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Harpswell approves cell tower lease

by Kathleen O'Brien October 5, 2020

The tower, which will be less than 200 feet tall and unlit, will establish better cell signal for Orr’s and Bailey islands.

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Harpswell to make call on cell tower deal

by Kathleen O'Brien September 29, 2020

Harpswell selectmen will discuss, and potentially approve, the lease agreement at a board meeting Thursday.

The Forecaster

Midcoast Meetings: Oct. 2-9

September 29, 2020

Brunswick For information on remote access, televised/streamed meetings see brunswickme.org. Mon. 10/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council Tues. 10/6 5 p.m. Master Plan Implementation Committee Tues. 10/6 6:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Wed. 10/7 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee Wed. 10/7 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee Thur. 10/8 4:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Harpswell Check harpswell.maine.gov […]

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Canada’s ‘Atlantic Loop’ power grid could bring big value to Maine

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald September 29, 2020September 28, 2020

Maine should get in on the planning early as the 4 Atlantic provinces and Quebec weigh a grand proposal for clean energy.

The Forecaster

Letter: Balentine has no knowledge of Trump’s ‘truth’

September 25, 2020September 22, 2020

In Maine, there is an old adage which states “You can’t fix stupid.” In addition, an equally ancient proverb notes “You can bring a horse to water, but it may not drink.” These two sayings describe the context of Mr. Balentine’s recent column (“Pandemic pet peeves, part III,” Sept. 11) rather precisely. Over the years, […]

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Harpswell to hold blood drive in honor of 8-year-old cancer patient

by Kathleen O'Brien September 24, 2020

To sign up for an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter keyword “Adelynn.”

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Harpswell Coastal Academy to reopen campuses after positive COVID-19 test

by Kathleen O'Brien September 24, 2020September 25, 2020

Scott Barksdale, head of school, said he feels comfortable welcoming students back to both the Brunswick and Harpswell campuses on Monday after no other students or staff developed COVID-19 symptoms as of Thursday.