Harpswell’s proposed $6.3 million spending plan represents an 11.4% increase over last year’s budget.
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Police: Car bursts into flames after crashing into Harpswell cemetery
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Cundy’s Harbor Fire/EMS responded to Cundy’s Harbor Road at the intersection with the Oak Ledge Road in Harpswell after a vehicle crashed around 10:15 p.m. Feb. 19. Two occupants escaped injury after their vehicle went off the road and rolled onto its side, eventually erupting into flames, according […]
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 25-March 4
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 3/1 6 p.m. Community Forestry Committee 4 Sheridan Road Wed. 3/2 10 a.m. Community Development Committee Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 3/2 4 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Subcommittee City Hall Wed. 3/2 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings […]
Harpswell financial planner seeks House District 99 seat
Harpswell Democrat Sheila Menair is running to replace outgoing Rep. Jay McCreight.
Brunswick bookmobile to hit streets in 2023
Curtis Memorial Library plans to purchase a mobile library, which will provide books, Wi-Fi and programming services to the people of Brunswick and Harpswell.
Midcoast Meetings: Feb. 18-25
Bath See cityofbath.com for information on Zoom meetings. Tues. 2/22 5 p.m. Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Subcommittee Public Works Tues. 2/22 5 p.m. Economic Development Committee City Hall Wed. 2/23 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Tues. 2/22 5 p.m. Recycling and Sustainability Committee Tues. […]
Harpswell to replace, move or remove streetlights
Harpswell will be converting its streetlights to LEDs in 2022. The new fixtures are more efficient and expected to last longer, saving on energy consumption and replacement and repair costs over the long term, according to a press release from the town. Harpswell has been reviewing its existing street light locations and is proposing the […]
Harpswell to preserve eelgrass by replacing boat moorings
Harbormaster Paul Plummer said the moorings will be switched to conservation moorings, which screw into the ocean floor and use an elastic line.
SAD 75 searches for stability and a superintendent
The Board of Directors of will review nine applicants for the district’s superintendent position. Four men have held the role since 2018.
Harpswell Democrat enters House race
Cheryl Golek of Harpswell has announced she’s running to represent District 99 in the Maine House of Representatives. Golek will face financial advisor Sheila Menair in the Democratic primary on June 14 before November’s general election. The winner will succeed Democrat Rep. Jay McCreight, who cannot run in 2022 due to term-limit rules. House District […]