Construction begins on communications tower at Mitchell Field

Construction is underway on a 199-foot wireless communications tower at George J. Mitchell Field that should improve cellular service on Harpswell Neck and may boost signals on the islands too. Blue Sky Towers III LLC, of Massachusetts, is building the tower. Work...

Verizon signals delay in Harpswell wireless network upgrade

Wireless carrier Verizon has indicated it may not meet a previously estimated target of spring 2024 to upgrade its network in Harpswell by adding a transceiver to a nearly 200-foot-tall cell tower at George J. Mitchell Field. The expected delay is frustrating news for...

Cape Cod Flounders Over Spotty Service

Although some Cape Cod residents complained when Blue Sky Towers petitioned to erect a cell tower in Mashpee, MA in 2019, voices are now united in favor of better digital reception. As WCBV-TV reports, concerns about safety issues have residents demanding more and...

Verizon ‘in talks’ to join tower at Mitchell Field

Verizon is “in talks” with the owner of the new tower at Mitchell Field and will likely add a site on the tower this year. Harpswell Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said in an email on Monday, Feb. 6, that Blue Sky Towers LLC has confirmed ongoing negotiations with...