FREEPORT — While spending most of his career in construction and sales, Bill Hamlen never considered working in hospitality. But it only took a real estate listing to provide inspiration. The listing was for an 1840s farmhouse on 5 acres along Route 1, previously owned by painter Tom Crotty, who died in 2015.  “I was looking […]

Arrests 3/5 at 10:38 a.m. Reagan A. Ames, 38, of Skowhegan, was arrested on Main Street by Officer William Brown on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 3/1 at 2:24 a.m. Dillon T. Peacock, 22, of Gay Drive, was issued a summons on Griffin and Curtis roads on a charge of operating with […]

FREEPORT — The Casco Bay YMCA is one of a growing number of Maine branches to begin offering a diabetes prevention program. The year-long program will begin on Wednesday, March 28. Consisting of 25, hour-long sessions, participants will meet with a trained Lifestyle Coach in a small classroom setting at the YMCA at 14 Old South […]

Arrests 2/22 at 7:36 p.m. Keith Boisvert Jr., 40, of Maiden Lane, was arrested on Maiden Lane by Sgt. Paul Powers on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 2/23 at 12:08 a.m. Ellie Barker, 28, of Mann Hill Road, Dedham, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge of operating under the influence.  […]

FREEPORT — A group of innkeepers want the town to adopt an ordinance, similar to one just approved in South Portland, that would regulate short-term housing rentals. Robin Baron, who owns The James Place Inn with his wife, Tori, said he and other hospitality providers aren’t against competition, but would like their competition held to the […]

FREEPORT — Patricia Donahue said pageantry has helped her feel a sense of community and purpose since the death of her son Mason three years ago.  Mason’s life was cut short at 34 days, when he died of sudden infant death syndrome on May 23, 2015. “I had a lot of things I’ve wanted to do since […]

Arrests 2/17 at 9:45 p.m. Jacob W. Moon, 28, of Royalsborough Road, Durham, was arrested on Durham Road and True Street by Officer Jason Bartlett on a charge of operating under the influence.  Summonses No summonses were reported from Feb. 13-19. Fire calls 2/14 at 6:27 p.m. Car accident on Pownal Road.  2/19 at 9:01 a.m. Car accident […]