A Freeport climate scientist is enduring minus 40-degree temperatures while skiing across Greenland to document the fastest warming section of the Arctic and install sensors that can help predict the rate of sea level rise and ocean warming around the world.
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King’s Head Pub takes over old haunt in Freeport
A restaurant with two established locations is returning pub food to Freeport’s menu, almost a year after the closure of the Jameson Tavern.
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Rolling up our sleeves: Strategic planning in Freeport-area schools
As I settle into my new role as superintendent of RSU 5, I feel grateful for the timing. Right from the start, I get to roll up my sleeves and dive into the work of building a new strategic plan. That might sound like just another document on a shelf — but in reality, a […]
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Freeport Sewer District prepares for $20 million upgrade
The Freeport Sewer District is starting a major upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility.
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Friends of Casco Bay to host annual meeting in Freeport
The evening will feature a panel discussion with saltwater stewards, an art exhibition and the presentation of the Casco Bay Award.
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Reflections on ‘No Kings’ protest in Freeport
The weather forecast for the “No Kings” protests around Maine on Saturday, June 14, was bleak — rain in the morning followed by some clearing in the afternoon. Forecasts notwithstanding, we decided to attend the early protest in Freeport (8-11 a.m.) because we had a commitment in the middle of the day. We got to […]
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Maine solar company says tax credit changes could slow installations, force layoffs
Tax credits that would have lasted into the 2030s could end this year under Congress’ latest draft of the budget reconciliation. That could undercut demand for new solar projects.
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A legendary Freeport-made ship haunts Harpswell waters
In the winter of 1815, at the end of the “Second War of Independence” against Great Britain, the legend of “one of the most successful Yankee Privateers in the War of 1812” was cemented in Maine’s maritime lore. And despite her mysterious disappearance in January 1815, this great “Ghost Ship” has been known to haunt […]
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Freeport chamber to host business starter course on ChatGPT
The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce will host a new Lunch and Learn event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at 42 Main St. “Smarter Business in 60 Minutes: A Starter Course on ChatGPT” will focus on how to put the AI tool to work for businesses. Attendees will discover how AI can streamline daily […]
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Freeport reviews plans for village corridor initiative
Freeport is steadily moving forward on the Planning Partnership Initiative with the Maine Department of Transportation for the Village Corridor project along Main Street on U.S. Route 1 in the downtown area.