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Good Samaritans rescue man, dog after fishing boat fire in Harpswell - newscentermaine.com
Good Samaritans rescue man, dog after fishing boat fire in Harpswell newscentermaine.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 10:46 pm
Man and dog rescued after lobster boat explosion in Harpswell - WMTW
Man and dog rescued after lobster boat explosion in Harpswell WMTW
Published on 19 July 2025 | 10:37 pm
Man and dog rescued after lobster boat explosion in Harpswell - Yahoo Home
Man and dog rescued after lobster boat explosion in Harpswell Yahoo Home
Published on 19 July 2025 | 10:33 pm
Fishing vessel catches fire off coast of Harpswell - newscentermaine.com
Fishing vessel catches fire off coast of Harpswell newscentermaine.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 10:16 pm
Good Samaritans rescue man and his dog after fishing boat catches fire in Harpswell - newscentermaine.com
Good Samaritans rescue man and his dog after fishing boat catches fire in Harpswell newscentermaine.com
Published on 19 July 2025 | 9:36 pm
The story behind this incredible Maine white shark photo - NBC Boston
The story behind this incredible Maine white shark photo NBC Boston
Published on 18 July 2025 | 11:38 pm
Harpswell Open Studio Tour ‘bigger and better’ in 2nd year - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Open Studio Tour ‘bigger and better’ in 2nd year The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 18 July 2025 | 8:03 pm
Official: Harpswell shark sightings no cause for alarm - Spectrum News
Official: Harpswell shark sightings no cause for alarm Spectrum News
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:02 pm
Watch: New video of shark sightings that have Maine community on high alert - NBC Boston
Watch: New video of shark sightings that have Maine community on high alert NBC Boston
Published on 18 July 2025 | 3:17 pm
Multiple sharks spotted at popular beach that saw deadly attack 5 years ago - Fox News
Multiple sharks spotted at popular beach that saw deadly attack 5 years ago Fox News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 9:49 pm
Maine lobsterman captures rare encounter with great white sharks - newscentermaine.com
Maine lobsterman captures rare encounter with great white sharks newscentermaine.com
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:19 pm
Shark notification flags are out after two recent sightings near Harpswell - Maine Public
Shark notification flags are out after two recent sightings near Harpswell Maine Public
Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:42 pm
2 great white sharks spotted near midcoast Maine beach - Bangor Daily News
2 great white sharks spotted near midcoast Maine beach Bangor Daily News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 2:20 pm
Great white shark sightings off Maine trigger warnings for beachgoers - CBS News
Great white shark sightings off Maine trigger warnings for beachgoers CBS News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:09 pm
Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island - The Portland Press Herald
Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island The Portland Press Herald
Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:52 pm
Shark sightings off the coast of Maine prompt warnings at beach in Harpswell - WGME
Shark sightings off the coast of Maine prompt warnings at beach in Harpswell WGME
Published on 17 July 2025 | 10:39 am
Shark notification flags posted in Harpswell after great whites spotted - newscentermaine.com
Shark notification flags posted in Harpswell after great whites spotted newscentermaine.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 11:48 pm
Harpswell issues warning after two great white shark sightings - newscentermaine.com
Harpswell issues warning after two great white shark sightings newscentermaine.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:48 pm
Two white sharks are seen in Maine, prompting town to issue warning - The Boston Globe
Two white sharks are seen in Maine, prompting town to issue warning The Boston Globe
Published on 16 July 2025 | 8:11 pm
After shark sightings, warning flags go up at Bailey Island’s Cedar Beach - The Harpswell Anchor
After shark sightings, warning flags go up at Bailey Island’s Cedar Beach The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:17 pm
Harpswell issues warning after great white shark sightings - WMTW
Harpswell issues warning after great white shark sightings WMTW
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:50 pm
Maine town — site of the state's first fatal shark attack — issues warning after multiple sightings - NBC Boston
Maine town — site of the state's first fatal shark attack — issues warning after multiple sightings NBC Boston
Published on 16 July 2025 | 3:51 pm
Harpswell issues beach warning after great white shark sightings - newscentermaine.com
Harpswell issues beach warning after great white shark sightings newscentermaine.com
Published on 16 July 2025 | 2:38 pm
Warnings issued after multiple great white shark sightings off Bailey Island - WGME
Warnings issued after multiple great white shark sightings off Bailey Island WGME
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:51 am
Underwater photo of great white shark in Maine waters believed to be the 1st - Bangor Daily News
Underwater photo of great white shark in Maine waters believed to be the 1st Bangor Daily News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 12:34 am
Rare image of great white shark captured off the coast of Maine - National Geographic
Rare image of great white shark captured off the coast of Maine National Geographic
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:47 pm
Harpswell officials issue warning after great white sharks spotted off Bailey Island - WABI
Harpswell officials issue warning after great white sharks spotted off Bailey Island WABI
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:23 pm
Lobstermen navigate rising costs of living and working on the coast of Maine - newscentermaine.com
Lobstermen navigate rising costs of living and working on the coast of Maine newscentermaine.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:47 pm
Harpswell lands $80K grant to map impacts of sea-level rise - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell lands $80K grant to map impacts of sea-level rise The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Never Not Amazed: Have a great night - The Harpswell Anchor
Never Not Amazed: Have a great night The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The importance of a comprehensive plan - The Harpswell Anchor
The importance of a comprehensive plan The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 5 July 2025 | 4:42 pm
Cooking at 43° North: A festival of flavors - The Harpswell Anchor
Cooking at 43° North: A festival of flavors The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
From the Community Archives - The Harpswell Anchor
From the Community Archives The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:22 pm
