Freeport Police Beat: July 6-12

Northern Meetings: July 16-23

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.

Illegal campfire sparks Freeport forest fire

An improperly extinguished campfire is believed to be the cause of a forest fire that burned half an acre of conserved land last week. Fire officials anticipate the fire danger will increase and are warning campers to be cautious.

Maine Bicentennial: Freeport

Freeport area sees decrease in food pantry traffic, spike in summer student food program

Freeport Community Services and Regional School Unit 5 are working together to serve summer lunches, which have risen from about 60 a day last year to 450 this June.

Freeport Police Beat: June 29-July 5

Northern Meetings: July 9-16

Editor's note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.

During coronavirus, backyard birding takes flight in Maine

Socially distanced telecommuters are discovering a new world just beyond their walls.

Letter: It’s time to elect Sachs to Maine House

Letter: Biberstein will bring new skills to Augusta