5 enjoyable issues to do when you’re in Harpswell

Matt Newberg grew up in Harpswell and returned 4 years in the past. He’s now the manager director of the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, which has conserved greater than 1,800 acres within the city.

“I feel very fortunate to be back here,” Newberg mentioned. “I’m also very proud to be with the land trust because I think one of the things that has made Harpswell, since my time here in the mid-’70s, so special is the amount of open space that there is for people to enjoy, whether that’s town trails or our preserves or just private properties that allow folks to visit.”

Where do you wish to eat?

His household’s favourite is Erica’s Seafood. The restaurant is closed for the season, however within the hotter months, Newberg would choose up haddock baskets to go by boat. “We would order ahead of time and pick it up and go sit out somewhere in Potts Harbor or one of the islands and eat,” he mentioned.

Where do you go for a drink?

Newberg prefers tea over espresso, however his favourite spot to get any scorching beverage is the Itty Bitty Coffee Shop. “They have incredible snacks, like gluten-free Rice Krispy treats that are just really, really great,” he mentioned.

Where do you go to attach with nature?

Newberg runs a land belief, however he likes the city’s trails too. One favourite is Devil’s Back on Orr’s Island, particularly the westside path. “You just feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, even though you know you’re not,” he mentioned. “It’s just very natural on both sides of the water with incredible bird watching and lots of cedar trees.”

Where do you go to buy native?

Uncle Pete’s Community Market is a staple for every little thing from a tank of gasoline to a simple dinner. “It’s a go-to when you’re feeling lazy in the winter time, and cooking just feels like too much. You can always get a good pizza there.”

What’s another factor you’ll be able to’t miss in Harpswell?

“There just isn’t, in my opinion, a more quintessential Maine harbor than Mackerel Cove,” Newberg mentioned. “It’s really idyllic.” The city and the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust each personal land on this space, growing entry for the general public.

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