Last week, Harpswell launched a redesigned town website, which officials say offers style and functionality upgrades at a time when more residents are demanding improved online services.
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Letters to the editor: MSAD 75 leadership; Brunswick Council write-in election
MSAD 75 election In a couple short weeks, at the Harpswell Community School, there will be an election for two of the Harpswell representatives to the MSAD 75 School Board. As someone appointed to a seat on the board last year, I had hoped to run for election to continue that post but find myself […]
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 17-24
Bath Wed. 2/22 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 2/21 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Council Chambers Tue. 2/21 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 2/23 5 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Zoom Harpswell Mon. 2/20 5 p.m. Town Lands Town Office Wed. 2/22 4 p.m. Recycling Committee Town Office Thu. 2/23 […]
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Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents
Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.
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After 31 years, Harpswell’s garbage collector makes her last pickups
After more than 30 years of picking up trash and recyclables from hundreds of customers throughout Harpswell, Cheryl Ward made her last rounds in December. Ward’s dependable schedule and friendly nature made her popular with customers. She grew the business to almost 300 stops before scaling back in recent years. Ward, from Florida, first […]
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A little bear and a prayer go a long way: Catholic church revives Healing Bear Ministry program
All Saints Parish in Brunswick reboots its Healing Bear Ministry program after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 to give children a tangible way to practice faith and show compassion for others.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 10-17
Bath Wed. 2/15 4 p.m. Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee City Hall Brunswick Tue. 2/14 7 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 2/15 7 p.m. Recreation Commission Zoom Thu. 2/16 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom, Council Chambers Harpswell Mon. 2/13 7 p.m. Recreation Committee Town Office Wed. 2/15 2:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom Wed. 2/15 6:30 p.m. […]
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Harpswell’s growing payroll and utilities budget could be bellwether for other Midcoast towns
Harpswell’s $6.9 million 2023 budget proposal includes hikes to cover the rising cost of salaries and utilities, economic factors other Midcoast town leaders expect to come up in their own budget processes.
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Midcoast artists join forces to expand reach
The revived Midcoast chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists provides artists with more venues to show their work, including a juried show this month in Belfast.
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Coastal Journal Meetings: Feb. 3-10
Brunswick Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Town Council Zoom Thu. 2/8 6 p.m. Appointments Committee Town Hall Thu. 2/8 7 p.m. School Board Zoom, Town Hall Harpswell Mon. 2/6 2 p.m. Planning Board Site Visit Town Office Mon. 2/6 5 p.m. Mitchell Field Committee Town Office Tue. 2/7 3:45 p.m. Resiliency/Sustainability Zoom Wed. 2/8 9 a.m. […]