Volunteer group Freeport Friends brought decked-out Christmas trees to Oak Leaf Terrace.
2025
Alternative detention practices we should all be able to get behind | Letter
In the coming weeks, with the government reopened, Congress will continue to debate how much of the federal budget to allocate to programs supporting vulnerable populations in FY26. With the administration’s stringent deportation agenda, many representatives will continue to target initiatives that have historically supported smart alternatives to detention for those in deportation proceedings, despite […]
Hearts of Pine re-sign Walter Varela, add a defender
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New farm-to-table restaurant opening in Wells
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UNE moves forward with plan to turn old convent into student housing
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