Harpswell leaders explore novel approach to building fire station - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell leaders explore novel approach to building fire station The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell-led law to ease coastal recovery from 2024 storms enacted - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell-led law to ease coastal recovery from 2024 storms enacted The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Select Board appoints new Fisheries Committee - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Select Board appoints new Fisheries Committee The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Island Law: Cookouts and fireworks - The Harpswell Anchor
Island Law: Cookouts and fireworks The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Ask the Anchor: What’s going on with Eagle Island? - The Harpswell Anchor
Ask the Anchor: What’s going on with Eagle Island? The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Bandstand series to bring back favorites, introduce a newcomer - The Harpswell Anchor
Bandstand series to bring back favorites, introduce a newcomer The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New generation aims to revitalize family farm at gateway to Harpswell - The Harpswell Anchor
New generation aims to revitalize family farm at gateway to Harpswell The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Library Connections: Summer in the harbor - The Harpswell Anchor
Library Connections: Summer in the harbor The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
More than just housing - The Harpswell Anchor
More than just housing The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The value of compromise - The Harpswell Anchor
The value of compromise The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Students share what they love about Harpswell in art show at Town Office - The Harpswell Anchor
Students share what they love about Harpswell in art show at Town Office The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Delightful issue - The Harpswell Anchor
Delightful issue The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Katherine Chatterjee, first woman elected to Harpswell Select Board, dies at 87 - The Harpswell Anchor
Katherine Chatterjee, first woman elected to Harpswell Select Board, dies at 87 The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Lobster Boat Races set for July 27 - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Lobster Boat Races set for July 27 The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Conservation Commission seminar explores ‘Power of Plants’ - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Conservation Commission seminar explores ‘Power of Plants’ The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust loses AmeriCorps member in funding cuts - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust loses AmeriCorps member in funding cuts The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
PTO reschedules inaugural striper tournament after anglers strike out - The Harpswell Anchor
PTO reschedules inaugural striper tournament after anglers strike out The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Town leaders cheer referendum results, but not all residents happy - The Harpswell Anchor
Town leaders cheer referendum results, but not all residents happy The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
HNPEA’s new tennis and pickleball courts set to open by July - The Harpswell Anchor
HNPEA’s new tennis and pickleball courts set to open by July The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell voters agree to build fire station, tear down administration building - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell voters agree to build fire station, tear down administration building The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Naturalist: Power dynamics - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Naturalist: Power dynamics The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Developer plans to transform downtown Brunswick buildings into condos - The Harpswell Anchor
Developer plans to transform downtown Brunswick buildings into condos The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Man defending his chickens prompts Maine school lockdown - WMTW
Man defending his chickens prompts Maine school lockdown WMTW
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Community School put in lockdown after report of person nearby with rifle - WGME
Harpswell Community School put in lockdown after report of person nearby with rifle WGME
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Decrepit, toxic building should go - The Harpswell Anchor
Decrepit, toxic building should go The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff's office resolves Harpswell gun report incident without arrest - newscentermaine.com
Sheriff's office resolves Harpswell gun report incident without arrest newscentermaine.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
$6M fire station, building demolition top June ballot in Harpswell - The Portland Press Herald
$6M fire station, building demolition top June ballot in Harpswell The Portland Press Herald
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Jim Henderson dedicated his career to preserving state history — and the public's access to it - The Harpswell Anchor
Jim Henderson dedicated his career to preserving state history — and the public's access to it The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell-specific bill would aid coastal rebuilding from January 2024 storms - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell-specific bill would aid coastal rebuilding from January 2024 storms The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Moments of summer on an island in Harpswell - The Harpswell Anchor
Moments of summer on an island in Harpswell The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Holbrook’s Wharf store, eatery to reopen with dual proprietors - The Harpswell Anchor
Holbrook’s Wharf store, eatery to reopen with dual proprietors The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell rockers tackle tough job of creating brand-new music - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell rockers tackle tough job of creating brand-new music The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Brunswick’s Pomelia: upscale casual with a Sicilian accent - The Harpswell Anchor
Brunswick’s Pomelia: upscale casual with a Sicilian accent The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Student EMTs from Bowdoin College give vital aid to Harpswell Neck fire department - The Harpswell Anchor
Student EMTs from Bowdoin College give vital aid to Harpswell Neck fire department The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Naturalist: Gray fox - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Naturalist: Gray fox The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Route 24 buoys are a colorful advertisement and a tribute to fishermen - The Harpswell Anchor
