Mitchell Field survey inconclusive on future of administration building
The results of a survey about George J. Mitchell Field and its administration building show no clear preference for demolition or renovation of the structure.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Feb 2, 2023 | Government & Politics | 0
The results of a survey about George J. Mitchell Field and its administration building show no clear preference for demolition or renovation of the structure.
Read Moreby Sam Lemonick | Jan 30, 2023 | Business & Nonprofits, Government & Politics | 0
Harpswell’s private cemeteries have graves dating back two centuries, but today’s economic and demographic challenges mean some of them may soon need more help from the town to keep operating.
Read Moreby Sam Lemonick | Jan 20, 2023 | Government & Politics, Nature & Environment | 0
Harpswell’s Resiliency and Sustainability Committee has asked the town to create a $100,000 fund to help pay for future projects related to climate change.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jan 12, 2023 | Government & Politics | 0
A new agreement locks in the town’s annual contribution to Curtis Memorial Library through 2025. After annual increases since 2011, the town will pay the same rate for four years.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jan 11, 2023 | Education, Government & Politics | 0
Harpswell voters will choose two of three candidates for the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors in the town election on March 11.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jan 10, 2023 | Government & Politics | 0
The town’s efforts to help residents heat their homes this winter will receive a $50,000 boost from Cumberland County and the American Rescue Plan Act.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Jan 6, 2023 | Government & Politics | 0
A Yarmouth consulting firm will conduct an energy audit of the Harpswell Town Office for $14,382 as the town seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Dec 31, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
After the maximum four consecutive elections and eight years in the Maine House of Representatives, Harpswell Democrat Joyce “Jay” McCreight’s last day in office was Dec. 7.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Dec 8, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
Harpswell will elect one member of its Board of Selectmen and two representatives to the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors in March, all for three-year terms.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Dec 7, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
A $32,203 grant from Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership will allow the town to install efficient lighting and conduct an energy audit of the Town Office.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Nov 23, 2022 | Government & Politics, Health & Safety | 0
The town has added a third part-time firefighter as it seeks to maintain 12 hours of daytime coverage on weekdays. The Harpswell Board of Selectmen agreed to hire Mike Drake for the position on Nov. 10, with a start date of Nov. 14.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Nov 16, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
A contractor installed 144 LED streetlights throughout Harpswell in late October and early November, after delays in the project.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Nov 15, 2022 | Business & Nonprofits, Government & Politics | 0
The town will pay a Maine firm $13,725 to identify gaps in high-speed internet service in Harpswell and develop a plan to fill those gaps. Casco Bay Advisors LLC, of Embden, helps communities and service providers expand the availability of affordable, reliable high-speed internet, according to its website.
Read Moreby Doug Warren | Nov 11, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
More than 100 people turned out on Saturday, Nov. 5, to learn about the effort that is underway to update Harpswell’s comprehensive plan and to offer their input during a “community visioning session” held at the Harpswell Community School.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Nov 9, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
Democrat Cheryl Golek will become the new state representative for Harpswell and east Brunswick after taking 57.44% of the vote in Maine House District 99.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Oct 29, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
Harpswell voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to cast ballots in state and regional contests, as well as a town referendum. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Harpswell Community School.
Read Moreby John Terhune, the Times Record | Oct 28, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
Voters in the newly redrawn Maine Senate District 23 will choose between two competing visions for Maine’s future.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Oct 19, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
Residents of Harpswell and east Brunswick will elect a new member of the Maine House of Representatives on Nov. 8. After four consecutive terms, state Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell, cannot run for reelection because of term limits.
Read Moreby Maine Legislature's House Democratic Office | Oct 18, 2022 | Government & Politics | 0
State Rep. Jay McCreight, D-Harpswell, has been named a 2022 recipient of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Distinguished Advocacy Award.
Read Moreby J.W. Oliver | Oct 17, 2022 | Government & Politics, Nature & Environment | 0
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has reopened about 500 acres of clam flats in Harpswell for year-round harvesting, thanks to improvements in water quality.
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