Barton Seaver, internationally known seafood chef, author and promoter of sustainable food practices – and a recent South Freeport resident – will be the featured speaker at the Freeport Conservation Trust annual meeting on Thursday, June 18. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, Web
‘Great Scavenger Hunt’ aims to lure shoppers
Last year, owners of businesses north of Bow Street in Freeport created the slogan, “NoBo,” as an attempt to enlighten shoppers that there is, indeed, something for shoppers in the northern edge of the village. This year, the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce is taking that concept a step further, involving 22 locally owned businesses […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature passes $6.7 billion state budget, which faces veto by LePage
The compromise plan, which would lower the income tax but raise others, passes by majorities big enough to override the threatened veto.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth councilors elect Goldberg as chairman
FALMOUTH — Town councilors elected a new chairman and vice chairman Monday at their first meeting since the June 9 election. The council also discussed a possible easement to allow the owners of the proposed Rivalries restaurant at the corner of Hat Trick Drive, Clearwater Drive and Farm Gate Road to construct a sidewalk on […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Clothing retailer Carhartt to open Maine Mall location Friday
The Michigan-based company sells clothes, shoes and accessories known for their durability.
Posted inMaine, News
Driver in fatal crash appealing conviction
Kristina Lowe was convicted of two counts of manslaughter and one of leaving the scene.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Brunswick’s Parkview hospital files for bankruptcy
Parkview Adventist Medical Center will close its emergency department and acute inpatient care departments on Thursday for a planned merger with Mid Coast Health Services of Brunswick.
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FHS class of 2015: ‘We feel gratitude’
Following a two-year hiatus, Freeport High School graduation was held on home turf on Sunday, and the conditions proved ideal for an outdoor ceremony. David Watts, musical director and senior class adviser, took a little credit for the conditions as the sun-splashed crowd looked on at the lacrosse/soccer field. Freeport High had held graduation the […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cianbro looking to hire 300 skilled construction workers
The majority of available work is in Maine, but the general contractor also needs workers for projects up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland man charged with making threats at Congress Street restaurant
The suspect is accused of threatening people in Local 188 with a knife.