HARPSWELL — The town is accepting bids from contractors to demolish the old U.S. Navy Pier on Mitchell Field. Selectman approved an extensive and detailed request for proposals Sept. 28 for what the engineer called “a landmark project for the town,” given the scale, cost, and implications the project has for the field. A non-mandatory […]

HARPSWELL — The Planning Board unanimously approved a modified application for seasonal event venue off Harpswell Neck Road, despite continuing parking concerns from at least one neighbor. The board also OK’d a commercial oyster-packing facility in a wooded area at the end of Bethel Point. The two-story building will include housing for employees of a local […]

No arrests or summonses were reported Sept. 11-18.

No arrests or summonses were reported Sept. 11-18.

HARPSWELL — The town Tuesday formally initiated a conversation on the increasing presence of short-term vacation rentals. About 20 stakeholders – Airbnb hosts, rental agencies, the Harpswell Business Association, town public safety and codes staff – attended the workshop described by Board of Selectmen Chairman Rick Daniel as “an information event” to air questions, concerns, or explore […]

HARPSWELL — The town will require the contractor selected to demolish the Mitchell Field pier to abide by restrictions intended to reduce noise, traffic and impact on recreation. Members of the public told the Mitchell Field Committee in June those were their major concerns about the town’s plan to take down the dilapidated, former U.S. Navy […]