Players’ concessions

to feature local products

Freeport Players has teamed up with local businesses for “buy local” concessions in the upcoming season. Audiences can enjoy products from local vendors Vintage Maine Kitchens chips, SPüN Bakery, Wicked Whoopies and Coffee By Design during intermissions at the Players’ main stage productions.

Freeport Players produces three main stage productions each year at. The new season includes Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (Female Version), July 14-31; “The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare (Abridged),” Sept 15-Oct. 2; and the variety show “WFCP’s Home Time Radio Hour,”Dec. 2-4. All shows are presented at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook Stewwr.

For more about Freeport Players, visit www.fcponline.org.

Auditions coming

Freeport Players is holding open auditions for “The Complete Works of Wm Shakespeare (Abridged)”, June 27 and 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Freeport Performing Arts Center. There are roles for three adults (both men and women will be considered). Performances will be in September. For audition details, visit www.fcponline.org/auditions/.

Affordable home

opportunity

Twenty-five years ago Freeport Housing Trust acquired five units at Griffins Woods Condominium when they were sold at auction. These units were made available to income-eligible, first-time homebuyers at favorable terms with restrictions on resale. One of these units is available for sale to a qualified individual. The unit will be made affordable to the next purchaser through a direct subsidy provided by Freeport Housing Trust.

Although the current market value of the unit is $150,000, $65,000 of the purchase price will be deferred by the Housing Trust. This will leave an effective price of only $85,000 to be financed by the purchaser. Buying a home through this program will keep total housing costs, including mortgage payment, taxes, insurance and condo fee under $1,000 per month. The special program is available to households with an annual household income of $49,920 or less.

For more information or an application contact Jim Hatch, Freeport Housing Trust, 865-1652.

Summer lunch

volunteers needed

Freeport Community Services will be running the Summer Free Lunch for Kids program, Monday-Friday, June 20 through Sept. 2, except July 4, from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Meals will be distributed at the Freeport Community Center, the Village View Apartments Community Room, Mast Landing School and Wildwood Acres on Elm Street. Volunteers are needed daily to prepare, deliver, serve and monitor lunches at lunch sites. Those interested in helping should contact Debbie Daggett, volunteer coordinator, at 865-3985, ext. 206, or email [email protected].

Public meals

The Harraseeket Grange all-you-can-eat baked bean supper is Saturday, June 25, from 5-6 p.m., at the Grange Hall, 13 Elm St., Freeport. The menu includes hot dogs, pickles, biscuits, brown bread, potato salad, cole slaw, pasta salad, homemade pies, coffee and beverages. The cost is $9, $4 for kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. Suppers are held the fourth Saturday of the month through October.

The annual Fourth of July all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast runs from 7-10 a.m., at St. Jude Church, 134 Main St., Freeport. The price is $7 or $4 for those 12 and under.

Barn gala, Heritage

Day events scheduled

The Freeport Historical Society’s Harraseeket Hay Barn Gala and BBQ is Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m., at Wolfe’s Neck Farm’s Mallett Barn. The fundraiser will feature live music, silent and live auctions and a barbecue dinner by Buck’s Naked Bar-B-Q. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets, at $55, are available in advance at www.HistoricFreeport.org or by mail at FHS, 45 Main St., Freeport, ME 04032. Tickets are $60 at the door.

The organization’s Heritage Day, Saturday, June 25, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Strouts Point Wharf Co. in South Freeport, features “The Circus Ship” theme. The event is

A celebration of Maine’s historic crazy cargos and was inspired by the book, “The Circus Ship,” by Maine author Chris Van Dusen. He will be on hand at 1 p.m. for a reading.

There will be popcorn, cotton candy, circus-themed lunch food and activities for the family. Coastal Winds will start playing at noon. Tickets are $10, $5 for children 4-11years old, $25 per family (two adults and up to three paying children). All food and activities included in the entrance fee.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.historicfreeport.org or at the door.

