Events Archives - The Harpswell Anchor

Harpswell Lobster Boat Races to honor young lobsterman who died in crash

by J. Craig Anderson | Jun 26, 2023 | Events | 0

This year’s Harpswell Lobster Boat Races will honor a young Harpswell lobsterman who died in a vehicle crash last fall by featuring his buoy colors on event merchandise, with proceeds going to a local charity.

Memorial Day parade and ceremony honors ‘tremendous sacrifice’ for freedom

by Miles Bergquist | Jun 15, 2023 | Events | 0

On a warm and sunny Memorial Day, community members came out in droves for Harpswell’s annual parade and ceremony, flags in hand, and paid their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

Harpswell Coastal Academy heads to auction

by J.W. Oliver | Apr 16, 2023 | Education, Events | 0

Harpswell Coastal Academy hopes to sell its building and campus at a public auction at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 10. “An auction will allow us to wind up the sale of the property efficiently, and without undue time delay,” said Cynthia Shelmerdine, chair of the Harpswell Coastal Academy Board of Directors.

HCA students raise funds for festival, prom

by J.W. Oliver | Apr 12, 2023 | Education, Events | 0

Harpswell Coastal Academy’s Student Council hopes to end the charter school’s last year with a pair of springtime celebrations, but it needs the community’s help.

Wilson fundraiser nets $23,500

by J.W. Oliver | Mar 15, 2023 | Community, Events | 0

A March fundraiser at Cook’s Lobster & Ale House brought in $23,500 to support Mark Wilson and his family as Wilson recovers from a stroke.

Harpswell pediatrician to compete in state pageant

by Harpswell Anchor | Mar 13, 2023 | Events | 0

Harpswell resident Lizzie Baker, a pediatrician and volunteer, will compete for the title of Miss Maine for America Strong in South Portland on April 2. Baker was chosen to compete for the title from a field of local applicants.

Cook’s raises $20K to heat homes

by J.W. Oliver | Feb 28, 2023 | Business & Nonprofits, Events | 0

An annual fundraiser at Cook’s Lobster & Ale House brought in a record $20,000 for the Harpswell Heating Assistance Program.

Benefit to support Orr’s Island lobsterman

by Doug Warren | Feb 19, 2023 | Community, Events | 0

Orr’s Island lobsterman Mark Wilson suffered a stroke recently while at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He received immediate care but remains hospitalized at Mass General.

Burpees for Turkeys benefits food bank

by Doug Warren | Dec 4, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Events | 0

Clients at Wilcox Wellness and Fitness in Brunswick got a chance to turn the tables on their personal trainers during the annual Burpees for Turkeys event on Nov. 19.

Holbrook Community Foundation makes friends at Labor Day breakfast

by John Gormley | Oct 3, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Events | 0

At 7:30 a.m. on Labor Day, Greg Barmore and Bill Mangum were dispensing food for guests attending the Holbrook Community Foundation’s annual breakfast.

Shredding returns to Recycling Center

by Harpswell Anchor | Sep 5, 2022 | Events | 0

The A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center will host its annual shredding service from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 10. Free to Harpswell residents, shredding will be provided by Without A Trace Mobile Shredding, of Scarborough, which will have a truck parked behind the center.

HNPEA event raises $5K for tennis courts

by Rebecca Norden-Bright | Sep 2, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Events | 0

A recent community gathering at the Harpswell Neck Physical Education Association raised more than $5,000 toward the replacement of HNPEA’s tennis courts, as families enjoyed ice cream and live music.

Community gathers for annual Cundy’s Harbor Days celebration

by Rebecca Norden-Bright | Aug 30, 2022 | Events | 0

Despite sometimes sweltering heat, residents and visitors alike flocked to Cundy’s Harbor Days throughout the weekend of Aug. 5-7. The celebration is put on by neighborhood organizations, including the Holbrook Community Foundation and the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.