Meetings Pownal selectmen meet Mondays, Dec. 2. 16 and 30, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The Pownal and Durham selectmen quarterly meeting is Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall. The Solid Waste Committee meets Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., at Mallett Hall. Church hosting Christmas fair The North Pownal United […]
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Freeport News – 11/27
‘Radio Hour’ in rehearsal “The WFCP Home Time Radio Hour” will be on stage at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, Holbrook Street, Dec. 6-8. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2. This special 10th edition of “Radio” will include great music of the 1940s, ’50s and early ‘60s, […]
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Students argue well
Freeport high school’s mock trial team earns competition accolades. With 23 teams competing, Freeport High School’s Mock Trial team finished among the top four in competition Nov. 16. Defending state champion Cape Elizabeth defeated Freeport in the event quarterfinals, held at Cumberland County Superior Court. Social studies teacher Karen Massey, who coaches the group along […]
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As always, the best in Maine art
FREEPORT – Her 96th birthday having come and gone, Dahlov Ipcar pays no attention. In the studio of her rustic Georgetown farmhouse, she still paints, and art galleries eagerly exhibit her works. For most of the holiday season, Frost Gully Gallery, located a mile or so north of Freeport Village at 1159 Route 1, has […]
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Newtown tragedy: Actions of shooter Adam Lanza’s mother mystify
Nancy Lanza draws sympathy for trying to help her troubled son but anger and perplexity for providing him with guns.
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Officials inspect buildings of Augusta landlord who sought to deny them
After being denied access and winning a court order, they execute a search warrant to check for code violations.
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: United in loathing of lima beans
Family gatherings can be tricky things to navigate any time, but they get a tad riskier and fraught with danger at this time of year. Why is that? At a recent Thanksgiving get-together, it was decided, for obvious reasons, that we wouldn’t rehash the recent elections and referendums. We also decided to avoid those “who […]
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Men’s Wearhouse now in pursuit of Jos. A. Bank
Less than two weeks ago, Jos. A. Bank dropped a $2.3 billion bid for its competitor, which is now offering $1.54 billion to buy its rival.
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Storm to bring travel troubles to Maine, New England
Conditions lead to more than 100 crashes Tuesday, and for Wednesday, heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding.
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New England governors press Congress on home heating program
The governors say the $3.6 billion request is lower than appropriations in recent years.