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.
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Category: Community
Eagle Island’s Peary house to see major renovations
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.
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Longtime Orr’s librarian out as board pursues new vision
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.
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Leaders of Verizon campaign turn in petition with 800 signatures
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.
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Known for his racing engines, local mechanic’s passion is for century-old automobiles
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.
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Working group exploring bike paths
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.
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With music and seedlings, Harpswell celebrates a decade of community gardening
Free flower seedlings and a photo display at the Harpswell Community Garden 10th-anniversary...
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New Holowach Scholarship will support Mt. Ararat girls
It’s been more than two years since Julie Dimperio Holowach died in a shark attack off...
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Family tradition of challenging Mount Washington links father and son with Harpswell ties
Chuck Cunningham smiles with the winner’s trophy after a stock car race in 1951. (CUNNINGHAM...
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July Fourth ice cream social attracts 400 to Library Hall
A family enjoys ice cream on the steps of Bailey Island Library Hall during the Mingo Club’s...
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Harpswell Community Garden celebrates 10 years of growth
Susan Stemper weeds her plot in the Harpswell Community Garden. Stemper chairs the committee that...
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Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department honors outgoing officer
Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Chief Benjamin Wallace Jr. presents a plaque to...
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Bailey Islander honored for vaccination drive
Gayle Hays (center) poses for a photo with Mary Snyder, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, New England, and...
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Leader of Bandstand Committee and Concert Band passes the baton
Bob Modr at the Harpswell Bandstand by the Sea in April. The founding chair of the Harpswell...
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Harpswell honors longtime parade coordinator on Memorial Day
Harpswell Legionnaires march onto the Ewing Narrows Bridge for a wreath-tossing ceremony on...
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Harpswell Recreation Department recognizes longtime volunteers
Recreation Director Gina Caldwell (left) presents the Harpswell Recreation Recognition Award to...
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HCS students raise $400 for kids in Ukraine
Fourth and fifth graders at Harpswell Community School display bags of bills and change. The...
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Pastor of Elijah Kellogg Church to retire after four decades of ministry
The Rev. John D. Carson will retire in June after 10 years as pastor of Elijah Kellogg Church....
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Harpswell Center man quietly cares for Meeting House flag, like his father before him
Jeff Morrell lowers the flag at the Old Meeting House in Harpswell Center on April 15. (JANICE...
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Harpswell resident’s handmade jars collect change for Ukraine
Sunflowers — the national flower of Ukraine and a symbol of resistance against Russia — decorate...
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