HARPSWELL – “Getting old is no fun – but I’ve had a lot of fun getting old” is a recent quote …
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Harpswell sets referendum questions for November ballot
The Harpswell Select Board voted 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 4, to send four local referendum questions to voters on a Nov. 4 ballot. One measure asks voters to adopt a new comprehensive plan as recommended by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. If approved, it would replace a plan adopted in March 2005 and amended in 2006 […]
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Harpswell maritime disaster the worst in Maine history
One of the deadliest maritime disasters in Maine history saw a day of fun and pleasure turned into a catastrophe claiming the lives of 34 persons, launched a mammoth rescue effort and began an enduring controversy lasting nearly 85 years. And this historic tragedy all began at Bailey Island. On June 29, 1941, a group […]
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Tasty tavern fare at Brunswick’s Ram & Bull rates 3 1/2 stars
The menu features casual pub food with some deliciously surprising dishes in the mix.
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Meet the 5 Midcoast girls soccer players to watch in 2025
These midfielders look to make an impact on both sides of the pitch.
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What lawmakers are hearing about child care in Maine
Sen. Mattie Daughtry highlights the statewide listening tour focused on child care issues.
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How Maine teachers are using AI in the classroom
As some school districts work to set up guidelines, one platform, MagicSchool, already has over 8,500 educator accounts in Maine.
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A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
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Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Barnes Moody
HARPSWELL – Patricia “Pat” Barnes Moody, 92, passed away on Aug. 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She …
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Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.