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Recycling center resumes full service after equipment accident

Harpswell's A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center and Transfer Station returned to normal operations on Friday after an equipment accident temporarily rendered its trash compactors inoperable.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 6, 2026

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Equipment accident temporarily limits services at recycling center

An equipment accident has temporarily disrupted operations at Harpswell's A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center and Transfer Station. The facility remains open to accept trash and compost, but can't take recycling or returnables.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 5, 2026

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Debate about Clark Cove lingers as Harpswell heads to Town Meeting

Harpswell voters will decide a slate of local issues at this year's annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14, including a contested referendum about improving public access to a state-owned parcel at Clark Cove.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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Johnson seeks 5th term on Harpswell Select Board

Harpswell Select Board Chair Kevin Johnson is seeking his fifth term, facing off against challenger Ellen Glew for one of three seats on the town's governing board.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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Select Board challenger calls for more consideration of public input

Harpswell Select Board candidate Ellen Glew said she wants the town's decision-making to be more inclusive and responsive to resident feedback.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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School board members cite progress, stability in reelection bids

Harpswell residents William "Bart" Beattie and Gregory Greenleaf say they want to maintain the stability and progress of recent years as they seek, without opposition, to retain their seats on the local school board in the March 14 election.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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Boat launch, law enforcement contracts among factors in 4.5% budget hike

The town of Harpswell will ask voters to approve a budget increase of 4.5% for the current year at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 14.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 2, 2026

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Conservancy offers local scholarships

Harpswell's Quahog Bay Conservancy is offering scholarships to a select group of Harpswell students interested in pursuing a career on the waterfront.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 1, 2026

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New marine science center rises on Quahog Bay

Construction of a new marine science center for Harpswell's Quahog Bay Conservancy is well underway, with work continuing on the waterfront site of the former Quahog Bay Inn.

byJ. Craig Anderson

March 1, 2026