orrs island maine
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PublishedMay 14, 2024
Harpswell resident tries to force sale of historic local waterfront owned by 26 people
John 'Jack' Sylvester wants to buy out the 25 other owners of Barleyfield Point, on Orr's Island, because he says it's mismanaged and deteriorating. The other shareholders are fighting back, saying they fear that Sylvester's purchase could signal the end of another working waterfront in Maine.
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PublishedApril 11, 2024
In wake of storms, FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Harpswell
On April 10, FEMA set up a disaster recovery center in Harpswell to provide locals with financial relief from winter storm damage.