A fire broke out around noon on July 30 at Long Reach Cove and was finally considered fully contained on Tuesday.
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Harpswell’s shark sighting hotline busy so far
Local officials always “err on the side of caution” when a call comes in.
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Firefighters battle stubborn fire that has smoldered over three days in Cundy’s Harbor
On July 30, a fire broke out around noon at Long Reach Cove and has yet to be fully extinguished.
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Great white shark sighting confirmed at Popham Beach State Park
Swimmers were ordered to leave the ocean after a paddle boarder spotted the shark Wednesday evening, but the beach resumed normal operations Thursday.
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First shark sighting of the season off the coast of Harpswell
The Maine Department of Maine Resources reported 29 individual sharks detected off the mid and southern coast of Maine last year.
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Harpswell school survives after commission OKs plan to consolidate
The Maine Charter School Commission on Tuesday approved Harpswell Coastal Academy’s plan to consolidate its two campuses, which school officials say is necessary for the institution’s survival.
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Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school
Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.
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Fierce fundraising may buy more time for Harpswell charter school
Harpswell Coastal Academy has raised nearly $160,000 toward consolidating its 2 campuses, a step school officials say is necessary for the survival of the institution.
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Police: Harpswell man hospitalized after crash Monday
The single-vehicle crash occurred Monday morning on Harpswell Islands Road.
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New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.