‘Letters at Sea’ opens Friday “Letters at Sea: The Tale of the Ship Hornet,” an original musical performed by Freeport High School students, opens Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Freeport Performing Arts Center. The show also runs Nov.12 and 19 at 7 p.m., Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., and Nov. […]
November 2016
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Civil War family story fascinates novelist: Q&A with Christopher Morin
An event from his own family’s history provided the inspiration for Christopher Morin’s latest book, “The Rebel’s Wrath,” which takes place during the late days of the Civil War and right afterward. “The Rebel’s Wrath” tells the story of Pvt. Sherman Jackson of the 20th Maine, who survives the Battle of Gettysburg and the remainder […]
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Bean amps up Northern Lights: This year, there’ll be more lit trees, real reindeer and an aurora borealis dome, too.
At 6:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, everything will light up again on the L.L. Bean campus in Freeport, for the annual Northern Lights holiday celebration that lasts through New Year’s Eve. This year, though, the show will include much more than a dancing, music-playing Christmas tree and a campus full of lights. The 2016 […]
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Community calendar
“Freeport Artists of the Past, 1870-1950,” on display through Dec. 16, Freeport Historical Society’s Harrington House, 45 Main St. Admission $5, $3 for members and children 12 and under. For more information, call 865-3170. Photography by Aldona Shumway, on exhibit in November, Freeport Community Library. Freeport Creative Arts Urban Sketchers Group, meets Wednesdays at 8 […]
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Craft fair brings Durham community together
This is the time of the year when people are looking for craft fairs, and Durham Community School is ready to fill that need. The Parent Teacher Association at the school raises approximately $16,000 a year to support the students and staff. A nice chunk of that – around $2,500 – comes from the annual […]
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Cornucopia of help makes Freeport Thanksgiving special
That first big event of the holiday season – Thanksgiving – is but two weeks away. At Freeport Community Services, that means the massive volunteer effort for its annual ambitious Thanksgiving commitments is well under way. Food drives, holiday food baskets, Thanksgiving Day meal delivery to Freeport and Pownal residents and the Thanksgiving Community Dinner […]
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Cornucopia of help makes Freeport Thanksgiving special
That first big event of the holiday season – Thanksgiving – is but two weeks away. At Freeport Community Services, that means the massive volunteer effort for its annual ambitious Thanksgiving commitments is well under way. Food drives, holiday food baskets, Thanksgiving Day meal delivery to Freeport and Pownal residents and the Thanksgiving Community Dinner […]
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Durham News
. Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the town […]
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Durham News
. Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the town […]
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Taking a stand
Long lines at polling places across the state, such as these at Scarborough High School, were expected Tuesday as Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said town and city clerks were prepared for a strong turnout on Election Day. “Election Day is the ultimate in democracy, when we make the decisions about how (we) will […]