Nonprofit Corner

There have been changes at the Harpswell Invasive Plant Partnership in 2022. The year began with Ellen Shillinglaw as the newly installed chair of the group’s steering committee. Ellen launched two new projects nearly simultaneously: developing our own website, and revising and updating the guidebook to Harpswell’s invasive plants.

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Harpswell Garden Club is bringing back its popular fundraiser, the Fun and Fabulous Fall Fest. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center.

Jeanie Rubio’s cellphone died unexpectedly. “I’m a minimalist when it comes to technology,” said the longtime Harpswell resident. “I keep it at bay.” However, Rubio worried about what would happen if her 10-year-old iPad died.

 Julia McLeod was confirmed as executive director of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust by a unanimous vote of the organization’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 16. McLeod had been serving as the Land Trust’s acting executive director since February, during a transition period following the retirement of HHLT’s former executive director, Reed Coles. The new position is effective immediately.

Marijke Damrell's acrylic painting "October Marsh" will be one of many works on display during the Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative show at Centennial Hall from Aug. 12-28.The Sebascodegan Artists Cooperative will exhibit work by 16 members at Centennial Hall in...

The Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department's Summer of Fun will continue on Aug. 10 with "Dancing Under the Stars," a Caribbean-themed evening filled with reggae music and delicious tropical dining. Imagine the grounds of the Orr's Island Fire Station and...

Don Westfall and Rachel Beane are the newest members of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Board of Trustees. (AMELIA GRAHAM PHOTO)Harpswell Heritage Land Trust held its annual meeting of the membership on Tuesday, July 12. The nonprofit elected new trustees and...

Students in grades seven through nine learn about woodworking during Summer Career Academy at Region 10 Technical High School in Brunswick.Brunswick's Region 10 Technical High School recently hosted more than 70 students in grades seven through nine for its Summer...

Isabella Mastroianni puts her culinary skills to work for the community as a volunteer for Harpswell Aging at Home.While Harpswell is the oldest community in Maine and Harpswell Aging at Home has "Aging" in its name, Harpswell and HAH both benefit from the involvement...

Brunswick artist Matt Barter displays a print of "Boatwork."The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association, a Brunswick-based nonprofit working to support vibrant fisheries and healthy fishermen, is collaborating on a fundraiser with Matthew Barter, a painter and sculptor...

On June 5, the congregation of Elijah Kellogg Church in Harpswell Center celebrated Pastor John Carson's decade of leadership, while wishing him well in retirement. Church member Bill Greenwood presented Carson with a plaque signed by the church's Congregational...

A variety of containers can make it easy to sort compost, recyclables and trash at home. (PHILIP CONNER PHOTO)From the Harpswell Recycling Committee If you're new to town, a summer visitor, or just need a refresher about the Harpswell Recycling Center and Transfer...

The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust has received a $250,000 grant toward its purchase of the Tondreau property on Great Island. The campaign is one of 20 new projects across the state that will receive funding from the Land for Maine's Future program through a...

FROM THE HARPSWELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE In November 2021, the Harpswell Board of Selectmen established a Comprehensive Plan Task Force to update the town's comprehensive plan and articulate a vision and action plan for the community's next decade or more....

Brunswick Rotary Club volunteers gather around a trailer full of garbage after a beach cleanup on May 21. From left: Everett Johnson, Fred Horch, Allison Hopkins, Ed Nolde, Corinna Goodwin, Caroly Bulliner and Don Kniseley. (SCOTT GOODWIN PHOTO)Volunteers with the...

Region 10 Technical High School Citizen of the Year Barry Stewart, of Orr's Island, poses for a photo next to his Model T with students, from left, Autumn Brewer, Alex Arnold, Julia Simmons and Brooklyne Choate.FROM REGION 10 TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Each year, the staff...

FROM THE MAINE WOMEN'S GIVING TREE The Maine Women's Giving Tree distributed a record $82,500 in grants this spring to 13 nonprofits that support women, children and families in the Midcoast. Since the nonprofit awarded its first grants in 2012, it has contributed...

Mama Tried performs alongside student musicians in the Brunswick City Limits fundraiser at Crooker Theater in April. (BETH STEMMLER PHOTO)FROM THE BRUNSWICK AREA STUDENT AID FUND On April 8 and 9, the band Mama Tried performed two shows at Crooker Theater as part of...

Robert McIntyre, of Harpswell Heritage Apples, tends some of the organization's saplings.Harpswell Heritage Apples is in its 14th year of caring for heritage apple trees in Harpswell and giving them new life through grafting. Harpswell Heritage Apples sells Harpswell...

The organizers of the annual Harpswell Hiking Challenge have announced the trail selections for this year's event, which will take place June 4 and 5. To complete the full challenge, participants must walk or run eight trails: the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust's Long...