Lindsay Sterling will be an outstanding member of Freeport’s school board, regardless of whether the RSU 5 dissolves or remains intact. Through her leadership on the high school renovation bond and her involvement in our schools, Lindsay has already demonstrated that she is committed to working hard for our kids, our teachers and our community. […]

Please join me and vote no to Freeport withdrawing from RSU 5. This is a big gamble for Freeport. The Withdrawal Committee found a savings of a mere $288,000, best rosy case, meaning every Durham and Pownal student stays in Freeport, and we all know that will not happen. When they go elsewhere, our taxes […]

Please consider my endorsement of Sally Leland as candidate for sewer trustee in Freeport. I met Sally and her husband Doug when they were planning the renovation of their home in Freeport. I immediately liked her cheerful disposition and kind smile, but later for the way she worked with me through the myriad complicated decisions […]

I have decided to vote to withdraw from RSU 5 for a few simple reasons I’d like to share with you. First: It is very hard for the RSU to develop a first class educational experience when it is focused on budget disputes. The tax impacts of school expense hits Pownal and Durham harder because […]

I encourage you to vote no on withdrawal from RSU 5. The RSU was an integral part of my high school experience. I was able to directly experience its benefits through increased class offerings and small class sizes. Without the addition of over 100 Durham and Pownal students, many advanced classes now offered at Freeport […]

In a survey of Durham parents with school-age children, nearly 70 percent indicated they hope Freeport votes not to withdraw. On the other hand, if Freeport does withdraw and Durham reverts back to school choice, only 37 percent indicated they would choose Freeport High School for their kids. Similar sentiments have been voiced by Pownal […]

I recently met Bill Rixon, an at-large candidate for the Freeport Town Council. I was impressed by Bill’s integrity, thoughtfulness and commitment to community and believe he will make him an excellent member of our Town Council. Bill has lived in Freeport for 30 years and taught physics and earth science for 28 years at […]