Maine’s scallop fishery third only to lobsters, clams
They are worth a lot of money in Maine — third only to lobster and soft-shell clams in value,...
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Category: Nature
Study to investigate pollution behind closure of ‘prolific’ clam flats
Doughty Cove from the bridge on Long Reach Lane. The cove is off-limits for shellfish harvesting...
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Resiliency and Sustainability Committee to continue climate work
A new and permanent Harpswell Resiliency and Sustainability Committee will continue and expand on...
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A CNN Hero of 2021, seal rescuer Lynda Doughty is just getting started
Marine Mammals of Maine founder Lynda Doughty on the dock at Hawkes’ Lobster in...
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Town raises concerns about discovery of ‘forever chemicals’ in Harpswell Cove
Town officials are raising concerns about the presence of “forever chemicals” in...
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Harpswell’s climate force defends roads, town landings against rising seas
A king tide floods the boat launch and causeway at Lookout Point near midday on Jan. 3. (TOM ALLEN...
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Harpswell clammers confront challenges, from climate change to water access
Robert Boyce gives a thumbs-up as he leans over a boat full of clams. Digging for wild shellfish...
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A daily kindness: Lifelong islander feeds seagulls at Mackerel Cove
Steve Johnson tosses food to a sea gull at Mackerel Cove, Bailey Island, Dec. 4. (JESSICA PICARD...
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Accessible to all, Strawberry Creek section of Cliff Trail reopens after half-year of construction
A new bridge carries hikers across Strawberry Creek at the head of tide. (J.W. OLIVER PHOTO)...
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Climate project to examine flood risk at Garrison Cove
An upcoming study will examine flood risk at the Garrison Cove town landing and options to protect...
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Love for ‘nature’s beauty and majesty’ drives family’s desire to conserve Great Island woods
Four of the five Tondreau siblings, from left: Rod, Claire, Greg and Beth. The eldest, not in the...
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Mitchell Field hatchery to expand as it tests ‘most efficient carbon removal system in the world’
Isaac Myers inspects a “K-tube” of algae at the Running Tide oyster hatchery on...
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‘Conservation moorings’ could be a lifeline for eelgrass
An illustration from a presentation to the Harpswell Board of Selectmen shows a traditional...
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New law will map eelgrass, both ‘carbon sink’ and fish nursery
Eelgrass absorbs and stores carbon and provides habitat for baby fish and lobsters. A new state...
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Lobstermen: New restrictions will harm fishery without saving whales
Local lobstermen say new restrictions from the federal government will harm their industry while...
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To protect Quahog Bay, land trust seeks to conserve 57-acre forest on Great Island
The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust plans to buy a 57.2-acre property on Great Island with more than...
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Local organizations collaborate to present waterfront conversation series
Dry Bones leads a line of fishing vessels on their way to pass by Watson’s wharf for the blessing...
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200-year-old sugar maple comes down
The town of Harpswell plans to leave the stump of a circa-1758 sugar maple intact and may plant...
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