Brunswick Rep. Dan Ankeles works to protect fishermen’s access to the working waterfront, while Freeport Rep. Melanie Sachs preserves towns’ control over franchise agreements.
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Highly anticipated sushi and boba joint opens in Freeport
Aki, a highly-anticipated restaurant in Freeport, opened at the beginning of the month, drawing a steady flow of customers in its first few days.
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Protesters’ petition calls for L.L. Bean to divest from bank
Protestors from Third Act Maine, a group of Mainers over the age of 60 against climate change, passed a national petition to L.L. Bean early Wednesday morning, calling for the outdoor recreation brand to divest from Citibank.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 8-15
Cumberland Thu. 8/8 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Mon. 8/12 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 8/8 8:30 a.m. Council Work Planning Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 8/12 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 8/12 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Town Hall Tue. 8/13 7:30 a.m. Complete Streets Committee […]
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts federal investments in Freeport visit
The visit by Buttigieg, who was on Kamala Harris’ list of potential vice president candidates, comes the same day as Harris announced that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be her running mate.
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Heavy weekend rain prompts shellfish closures
An emergency shellfish advisory for Freeport and Harpswell remains in effect as shorelines recover from heavy rain.
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Under new owner, Mainely Custard expands niche offerings
The shop is offering expanded vegan and gluten-free options, inspired by the new owner’s daughter with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that causes severe reactions to eating gluten.
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Freeport antiques dealers forced to leave market following Linda Bean’s death
The Freeport Antiques & Heirlooms Showcase, which features over 40 dealers, will close after Labor Day. The building at 31 Main St. is on the market for $1.9 million.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 1-8
Chebeague Island Tue. 8/6 5 p.m. School Committee Workshop Town Hall Wed. 8/7 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 8/7 4:30 p.m. Standing Committee w/ N. Yarmouth WH/CC Thu. 8/8 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 8/6 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Thu. 8/8 8:30 a.m. Council Work […]
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Meetinghouse Arts to preview ‘Our Town’ initiative with Freeport building projections
The projections are a preview of the community art project, “Our Town: A Community Self Portrait,” done in collaboration with Freeport Historical Society.