After 31 years, Harpswell’s garbage collector makes her last pickups
After more than 30 years of picking up trash and recyclables from hundreds of customers throughout Harpswell, Cheryl Ward made her last rounds in December.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jan 28, 2023 | Community | 0
After more than 30 years of picking up trash and recyclables from hundreds of customers throughout Harpswell, Cheryl Ward made her last rounds in December.
Read Moreby Connie Sage Conner | Jan 4, 2023 | Community, History | 0
Renowned Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary Sr.’s home on Eagle Island will remain closed in summer 2023 for a third straight year for major renovations and eradication of mold.
Read Moreby Sam Lemonick | Dec 2, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Community | 0
After 36 years behind the Orr’s Island Library desk, Oct. 31 was Librarian Joanne Rogers’ last day. It was not the way she wanted to end her long and influential tenure.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Nov 9, 2022 | Community, Health & Safety | 0
The leaders of a campaign to pressure Verizon to join the tower at George J. Mitchell Field have turned in a petition with 817 signatures. The signatures were accompanied by a letter of support from the Harpswell Board of Selectmen.
Read Moreby Sam Lemonick | Nov 3, 2022 | Community | 0
Bob Bailey retired a couple years ago, but you’d never know it standing in his Dingley Island workshop. He’s currently building or repairing a dozen or more engines for customers and friends across the Northeast and all the way down to Florida.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Sep 11, 2022 | Community | 0
A working group of bicyclists and advocates is exploring the possibility of creating bike paths in Harpswell and welcomes new members to join the effort.
Read Moreby Emily Swan | Aug 8, 2022 | Community, Events | 0
Free flower seedlings and a photo display at the Harpswell Community Garden 10th-anniversary...
Read Moreby Connie Sage Conner | Aug 4, 2022 | Community, Education | 0
It’s been more than two years since Julie Dimperio Holowach died in a shark attack off...
Read Moreby Doug Warren | Aug 3, 2022 | Community, History | 0
Chuck Cunningham smiles with the winner’s trophy after a stock car race in 1951. (CUNNINGHAM...
Read Moreby Rebecca Norden-Bright | Jul 19, 2022 | Community, Events | 0
A family enjoys ice cream on the steps of Bailey Island Library Hall during the Mingo Club’s...
Read Moreby Rebecca Norden-Bright | Jul 11, 2022 | Community | 0
Susan Stemper weeds her plot in the Harpswell Community Garden. Stemper chairs the committee that...
Read Moreby Rebecca Norden-Bright | Jul 11, 2022 | Community, Health & Safety | 0
Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Chief Benjamin Wallace Jr. presents a plaque to...
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jul 8, 2022 | Community, Health & Safety | 0
Gayle Hays (center) poses for a photo with Mary Snyder, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, New England, and...
Read Moreby Jessica Picard | Jun 4, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Community | 0
Bob Modr at the Harpswell Bandstand by the Sea in April. The founding chair of the Harpswell...
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jun 2, 2022 | Community, Events | 0
Harpswell Legionnaires march onto the Ewing Narrows Bridge for a wreath-tossing ceremony on...
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | May 27, 2022 | Community, Government & Politics | 0
Recreation Director Gina Caldwell (left) presents the Harpswell Recreation Recognition Award to...
Read Moreby Harpswell Anchor | May 26, 2022 | Community | 0
Fourth and fifth graders at Harpswell Community School display bags of bills and change. The...
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | May 4, 2022 | Community | 0
The Rev. John D. Carson will retire in June after 10 years as pastor of Elijah Kellogg Church....
Read Moreby Janice Thompson | May 3, 2022 | Community | 0
Jeff Morrell lowers the flag at the Old Meeting House in Harpswell Center on April 15. (JANICE...
Read MoreSunflowers — the national flower of Ukraine and a symbol of resistance against Russia — decorate...
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