After seven months, the sunken Jacob Pike was raised from the New Meadows River, months after it went under in a January storm.
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Heavy weekend rain prompts shellfish closures
An emergency shellfish advisory for Freeport and Harpswell remains in effect as shorelines recover from heavy rain.
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Harpswell’s spread-out reading landscape takes a turn
Thanks to the Harpswell Neck Library Association, locals can now borrow books for free — sparking a new town tradition and an ever-evolving inventory.
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Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher than what the EPA considers safe.
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As temperatures rise, local summer camps turn to the sun
Harpswell Neck Physical Education Association uses solar energy to upgrade its facilities without paying a cent.
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Harpswell adopts ‘right to fish’
Harpswell has a new right-to-fish policy intended to protect the town’s working waterfronts and fishermen.
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Fitness tips from Maine Senior Games’ Athlete of the Year
Triathlon athlete and 81-year-old retiree Charles Cray has been in several Maine Senior Games over the years. His secret? “Keep moving.”
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Harpswell’s Rep. Golek joins 49 other officials for Emerging Legislative Leaders Program
Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, was among 50 state legislators chosen nationwide to participate in the 2024 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program from July 8-11 in Virginia. The attendees were chosen based on their demonstrated leadership qualities, such as integrity, compassion and intelligence, according to a prepared release. The program is designed to inspire participants to continue […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Navigating windy Quahog Bay
One of the benefits of being a member of the Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society is that if you want to organize an impromptu outing, there is usually someone available to join you. That was true when I recently decided to organize a sea kayak trip on Quahog Bay near Cundy’s Harbor. Hot, sunny but […]