FREEPORT- FreeportUSA, the merchants’ association for the town of Freeport, has several events planned for the coming weeks. Continuing through December is “Freeport Third Fridays.” Held on the third Friday of every month, the event allows shoppers to stroll through the village experiencing art and fine craft from local painters, potters, jewelers and more. The […]
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Residents speak up for quiet trains
FREEPORT – Many Freeport residents came out in favor of quiet last week, especially when it comes to train whistles. The Freeport Town Council held a public hearing Aug. 7 to get resident input about the establishment of “quiet zones,” which would block trains from blowing their whistles when approaching intersections in town. The eight […]
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Residents speak up for quiet trains
FREEPORT – Many Freeport residents came out in favor of quiet last week, especially when it comes to train whistles. The Freeport Town Council held a public hearing Aug. 7 to get resident input about the establishment of “quiet zones,” which would block trains from blowing their whistles when approaching intersections in town. The eight […]
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Soft lobster prices, hard times
FREEPORT- You don’t have to go very far to see how much the price of lobster has dropped. Consumers can pick up lobsters at seafood markets for less than $4 a pound – at some places, a lot less. Many restaurants, too, have cut lobster prices. While that may seem good on its face, the […]
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Soft lobster prices, hard times
FREEPORT- You don’t have to go very far to see how much the price of lobster has dropped. Consumers can pick up lobsters at seafood markets for less than $4 a pound – at some places, a lot less. Many restaurants, too, have cut lobster prices. While that may seem good on its face, the […]
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Briefs – 8/14
Free nature programs Visitors to Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport can take advantage of daily, guided nature programs that are offered by park rangers free with park admission. The programs start at 2 p.m., weather permitting, and participants meet at the benches by the second parking lot. Park admission is $1 for ages […]
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Briefs – 8/14
Free nature programs Visitors to Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport can take advantage of daily, guided nature programs that are offered by park rangers free with park admission. The programs start at 2 p.m., weather permitting, and participants meet at the benches by the second parking lot. Park admission is $1 for ages […]
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Freeport library hires tech guru
FREEPORT- With the growing popularity of e-books, tablet computers, smartphones and other devices, technology has reshaped the way people get information and read for both work and pleasure. To keep up, the Freeport Community Library has just hired its first-ever technology librarian. Robin Lowell joined the staff on Aug. 6. She comes to Freeport with […]
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Freeport library hires tech guru
FREEPORT- With the growing popularity of e-books, tablet computers, smartphones and other devices, technology has reshaped the way people get information and read for both work and pleasure. To keep up, the Freeport Community Library has just hired its first-ever technology librarian. Robin Lowell joined the staff on Aug. 6. She comes to Freeport with […]
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Freeport library hires tech guru
FREEPORT- With the growing popularity of e-books, tablet computers, smartphones and other devices, technology has reshaped the way people get information and read for both work and pleasure. To keep up, the Freeport Community Library has just hired its first-ever technology librarian. Robin Lowell joined the staff on Aug. 6. She comes to Freeport with […]