Board approves $15K to dispose of abandoned boat
The Harpswell Select Board has approved spending up to $15,000 from the town's Marine Hazard Fund to complete the cleanup and removal of an abandoned boat currently being stored at the Recycling Center.
Next HCS principal brings background as school administrator, Navy veteran
The next principal of Harpswell Community School brings experience as an administrator in the district and a background as an intelligence analyst in the Navy.
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors appointed Bridgette Ortiz to the position in a unanimous vote on Thursday, March 26.
Orr’s Island Republican launches challenge to Senate president
Orr's Island resident Bernard "Ben" Porter said running for office was the last thing on his mind when he retired recently from his second career as a cybersecurity expert.
Clark Cove referendum passes, Johnson wins 5th term
The town will improve public access to state land on Clark Cove after a 732-405 vote in favor of the proposal on Saturday, March 14. Also at the polls on Saturday, Kevin Johnson fended off a challenge from Ellen Glew to win a fifth term on the Harpswell Select Board, 789-303.
Residents approve comp plan, ordinance changes at annual Town Meeting
A crowd of about 250 Harpswell residents approved a wide-ranging slate of local issues at their annual Town Meeting on Saturday, including updates to four local ordinances and the new comprehensive plan.
UPDATED: Passersby save Harpswell man on fire in dramatic citizen rescue
Two good Samaritans spotted a man on fire outside his burning vehicle on Friday morning along Harpswell Neck Road and used snow to put out the flames, according to an eyewitness and local fire officials.
Guide to Town Meeting 2026
The Harpswell Anchor's second annual Guide to Town Meeting contains everything voters need to know before the Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14. You'll find our complete "Guide to Town Meeting" from the March print edition, plus bonus features — every story from 2.5 years of reporting on Clark Cove and all of your letters on the election and referendum issues.
