Andy Desjardins, owner of Andy Desjardins Painting of Bowdoinham, scrapes the building at 25 Bow St. in Freeport as he prepares to paint it next week. In early to mid May, a contemporary women’s boutique focusing on juniors called Rustic Arrow will open at the site of the former Summer Shades.

The Competition Team of Fusion Dance Academy in Freeport won multiple awards at the Worcester, Mass., Dance Xplosion Competition on April 2. The team from Freeport placed in the top 10 in all its performances. From left are Emily Lucien, Olivia Doran, Madeline Sylvester, Brooke Brier, Rebecca Hatt, Grace Whittaker, Sophie Calderwood, Meredith Brier, Cate King and Cate Canterbury.

A homeowner on Flying Point in Freeport loves America’s favorite sport.