Special Reports Archives - The Harpswell Anchor

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Special Reports

Cultivating the Coast: The Growth and Growing Pains of Aquaculture

Aquaculture is transforming Harpswell’s waterfront. Through stories of working people, local food and public process, "Cultivating the Coast" looks at what’s changing in Harpswell — and how the town is trying to manage it.

byHarpswell Anchor

August 3, 2025

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Guide to Harpswell’s 2025 Town Meeting

Voters will help chart Harpswell's future at the annual Town Meeting on Saturday, March 8, as they consider a comprehensive plan with goals for the decade ahead and a $6 million bond to build a central emergency services station.

byHarpswell Anchor

February 28, 2025

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Involuntary Response: Harpswell Fire and Rescue in Transition

Harpswell's unusual, multiple-agency fire and rescue system is in a state of transition. Historically, the town's three independent fire departments have relied solely on volunteers to meet demand. That has changed in recent years, and even more changes are expected in the future.

byHarpswell Anchor

August 4, 2024