Nine athletes, two coaches, one contributor and one team were honored last Saturday.
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Engine failure leads to dramatic rescue off Harpswell island
An express cruiser ran aground and began taking on water on Oct. 6. Help from Bailey Island, Portland, Yarmouth and Cundy’s Harbor soon arrived, and two people were rescued.
Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups
Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
Harpswell man dies in Tuesday morning fire
State investigators are working to determine what caused the fire that killed 78-year-old Hugh MacFarlane early Tuesday morning.
Obituary: James “Bau” Graves
HARPSWELL – With great sadness we share the news that James “Bau” Graves passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, in Harpswell. …
Bau Graves, who helped shape Maine’s music and cultural scene, dies at 73
Graves was artistic director of the Maine Festival, the state’s showcase summer arts and music event for decades. He and his wife started the New Year’s Portland celebration in the early 1980s and also ran the Center for Cultural Exchange in Portland.
30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
Six laws take effect in Maine this week, and they’re designed to help you | Opinion
On the consumer protection front, we’re making nation-leading progress.
Obituary: Patricia (Cousens) Hansen
HARPSWELL – “Getting old is no fun – but I’ve had a lot of fun getting old” is a recent quote …
Harpswell sets referendum questions for November ballot
The Harpswell Select Board voted 3-0 on Thursday, Sept. 4, to send four local referendum questions to voters on a Nov. 4 ballot. One measure asks voters to adopt a new comprehensive plan as recommended by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force. If approved, it would replace a plan adopted in March 2005 and amended in 2006 […]