Route 24 buoys are a colorful advertisement and a tribute to fishermen The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Ram & Bull to open Thursday in former Joshua’s location - The Harpswell Anchor
Ram & Bull to open Thursday in former Joshua’s location The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell’s Ryan Larsen to serve as next school board chair - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell’s Ryan Larsen to serve as next school board chair The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell to get its 1st pre-K class this fall - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell to get its 1st pre-K class this fall The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Scientists monitor PFAS levels in Harpswell Sound months after spill - newscentermaine.com
Scientists monitor PFAS levels in Harpswell Sound months after spill newscentermaine.com
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
John Clement Davis III - The Harpswell Anchor
John Clement Davis III The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Select Board adds June ballot question to create legacy fishing areas - The Harpswell Anchor
Select Board adds June ballot question to create legacy fishing areas The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Select Board rejects bid to place Mitchell Field building rehab on June ballot - The Harpswell Anchor
Select Board rejects bid to place Mitchell Field building rehab on June ballot The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell man faces manslaughter charge in connection with fatal crash - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell man faces manslaughter charge in connection with fatal crash The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell residents want answers about PFOS contamination from firefighting foam - WGME
Harpswell residents want answers about PFOS contamination from firefighting foam WGME
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell artist lends imagery to Maine band’s moody album, ‘Enigma’ - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell artist lends imagery to Maine band’s moody album, ‘Enigma’ The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell seeks answers as PFAS spill contaminates local waters - The Portland Press Herald
Harpswell seeks answers as PFAS spill contaminates local waters The Portland Press Herald
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Station proposal needs more study - The Harpswell Anchor
Station proposal needs more study The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Voting no on new station - The Harpswell Anchor
Voting no on new station The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'Let's get the dock back': Harpswell to rebuild public wharf destroyed by winter storms - WGME
'Let's get the dock back': Harpswell to rebuild public wharf destroyed by winter storms WGME
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Bailey Island cafe’s new owners promise fresh but familiar experience - The Harpswell Anchor
Bailey Island cafe’s new owners promise fresh but familiar experience The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell seeks answers as PFAS spill contaminates local waters - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell seeks answers as PFAS spill contaminates local waters The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Voters agree to rebuild town dock, reject funds for fishing organization - The Harpswell Anchor
Voters agree to rebuild town dock, reject funds for fishing organization The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 22 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Community School parents raise concerns about class size - The Portland Press Herald
Harpswell Community School parents raise concerns about class size The Portland Press Herald
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Town Meeting do-over set for March 22 in Harpswell, without major items - The Harpswell Anchor
Town Meeting do-over set for March 22 in Harpswell, without major items The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
State investigating fatal fire on Bailey Island - The Harpswell Anchor
State investigating fatal fire on Bailey Island The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell Naturalist: Tick update - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Naturalist: Tick update The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Harpswell postpones annual Town Meeting as turnout exceeds gym’s capacity - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell postpones annual Town Meeting as turnout exceeds gym’s capacity The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
First Person: From Harpswell’s wood, John Wright crafts a life - The Harpswell Anchor
First Person: From Harpswell’s wood, John Wright crafts a life The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 5 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Gratitude to OBIFD and Wirenuts - The Harpswell Anchor
Gratitude to OBIFD and Wirenuts The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Guide to Harpswell’s 2025 Town Meeting - The Harpswell Anchor
Guide to Harpswell’s 2025 Town Meeting The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Anchor seeks seasonal news intern, housing available - The Harpswell Anchor
Anchor seeks seasonal news intern, housing available The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Harpswell has 44 of Maine’s 600 remaining overboard discharge systems - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell has 44 of Maine’s 600 remaining overboard discharge systems The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
School officials respond to ‘ballooning’ special education enrollment - The Harpswell Anchor
School officials respond to ‘ballooning’ special education enrollment The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Changes coming to Harpswell leadership in March election - The Harpswell Anchor
Changes coming to Harpswell leadership in March election The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 16 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Harpswell Neck landowner offers free lease of farmland - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell Neck landowner offers free lease of farmland The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 4 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Town maps fishing areas in effort to reduce aquaculture conflicts - The Harpswell Anchor
Town maps fishing areas in effort to reduce aquaculture conflicts The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 19 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Harpswell voters approve bond for boat launch, reject solar farm, back Democrats - The Harpswell Anchor
Harpswell voters approve bond for boat launch, reject solar farm, back Democrats The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 6 November 2024 | 8:00 am
A summer in Maine’s ‘hidden gem’ - The Harpswell Anchor
A summer in Maine’s ‘hidden gem’ The Harpswell Anchor
Published on 2 October 2024 | 7:00 am