The results of an aging population and fewer younger workers are most visible in the state with the oldest median age in the nation.
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Midcoast School Notebook: Aug. 16
New head of school named at Harpswell Coastal Academy Harpswell Coastal Academy Board of Directors has appointed Scott Barksdale as the new head of school, effective immediately. In related news, Carrie Branson has stepped down as executive director. “Scott brings to the job a solid background in teaching, restorative practices and school leadership, and a […]
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Harpswell sets tax rate, looks at removing Mitchell Field buildings
The town’s new property tax rate is $6.70 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Orr’s and Bailey Island Fire Dept. hosts annual yard sale, auction
HARPSWELL — The Orr’s and Bailey Island Fire Department is hosting its 26th annual Yard Sale and Auction Aug. 10 and 11 at the fire station and inside the Orr’s Island Schoolhouse. The auction will take place on Sunday at 10 a.m. Items up for bid include an African photo safari; a vacation in Tuscany, Italy; […]
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Midcoast Meetings: Aug. 9-16
Brunswick Mon. 8/12 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/Topsham Water Board 266 River Rd. Topsham Tues. 8/13 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory Committee People Plus Tues. 8/13 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 8/14 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 8/14 6:30 p.m. School Board Executive Session TH Wed. 8/14 7 p.m. School Board Meeting TH Thur. […]
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Harpswell Police Beat: Aug. 9
No arrests were reported from July 29 to Aug. 5.
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Harpswell eyes cell tower, solar projects at Mitchell Field
The Board of Selectmen authorized the projects, which will extend wireless communications and produce enough energy to power municipal buildings.