Freeport Community Services is gearing up for its annual free Thanksgiving meal event, thanks to the support of many local businesses and organizations.
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Norway Savings Bank continues support for Freeport Community Services
Norway Savings Bank has been a prominent supporter of Freeport Community Services for years and, this month, added $1,000 to its over $30,000 in donations made to FCS in the last decade. In 1974, concerned citizens in Freeport gathered together upon realizing some of their neighbors were struggling to attain basic necessities like food, heated […]
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Freeport’s Jameson Tavern closes, cutting ties with its historic location
Jameson Tavern closed after one last night on Saturday. The owner said the tavern, which he owns the rights to, may pop up in a different Maine town — possibly closer to home.
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Freeport Town Council names new chairperson, swears in members
At-Large Councilor Joanna Benoit was named chairperson of the Freeport Town Council.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 21-28
Chebeague Island Thu. 11/21 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Commission Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 11/25 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 11/21 7 a.m. Community Chamber Meeting Town Hall Mon. 11/21 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 11/21 6 p.m. Social/Racial Equity Committee Town Hall Mon. 11/25 6 p.m. Sustainability Advisory […]
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Heading into winter, Freeport Community Services to host preparedness event with local officials
Leaders of the Freeport Police and Fire departments and Cumberland County Emergency Management will discuss preparations for winter weather emergencies and other potential disasters at “Stay Safe: an Emergency Preparedness Event,” from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Freeport Community Center. Three officials (Nathanial Goodman, Freeport Chief of Police; Robert Bernard, Freeport Fire Chief; and […]
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Sen. Daughtry sets sights on affordability and PFAS in role as Senate president
Sen. Mattie Daughtry said she aims to address housing, cost of living and the outfall of the toxic foam spill that occurred this year at Brunswick Landing.
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Northern Meetings: Nov. 14-21
Chebeague Island Tue. 11/19 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 11/20 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 11/19 7 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Thu. 11/21 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 11/18 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 11/19 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Finding a light in the seasonal darkness
“Gratitude helps us see what there is instead of what isn’t.” – Annette Bridges Each year in early November daylight saving time concludes as time falls back one hour. This act signifies that the days are growing shorter and colder. In Maine, particularly as December approaches, our days begin and end in darkness. During this […]
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Chamber of commerce to light up Freeport with decoration contest
The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday decoration contest in the downtown Freeport area in an effort to recognize area businesses, nonprofits and qualifying Freeport residents. Prize packages worth $150 will be awarded to the best in seven categories: Best Traditional Decorations Overall, Best Nontraditional Decorations Overall, Best Newcomer Decor, Best Decor […]