The phone rang one evening. “Tom,” a Harpswell resident who agreed to share his story on the condition of anonymity, couldn’t quite understand the mumbling voice. “Who do we have here?” asked Tom. “Hi, Grandpa, it’s your grandson,” the voice said. Tom was so excited to hear from his grandson, even ... Read More
Eat Well. Be Well.
A Path to Better Health. We have so much to be proud of! Through Maine Council on Aging, with support from Hannaford Supermarkets, Harpswell Aging at Home was recognized for its many food programs. Check out this great video that showcases HAH, our town, and some of what we love doing. ... Read More
Cooking At 43° North: Baking away those winter blues
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: It is the time for home.” – Edith Sitwell I remember the winters when I was a young girl. We had large amounts of snow. It was a wonderland for us kids. Not so great for my ... Read More
Helping Harpswell Recover Soup and Bread Fundraiser and Lunch with Friends
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 12-2 PM | Cundy's Harbor Community Hall We’ve got a “double-header” planned.Please join us for either or both of these events this Tuesday! Helping Harpswell Recover Soup and Bread Fundraiser Buy some soup and/or bread to take home for a delicious ... Read More
From Bath to Bar Harbor, Maine communities share struggle with affordable housing — and optimism about solutions
The Island Housing Trust’s Ripples Hill Neighborhood in the village of Somesville. The trust builds and renovates homes in the town of Mount Desert for sale to buyers who make no more than 160% of Maine’s median income, according to Executive Director Marla O’Byrne. Harpswell is not the only ... Read More