An express cruiser ran aground and began taking on water on Oct. 6. Help from Bailey Island, Portland, Yarmouth and Cundy’s Harbor soon arrived, and two people were rescued.
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Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
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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 Select Board approves 4.7% property tax increase
The Harpswell Select Board is hoping residents won’t get too superstitious about the town’s new property tax rate of $6.66 — an increase of 30 cents, or 4.7%. “I will say, that’s not a very lucky number,” Select Board member Matt Gilley said during a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to approve the tax […]
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As recycling costs skyrocket, Harpswell stays the course
Because of changes in global markets, the cost of recycling in Harpswell has more than tripled in the last decade. It is now more expensive by volume to dispose of recyclables than trash — and it isn’t clear how much of those recyclables are recycled or how much ends up in landfills. But town officials […]
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Judith Stanton’s hardworking honeybees live the sweet life in Harpswell
Judith Stanton wishes humans could be more like bees. “They’re all doing everything for the good of the hive, the good of the community,” Stanton said. “It’s a perfect model that nature created. … Why can’t we do that same thing?” Stanton, owner of Harpswell Honey, is in her 20th season of beekeeping. With five […]
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As farming innovation collides with fishing tradition, Harpswell brings both sides to the table
This story is part of “Cultivating the Coast,” a special report that explores Harpswell’s rapidly growing aquaculture industry. Last year, Harpswell oyster farmer Samantha Bohan learned the town was considering a one-year moratorium on new aquaculture leases because of concerns about their impact on traditional fishing. Bohan had just started her own farm a year […]
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Harpswell man celebrates 101st birthday
Richard Parks celebrates and reflects on his life, dedicating 30 years of his life to wildlife biology in Maine as he turns 101, becoming the oldest member of his family.
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Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island
Maine’s only fatal shark attack took place in the area in 2020, prompting the state to deploy sensors along the coast to track tagged white sharks.
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A recipe to keep your kitchen cool on sweltering days
I confess that this is the time of year when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This week’s recipes reflect that, and all include ways to incorporate tart lemons and limes into a refreshing, easy meal. This includes an icy adult beverage, Asian noodle salad, and a cool, creamy […]
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