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Veteran real estate agent Pat Lawson has seen many strange things in clients’ homes over the years, but Tuesday was the first time she’s ever had to request a bomb squad.

Two people were taken to area hospitals after a head-on collision Tuesday morning on Harpswell Islands Road just south of Trufant-Summerton Athletic Field.

A new stone monument outside the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department station on Orr's Island is dedicated to all those who have contributed to the community's fire and rescue efforts.

Two thieves tore out 40 feet of copper pipe from underneath Land's End Gift Shop on Bailey Island, causing a dangerous propane leak at the business, according to its owner.

The Harpswell Housing Committee is looking for a few dedicated housing advocates to form an independent, nonprofit trust that would help facilitate the creation of modestly priced housing in Harpswell.

The Merrymeeting Soccer Club's U14 boys team capped an undefeated season by winning the Soccer Maine Fall Classic League state championship on Nov. 2. The team defeated the Windham Youth Soccer Association 3-1 in the title match at Kents Hill School in Readfield.

Work has begun on a $1.55 million project approved by Harpswell voters to build a long-planned boat launch at George J. Mitchell Field.

The local school district is seeking public input about whether its long-term plans should include a major renovation of Harpswell's only public school or closing the school and busing Harpswell students to another town.

Harpswell officials say the town's overwhelming approval of a new comprehensive plan marks the end of a long process — and the beginning of a new one to put its ideas into action.