By Debra Benveniste It was a cool and overcast day on July 7 at 3PM as 150 of us gathered at Mitchell Field to be loaded onto school buses and taken to our boat, the Bay Mist operated by Casco Bay Lines, which was docked and waiting for us at the Dolphin Marina & Restaurant…. Read more
By S.V. Lowery Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) evolved considerably to reach its present form since its origin almost 100 years ago. As Doug Warren reported in January 2018, it “grew out of the Harpswell Heritage Trust, which was formed by the Harpswell Historical Society, which was founded in 1978 as an off-shoot of the… Read more
At our Annual Meeting & Celebration on July 21, 2026, 5 new Trustees were voted in by HHLT’s membership. Please join us in welcoming these new Trustees, who bring a variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences to our Board. Jenny Baca grew up in Texas, with deep family roots in New Mexico. She spent her… Read more
Last week was the first week of Nature Day Camp, and the trails are full of excited chatter, new adventures, and budding friendships. I had the chance to spend the morning with our campers last Wednesday, and the fun began the moment parents headed out. Campers gathered for morning songs and announcements before lining up… Read more
For this year’s annual May fishing trip to Rangeley, Maine, the weather and waters were difficult. We normally have decent fishing while trolling on Rangeley Lake in the early morning hours, since gamefish are still near the shoreline in cold water, chasing smelt. Then we move to local rivers in the afternoon for fly fishing… Read more
We appreciate everyone who participated in the June edition of our This Week in Harpswell project – over 80 photos submitted from 20 talented Harpswell photographers! For more about our photo project and to find out when the next one will be happening click here. Congratulations to our four winning photos for June: “Lupines 2,”… Read more
Winners Congratulations to our winners! Cooks Lobster & Ale House ($100): Katie Burkhart The Dolphin Marina & Restaurant ($100): Maureen Hollett Harborside Grill at Holbrook’s ($100): Kristen Dempsey Erica’s Seafood ($50) & Pammy’s Ice Cream ($20): Gary Downes Harpswell Corner Market ($50), Black Sheep Wine Shop ($50), & Itty Bitty Coffee Shop ($25): Susan Lowery… Read more
By Christina Schechtman You wouldn’t guess by looking at it, but Harpswell’s Long Marsh is in the midst of a long recovery. On its surface, it reflects a peaceful coastal landscape. Host to gentle grasses, wading wildlife and water rising and falling twice each day through its narrow channels. The steady rhythm of the saltwater… Read more
By Martha Brant On a cool and damp Fall morning several years ago, Susan and Scott Salka were taking one of their favorite Harpswell walks along the Cliff Trail. It was there they met a young military veteran who had lost his legs and was using specialized braces to navigate his way up to the… Read more
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is thrilled to be partnering with Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) to implement a multi-year restoration project on Harpswell’s Long Marsh, a 70-acre salt marsh at the head of Doughty Cove. This collaboration is also supported by Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Baxter State Park (the owner of Austin Cary Forest), and… Read more