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Harpswell to host Colonial Day as part of 250th celebration

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Coastal Maine Living History Association will reenact what life as like in Harpswell in the 1770s on Saturday.

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‘Different Shores’ reveals the rhythm in Joanne Tarlin’s art | Column

by Mike Kmack Guest column July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

The Harpswell artist’s exhibition will grace the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor in August.

Community, Maine, News, Times Record

Great white shark spotted near Harpswell beach

by Katie Langley June 30, 2026July 2, 2026

A fisherman reported seeing the shark near Cedar Beach on Monday.

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Summer shouldn’t mean more stress for Maine families | Column

by Sen. Mattie Daughtry Guest column June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Childcare isn’t just a convenience, it’s critical infrastructure Mainers rely on.

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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Bailey Island Ice Cream Social | Column

by David Treadwell Just a Little Old June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

The annual event, started in 1976, is provided by the Mingo Club.

Elections, News

Harpswell voters support school budget, back Shah and Charles in primaries

by J.W. Oliver Harpswell Anchor June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Harpswell voters supported the school district’s 2026-27 budget and backed Democrat Nirav Shah and Republican Bobby Charles in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday. The vote in favor of the budget for Maine School Administrative District 75 was 1,647 to 367. Tuesday’s budget validation referendum was the final step in the lengthy review and approval process […]