Voters also approved three town referendum questions.
Harpswell
Topsham high school briefly shelters in place following bomb threat
The shelter-in-place protocol was quickly lifted after the school was determined to be safe.
Harpswell harbormaster resigns to take Portland post
Paul Plummer’s final day in the Harpswell position is Nov. 7. Town staff have recommended Deputy Harbormaster Darcie Couture as interim harbormaster and marine resources administrator.
How those in bondage found their freedom in the Midcoast
Many former slaves settled in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham.
Harpswell artist debuts new solo exhibition at River Arts in Damariscotta
Joanne Tarlin paints semi-abstract symbolic landscapes that aim to ‘express the tone of our nation.’
Portland photos from the 1980s show the city’s grittier days
The exhibit ‘Lapsed Time’ is on view at the Maine Historical Society in Portland through Dec. 31, featuring 24 black-and-white images by photographer David Etnier.
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Ballantyne Jackson
HARPSWELL – On a beautiful fall day, Oct. 17, 2025, Bob Jackson passed away, peacefully at home after a long illness, …
Brunswick Rotary Club presents Phillips Award to conservationist
Jym St. Pierre has spent nearly five decades serving Maine lands.
Obituary: Dorothy “Dot” Ann Golding Litchfield
HARPSWELL – Dorothy “Dot” Ann Golding Litchfield, 90, passed peacefully into the arms of her beloved Savior on Oct. 14, 2025. …
Mt. Ararat inducts inaugural Athletics Hall of Honors class
Nine athletes, two coaches, one contributor and one team were honored last Saturday.