Harpswell on the Anchor: Mary Coombs
Mary Coombs: "When you want to start a new playground, the Anchor gets the news out for you."
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Harpswell on the Anchor: Sam Alexander
Sam Alexander: "I think the Anchor is important because it connects the whole town."
Harpswell on the Anchor: Donnette Goodenow
Donette Goodenow: "I have these wonderful people who put me in the Anchor; they even paint me, so now I'm a piece of work!"
Bailey Islander’s bequest inspires Anchor’s planned giving society
In the last few days of 99-year-old Michael Galgano's life, he chose to make a significant donation to the Anchor. "Now it's in their hands," he told his daughter, Marsha Mongell, last summer.
Former educational, nonprofit leader joins Anchor board
Lynn Kilchenstein, a Cundy's Harbor resident with a background as a leader in higher education and the arts, has joined the board of Harpswell News, the nonprofit publisher of the Harpswell Anchor.
Anchor seeks seasonal news intern, housing available
The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a news intern for the 2025 summer break. This paid internship comes with free housing on the Maine coast and offers an opportunity to gain real-world experience and mentorship from a team of accomplished journalists.
Why Donate to the Harpswell Anchor?
Why donate to the Anchor? This video shows you how access to news is a public good, worthy of financial support.
Harpswell Anchor collects honors in Maine news contest
The Harpswell Anchor collected 29 honors in the Maine Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest this year, including first place in its division for News Story, Education Story, Environmental Story, Investigative Report, Political Story, and Courts Story, as well as a special Freedom of Information Award.
Harpswell Anchor to present panel discussion about fire and rescue
The Harpswell Anchor will present a panel discussion about the future of fire and rescue in Harpswell on Aug. 15 at the Orr's Island Library. The panel will include leaders of local emergency agencies and contributors to the Anchor's August special report, "Involuntary Response: Harpswell Fire and Rescue in Transition."
Harpswell Anchor launches new website
The Harpswell Anchor launched a new website on July 1. The new site, still at harpswellanchor.org, seeks to improve the reader experience with a clean, modern design and technological improvements.
