FREEPORT — The Town Council will hold public hearings Jan. 2 on proposed changes to parking regulations and design standards. The Parking Task Force started working on parking issues in the town’s Village Commercial 1 District last winter and is recommending that the council amend the parking requirements. The amended ordinance would create an incentive for […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport, Yarmouth events to welcome 2018
FREEPORT — Ring in 2018 with L.L. Bean’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, and the “Clam Drop” in Yarmouth. The fun will kick off on Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. with crafts and entertainment, followed by a concert by Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band at 5:15 p.m. and fireworks starting at 6 p.m. on Morse Street. […]
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Freeport, Brunswick business groups monopolize fundraisers
FREEPORT — This holiday season, the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Brunswick Downtown Association are taking a playful approach to fundraising. Late last month, the towns released locally themed board games based on Monopoly, called Freeportopoly and Brunswickopoly. Both games feature establishments residents will recognize from around town in lieu of the avenues and […]
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Chef/author Barton Seaver takes deep dive into seafood, from A to almost Z
His seventh book, “American Seafood,” offers facts about myriad fish, recipes and his opinion about the finest kind of lobster.
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Freeport theatre company gets residency grants
FREEPORT — Figures of Speech Theatre was awarded two grants in support of a community-wide educational residency in Eastport this winter, in partnership with the Eastport Arts Center. Three FST artists will spend two hours a day from Jan. 22-26 with seventh- and eighth-grade students in the Eastport School District, adapting local tales into live shadow plays. Throughout the […]
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Nominations due for Freeport Citizen of the Year
FREEPORT — Nominations for Citizen of the Year are due by the end of the day on Thursday, Dec. 14. The award is given annually to an individual or community group that has “substantively contributed to the quality of the town, the well-being of citizens, and the reputation of Freeport.” Last year’s Citizen of the Year […]
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Newer Colonial in Freeport has a barn, a cool pond, and five-plus acres
The property provides a wonderful Maine lifestyle in a handy location.
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Freeport Police Beat: Dec. 7
Arrests 12/1 at 1:35 p.m. Thomas Broy, 55, of James Street, Auburn, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Paul Chenevert on two outstanding warrants from another agency and charges of operating after habitual offender revocation, violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, and failure to provide his correct name, address, and date […]
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L.L. Bean holiday sales steady as company readies buyouts
The Freeport retailer says sales have been up and down as it prepares to offer early retirements to trim U.S. workforce by 10 percent.
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Former priest charged with sexually assaulting child in Maine settled civil case this summer
The details in the civil case align with what is known so far in the criminal case against James Frances Talbot, a former teacher at Cheverus High School.