Anchor seeks seasonal news intern, housing available
The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a news intern for the 2024 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.
Anchor wins award for website
The Harpswell Anchor has the best website among news organizations in its division, according to the judges of the Maine Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Harpswellanchor.org took first place in the Digital General Excellence category.
Anchor adds full-time reporter
The Harpswell Anchor is doubling its news staff with the addition of a full-time reporter. J. Craig Anderson brings more than 20 years of experience in journalism.
Anchor staff joins panel on local news
Harpswell Anchor staff members participated in a panel discussion about the future of local news at the University of Maine at Farmington on March 28.
News intern wanted at Anchor
The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a news intern for the late spring and summer of 2023. Junior or senior standing in a collegiate journalism program is preferred, but not required.
Harpswell News welcomes new board members
Harpswell News, the nonprofit publisher of the Harpswell Anchor, recently welcomed two new board members.
Reporter wanted at Harpswell Anchor
The Harpswell Anchor is seeking a reporter to cover the news in Harpswell, Maine, with a focus on town government and schools. The reporter also will cover breaking news and business news, write features, and contribute to longer-term projects.
Down East hails Anchor relaunch
The January edition of Down East magazine includes a two-page spread about the Harpswell Anchor. The piece, “Raising the Anchor,” focuses on the newspaper’s resurrection as a nonprofit in June 2021.
Anchor earns recognition in state contest
In its first year of eligibility, the new Harpswell Anchor earned recognition in 10 categories of the Maine Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2021-22.
Harpswell News launches 2022 NewsMatch campaign
Harpswell News, the nonprofit organization that publishes the Anchor, is launching its 2022 NewsMatch program.