Thriller writer to read

from newest novel

Maine crime writer Vaughn Hardacker will read from his new, third novel, “Black Orchid,” Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Freeport Community Library. He’s also written the crime thrillers “Sniper” and “The Fisherman.” He is a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.

Community yard

sale June 25

The First Parish Church Congregational, 40 Main St., is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, June 25, from 8 a.m.-2.p.m., inside the church. There will be antiques, household items, books, etc., plus a food table. Those interested can rent a table for $15 or bring their own for $10. Call Candy, 865-9288, or Brenda, 865-3700.

Student honors

James Purdy, Freeport High School class of 2013, was named to the dean’s list at Bentley College, Waltham, Mass., and also was the recipient of the Sandy M. Harr G.& Gregory H. Adamian Service Learning Award for outstanding commitment and dedication to service 2016.

Three Freeport students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College in Waterville for the spring semester. They are: Jennifer R. Breau, a member of the class of 2016 and the daughter of David and Amy Breau of Freeport; Taylor P. Enrico, a member of the class of 2017 and the daughter of James and Denise Enrico; and Gianna M. Nappi, a member of the class of 2017 and the daughter of Adam and Sheila Nappi.

The University of Hartford announced that Sarah Watts of Freeport has been named to its dean’s list for spring 2016.

Jill Baker of Freeport was named to dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Susquehanna University, Elinsgrove, Pa.

Elizabeth Gwilym of Freeport has graduated from Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. Gwilym majored in neuroscience and graduated cum laude. A graduate of Cheverus High School, Gwilym received a bachelor of arts degree at Colgate’s 195th commencement.

Freeport High School student Bailey Karnes was selected by Atlantic Federal Credit Union to receive the $1,000 Atlantic College Scholarship. Juliette Sylvester, Freeport High School, received a $500 scholarship.

Improvement group

new board member

Michele Morrison has been appointed to the Freeport Community Improvement Association as a new board member. The association enhances the beauty of Freeport through the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers throughout the town. It is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that takes pride in beautifying the village of Freeport for all who live, work and visit the town by maintenance of green spaces and pathways and preserving the natural character of Freeport as a historic coastal village. For more information, to get involved or to make a donation, see www.freeportCIA.org.

Freeport Republicans

Freeport Republicans will meet Wednesday, June 22, at 6:45 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 33 Mallett Drive, lower level. Those who attend should bring non-perishable items to donate to Freeport Community Services. Always welcome are personal items for men, women and children. For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Jason Thyen, chairman, [email protected].

Craft activity

The Freeport Community Library is hosting a summer reading program craft activity, Thursday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m., for children ages 6-12. Artists Julia and Inga Yeo will be on hand to help participants make an adorable stuffed cat.

Spring Cleanup

During June, on Wednesdays-Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Freeport residents will be allowed to bring one free load of waste to the Recycling Center using the cleanup coupon contained in the town mailer that they received in their mailboxes. Residents will be required to have a 2016 facility sticker. It costs $6, and can be purchased at the Recycling Center the day of disposal or can be purchased ahead of time at the Recycling Facility and the Town Hall. As in years past, some material will have fees associated with them, review the flyer for the list of acceptable items and fees or find it at www.freeportmaine.com.

In the past, the Swap Shop has been closed during the cleanup Saturdays as there wasn’t sufficient help to supervise the donations. Last year, volunteers helped keep the Swap Shop open by managing donations and keeping the room organized. Volunteers are again needed this year. If interested, call Suzanne Duplissis at 865-3740.

Upcoming meetings

Planning Board, Wednesday, June 29, 6 p.m., Town Council Chambers.

A full listing of upcoming town meetings and agendas is available at

www.freeportmaine.com.

Striper fishing legend Alberto Knie will share expert tips and techniques he’s accumulated over the years for hunting and catching trophy-sized striped bass, Saturday, June 25, at 5 p.m., at the L.L. Bean camping department atrium. He will also discuss how to consistently search and locate these elusive stripers. The event is free.