Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present its spring concerts of Celtic and bluegrass music with Jesse Myers-Wakeman, artistic director, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The program “Shades of Green and Blue: From the Highland Hills […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L. Bean drops lawsuit against canvas tote copycat
4Imprint Inc. apparently no longer sells the ‘boat tote’ that prompted the Freeport-based retailer to claim trademark infringement.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Maine Beer Company wins Green Restaurant Award
The Freeport-based tasting room was credited for its energy conservation efforts.
Posted inTimes Record
Gray fox bites Freeport man, tests positive for rabies
A gray fox attacked a Freeport man while he was doing yard work.
Posted inTimes Record
Local chapter of Trout Unlimited to host fundraising gala in Freeport
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its annual spring fundraising dinner from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 19, to help local anglers and conservationists support fishing, conservation and community. Members and the public are invited to attend the annual gala dinner as sportspeople and conservationists gather at The Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
A police chase violated some Maine law enforcement policies. Was it necessary?
A review of chase policies shows the large-scale response violated some departments’ own rules, though leaders say breaking them was a necessary choice because of the circumstances.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport rep. introduces bill to provide financial relief for electricity customers
Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, introduced a bill on March 26 before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee that would provide funding for the Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP) to help Mainers pay their electric bills. LD 995 would provide $15 million to LIAP over two years to fund the program. According to data from the […]
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Coast Heritage Trust raises funds to boost climate awareness
The nonprofit Maine Coast Heritage Trust spreads awareness of its efforts to conserve land in the face of climate change with the second annual fundraiser held at Maine Beer Company.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Letter: Freeport lots should be housing, not skatepark
Freeport Town Council and town management are considering converting municipal downtown parking into a skatepark at 0 Depot Street, the Amtrak parking lot. I oppose this departure from priorities taxpayers have identified in Freeport’s Downtown Vision 2020 and drafted 2025 comprehensive plan. If Freeport owns parking lots downtown that it doesn’t need, that’s a housing […]