Special referendum set for June 14
Harpswell voters will decide two questions in a special town meeting by referendum on June 14. The...
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Category: Government & Politics
Democratic House candidate ends campaign, citing ‘health challenges’
Sheila Menair has ended her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Maine House District 99. One...
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Town hires ‘multi-office assistant’
The town office has a new receptionist at the front desk after the retirement of Linda Strickland....
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Harpswell voters approve $6.34M municipal budget in referendum
Harpswell voters approved a $6.34 million municipal budget and $186,000 in outlays from federal funds at the town meeting by referendum on Saturday, April 23.
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Voters to consider $6.34M budget, proposals for relief funds
Harpswell voters will consider a $6.34 million municipal budget and five proposals to spend funds...
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Second Republican enters House race
Michael Lawler has become the fourth candidate and second Republican to enter the race for Maine...
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Selectmen pick Warren for school board
The Harpswell Board of Selectmen has appointed Margaret “Greta” Warren to the Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors, choosing her from among four candidates for a vacant seat.
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Larsen wins school board race, voters approve $159K for Curtis Memorial Library
Ryan Larsen (J.W. OLIVER PHOTO) Ryan Larsen garnered almost 75% of the vote to win a two-way race...
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New category of shellfish licenses seeks to address ‘workforce housing crisis’
A proposal to amend the Harpswell Shellfish Ordinance would create a new category of license in...
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Town office to end mask requirement
The town office will end its mask requirement Monday, March 7. The select board approved the...
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Voters to elect tax collector, town clerk
Jill M. Caldwell is running for reelection to the position of tax collector. (J.W. OLIVER PHOTO)...
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‘Outstanding’ animal control officer to resign
Harpswell Animal Control Officer Gail Federico will resign May 15 after nearly seven years in the...
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Cook’s Lobster gives $10K to heat homes
The owners of Cook’s Lobster & Ale House pose for a photo with the Harpswell Board of...
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Voters to decide school board race in March, referendum coming in April
At the town election on March 12, Harpswell voters will choose either Ryan Larsen or Tyler...
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Feedback wanted on streetlight proposal
The town is soliciting feedback on a proposal for several changes to streetlight locations. The...
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Town’s draft budget up 11.41%, taxes expected to rise 3%
The town’s draft 2022 budget totals $6,337,339, an increase of $649,236 or 11.41% over 2021....
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Candidates lining up for House race
Voters in Harpswell and east Brunswick will elect a new member of the Maine House of...
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Great Island financial advisor aims to facilitate progress in House
Sheila Menair, of Great Island, wants to apply her financial knowledge and negotiation skills to...
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Harpswell Neck candidate wants to advocate for people in poverty
Cheryl Golek wants to draw on her experience with poverty and social services to effect change in...
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Lifelong Cundy’s Harbor resident back for second shot at House
Stephen “Bubba” Davis stands on the wharf at Watson’s General Store in...
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