Fire destroys Harpswell mobile home, kills dog

Harpswell, West Bath, Phippsburg to investigate climate’s impact on future of town landings

Baker Design Consultants will conduct a climate resiliency analysis on three town landings: Garrison Cove boat launch on Bailey Island in Harpswell, Sabino Landing in West Bath, and Acre Lot Wharf in Phippsburg.

Harpswell deployed new shark warning flag just twice this summer

The flag alert system, intended to warn beachgoers of a possible shark sighting, was adopted a year after a fatal shark attack off the coast of Bailey Island.

Harpswell oyster hatchery may farm kelp at Mitchell Field

According to Running Tide's website, the company is growing kelp that floats on the water’s surface to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as part of a pilot project.

Harpswell student to be featured in international documentary on Discovery Plus

Sadie Pressman of Harpswell is one of four American students featured in a documentary that chronicles their lives attending high school abroad.

Ohio fugitive wanted for drug felonies arrested in Harpswell

Brian Woods, 46, was wanted in Ohio for multiple felonies including trafficking fentanyl.

Anchor aweigh: Harpswell locals revive community newspaper

“It’s a true grassroots effort,” said J.W. Oliver, the Harpswell Anchor's new editor. “This is a group of people who live in Harpswell and missed their paper and said ‘We’re going to start a new one.’”

A year after deadly shark attack, Harpswell adopts warning flag

The flag will be hoisted in Mitchell Field, Mackerel Cove and Cedar Beach when there is a reported shark sighting within a quarter mile.

Harpswell motel sold to new owners, will open next month

The Bailey Island Motel, built in 1958, will undergo some renovations.

Cook’s Lobster and Ale House in Harpswell closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The popular Bailey Island restaurant plans to reopen on Wednesday after all employees are tested and the building gets a thorough cleaning.