A cybersecurity breach has led to a misdirected payment in Harpswell, prompting a vendor to file a lien as the town scrambles to resolve the situation.

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A local board is pushing for an ordinance to ensure that aquaculture leases source their seed from Maine hatcheries, aiming to protect our waters from harmful algal blooms.

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The Harpswell emergency services station budget has skyrocketed by $1 million due to unexpected site work costs, prompting committee members to strategize on cutting expenses and securing grants.

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A groundbreaking plan to equip Harpswell's wharves and select fishing boats with life-saving AEDs is on the table, alongside crucial CPR training for local crews.

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Researchers at Quahog Bay are on a mission to revolutionize lobster hatcheries by optimizing larval diets for healthier, larger lobsters, and they've just secured crucial support from local fisheries!

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A devastating algal bloom has wiped out clam flats in Middle Bay, leaving harvesters reeling from a potential $40,000 loss.

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