Judy Higbea was a woman who left her mark all around Freeport. “Judy’s impact on Freeport and beyond is immeasurable,” said Tom Whelan, board president of Wolfe’s Neck Farm and a close family friend. Higbea died unexpectedly July 12 at the age of 72, just hours after taking part in an event at one of […]
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Westbrook roads need repair I recently emailed our city engineer and public services director, Eric Dudley, about the poor condition of Duck Pond Road and got a response back that was shocking. It appears that our street and roads are in bad shape and every year they deteriorate more because of lack of adequate funds […]
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A race to remember
Saturday’s Westbrook Strong 5K raises scholarship money in memory of Matthew Rairdon, who was killed in November 2013. At the time of his death, 22-year-old Matthew Rairdon was a popular new employee at Mercy Hospital in Portland, not far removed from graduating from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine’s nursing program. Rairdon was shot to death […]
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From old mill, new housing
Developers are requesting a contract zone in order to redevelop the former Rich Tool & Die buildings in South Windham. A Portland developer is requesting that the Windham Town Council designate a contract zone on the old Rich Tool & Die Mill property on Mallison Falls Road in South Windham to accommodate the development of […]
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Another USM facility shows deterioration
Weathering criticism last year about restoration material on a historic art gallery building in Gorham, the University of Southern Maine now appears to be near completion of the project. Meanwhile, another classic building on campus is showing wear. When the restoration is completed, the job will be reviewed likely by the state to determine whether […]
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Especially for Seniors: Supermarket blues and robocalls, too
There are probably a few readers who remember the days of rationing (ration stamps) during World War II. Although I was a little girl in those days, I remember how my mother planned buying groceries and the complaints about not being able to get enough coffee and sugar, especially. At local historical societies, curators treasure […]
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‘Love and Lobsters’ culminates ‘years of creating happiness’
John Linscott, a jazz musician and composer who has worked with Freeport Players for years, is the author of the romantic comedy “Love and Lobsters,” which the theater group will premiere this week. The play is the first romantic comedy for Linscott. While not directing “Love and Lobsters,” he has been a steady presence during […]
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Petkers looking forward to chamber challenges
Stephanie Petkers, a former Freeport business owner who has an extensive background in marketing, began her job last week as the new executive director of the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce. Petkers, a Freeport resident who has been serving as board vice president for the destination marketing organization FreeportUSA, succeeds Sande Updegraph in the chamber […]
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Banners may be moving
The Freeport Town Council has scheduled a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to allow discussion on an amendment to the zoning ordinance on temporary banners. Following the public hearing, the council will vote on the amendment, which would alter the location of where banners could be used by town nonprofits to […]
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Nine Freeport seats up for grabs this fall
Terms for both the chairwoman of the Freeport Town Council and the chairman of the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors are up for grabs Nov. 3 – two of nine positions residents will vote on in the municipal elections. Nomination papers will be available at the Town Office beginning on Monday, July 27, […]