Freeport and Old Orchard Beach are among high school programs who will join the developmental league this fall.
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Freeport YMCA to offer free adult swim lessons
FREEPORT — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks drowning as the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. The YMCA of Southern Maine is hoping to help change this during the month of April, which is Adult Learn-to-Swim month. According to the CDC’s website, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning every day, two of […]
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Freeport Police Beat: March 22
Arrests 3/13 at 1:33 a.m. Steven A. Richards, 21, of Griffin Road, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/17 at 10:32 p.m. Mark A. Galvez, 40, of Maple Avenue, was arrested on Main Street and Maple Avenue by Officer Jonathan Edwards on a charge of operating […]
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Noise is Freeport’s latest fallout from short-term rentals
FREEPORT — The Town Council is considering amendments to the “Loitering, Curfew & Noise” ordinance that would more than double fines for noise violations. According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, the amendments are in response to noise complaints about homes, mostly in in densely populated residential zones, that are rented as short-term rentals. He said the town has […]
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Under pressure: Mental health needs challenge southern Maine schools
First of three stories. In the weeks since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the need for better mental health resources has become part of America’s discussion about gun control. In southern Maine schools, administrators from New Gloucester to South Portland say efforts to integrate social-emotional, behavioral and mental-health support […]
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Schools say they’ll stick with proficiency diploma, even if law is repealed
AUGUSTA — Faced with the possible repeal of a 6-year-old law that requires schools to move to a proficiency-based diploma for all students, superintendents at area schools said they’ll stay the course and continue implementing a proficiency-based curriculum no matter what the Legislature decides. This week the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee is set to take […]
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No contests in Northern primaries for state Legislature
FALMOUTH — There will be no contested primaries in Portland’s northern suburbs on June 12, unless any successful write-in candidates emerge. The deadline for candidates from parties to file nomination papers with the Office of the Secretary State for the June 12 primaries was March 15. Unaffiliated candidates have until June 1 to file. House […]
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Flat sales for 2017 mean L.L. Bean will cut close to 100 jobs, and workers won’t get bonuses
The Freeport-based retailer will reduce its workforce by about 10% overall, with the eliminated positions and early retirements.
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Freeport Police Beat: March 15
Arrests 3/6 at 12:47 p.m. Francisco Valle, 36, address not listed, of Brunswick, was arrested on Summer Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses 3/10 at 10:42 p.m. Stephanie D. Loring, 23, of Black Stone Court, Bangor, was issued a summons on Interstate 295 by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge […]
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Weather fails to deter Freeport, Yarmouth students from joining national day of protest
FREEPORT — A nor’easter couldn’t stifle a unified cry for action on gun violence Wednesday from students in Freeport and Yarmouth. Although school was canceled, about 50 Freeport high school and middle school students lined Main Street in front of Town Hall holding signs and chanting “Enough is enough.” Across the street, parents and school staff […]