The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Board of Trustees has declined an offer to take ownership of the Harpswell Coastal Academy (HCA) property located on Ash Point Road. In an emergency meeting on Saturday, the trustees voted, with some regret, not to accept the proposal made by Arthur “Art” Girard, of Delta Realty LLC, of Portland,… Read more
It was a beautiful week for our This Week in Harpswell photo project! Thank you to all 17 photographers who submitted 51 photos. Below is just a selection of all the photos we received. For more information about the project and to see past weeks, click here. Read more
Maine’s Land Trusts now Eligible to Hold Working Waterfront Protection Covenants By Rich Knox at the Island Institute A bill sponsored by Representative Morgan Rielly of Westbrook (LD 574: An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Working Waterfront Covenants) has been signed into law—greatly expanding opportunities for protecting Maine’s remaining working waterfronts. “Maine’s fishing industry accounts… Read more
Are you having more trouble bending over to get your hands in the dirt? Do your back and legs hurt a lot more than they used to when you spend time in the garden? Are the costs of plants making the idea of planting a garden harder? Yet you still long to Eat a cherry… Read more
By Phil Croteau The act of volunteering is a fantastic way to explore new interests, build communities, and form lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. In the case of Sharon Oehmig, volunteering with the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT) to maintain the trails at Long Reach Preserve has opened numerous doors to other opportunities within HHLT… Read more
Originally published in the Harpswell Anchor I am a hunter. That statement might earn me a dirty look, even a request to leave the party, immediately! Much depends upon the company you keep and where you reside. We lived in England for many years, a country with a long tradition of wealthy landowners on expensive… Read more
One of the joys of spring is the return of birds of all shapes, sizes and colors. Who doesn’t love stepping outside to a chorus of birdsong or catching a glimpse of bright red or yellow in the trees? The new warmth of spring and the longer days draw birds to make their spring migration…. Read more
Harpswell author Ed Robinson has been writing and speaking about the outdoors for years. His new presentation features superb photographs of many of Maine’s wild creatures, both the iconic and the secretive. Ed will share fascinating stories about these creatures and help us to understand more about their lives. Growing up in the Finger Lakes… Read more
2023 marks a substantial milestone for Harpswell Heritage Land Trust: we are now 40 years old! From our formation by the Harpswell Historical Society, to our evolution from Harpswell Heritage Trust to Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, to our shift from an all-volunteer to a staffed organization, and our increase in the depth and breadth of… Read more
Are you looking for a way to support your local land trust this holiday season? Visit our online store for gifts for all ages! Books & Guides If you haven’t tried Ed Robinson’s Nature Notes books, they are a must-read. For younger enthusiasts we also have our Junior Ranger Activity Book, with scavenger hunts and activities… Read more