Harpswell Anchor

12/18/2025

Harpswell officials hosted a community meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, to explain a Town Meeting warrant article that would allow the town to improve and maintain public access to a rocky, state-owned beach at Clark Cove.

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12/17/2025

Local artists John Wright, of Harpswell, and Valerie Upham, of Brunswick, have installed a collaborative artwork titled “Wetlands” at the Harpswell Town Office, where it will be displayed for about a year.

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Local artists John Wright, of Harpswell, and Valerie Upham, of Brunswick, have installed a collaborative artwork titled "Wetlands" at the Harpswell Town Office, where it will be displayed for about a year.

12/17/2025

The local school district has released a detailed road map outlining how it plans to decide what to do with its aging school buildings, including Harpswell Community School.

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The local school district has released a detailed road map outlining how it plans to decide what to do with its aging school buildings, including Harpswell Community School.

12/16/2025

The Harpswell Fisheries Committee is asking for about 15 minutes of every local lobsterman’s time to help it add the areas where they fish to a recently developed map.

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The Harpswell Fisheries Committee is asking for about 15 minutes of every local lobsterman's time to help it add the areas where they fish to a recently developed map.

12/16/2025

Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy George Bradbury shovels sand into a bucket at the Harpswell Transfer Station on Friday, Dec. 12. Older residents may have sand delivered to their homes to guard against winter falls. The town provides the sand and deputies deliver it. Residents may call for themselves or their older relatives to receive a 5-gallon bucket of sand with a waterproof lid. "You just take a can, dip it in, and sprinkle it around so you don't slip and fall on the ice," Bradbury said. To get a new bucket of sand or refill an empty one, call the nonemergency number for the Sheriff's Office: 800-501-1111. (Jeffrey Good photo)

12/14/2025

Question from Garry Hansen: It’s getting a bit out of hand here in Harpswell with signs nailed to poles or stuck in the ground. Approaching the Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department station, there were three in a row, and over the bridge many more. They seem to be everywhere. Should the town do something about this?

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Question from Garry Hansen: It's getting a bit out of hand here in Harpswell with signs nailed to poles or stuck in the ground. Approaching the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department station, there were three in a row, and over the bridge many more. They seem to be everywhere. Should the town do s...

12/12/2025

Carols were sung, love letters written, and chimneys descended during a holiday celebration at Centennial Hall in Harpswell Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. Harpswell Community Theater and the Harpswell Garden Club put on the event, which included the variety show "Tis a Night in Harpswell" and a traditional tree-lighting ceremony.

12/12/2025

By Daniel Hoebeke: Older adults are a frequent target of scams for a variety of reasons, including social isolation and cognitive issues. After encountering one such scam firsthand, I decided to share a warning about a few of today’s most common scams. I’m a retired attorney and have researched these scams.

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Older adults are a frequent target of scams for a variety of reasons, including social isolation and cognitive issues. After encountering one such scam firsthand, I decided to share a warning about a few of today's most common scams. I'm a retired attorney and have researched these scams.

12/11/2025

By George Bradbury: We are entering the last month of the year! This means the temperatures are falling and storms could bring ice or snow. As the weather grows colder, it may be wise to have your vehicle looked over. The cold takes a toll on car batteries. It is also a good idea to have snow tires.

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We are entering the last month of the year! This means the temperatures are falling and storms could bring ice or snow. As the weather grows colder, it may be wise to have your vehicle looked over. The cold takes a toll on car batteries. It is also a good idea to have snow tires.

12/10/2025

The annual lighting of the Christmas trees in Cundy's Harbor had an old-fashioned addition this year: horse-drawn wagon rides through the village. Horses Ben and Bill pulled the wagon and socialized with riders. The Cundy's Harbor Community Church of the Nazarene organized Sunday's festive event with support from local donors.

12/10/2025

By Candace Kanes, Curtis Memorial Library: Carol Lord, manager of technical services at Curtis Memorial Library, discovered how much she loved being in the library when she volunteered to shelve books. She had tried several other careers, but decided the library was for her. She has been at Curtis for 25 years and knows the collections especially well, as part of her job is coordinating and overseeing the annual new books budget.

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Carol Lord, manager of technical services at Curtis Memorial Library, discovered how much she loved being in the library when she volunteered to shelve books. She had tried several other careers, but decided the library was for her. She has been at Curtis for 25 years and knows the collections espec...

12/09/2025

By Amanda Palma: When you mention that the holidays are around the corner, people tend to fall into one of two categories. There’s the bright-eyed bunch who exclaim, “Yes! I’m so excited for the snow and seeing family!” Then there are those who sigh, “I can’t believe it’s here already. I just want it to be over.” To be honest, I’ve been both people. Some years, I can’t wait to start baking and decorating. Other years, the thought of going above the garage and pulling down three 5-foot tote bins makes me want to book a one-way ticket to Bali.

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When you mention that the holidays are around the corner, people tend to fall into one of two categories. There's the bright-eyed bunch who exclaim, "Yes! I'm so excited for the snow and seeing family!" Then there are those who sigh, "I can't believe it's here already. I just want it to be over."