Historical society ?wants camera back

On Sunday, Oct. 7, the black Zi8 pocket video camera belonging to Freeport Historical Society was stolen from the grounds of Pettengill Farm in Freeport.

In addition to the value of the one-year-old camera, the historical society lost the very important contents of the camera – public events captured on Sept. 9, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7.

The camera, purchased with funds from an out-of-state member who wanted to enjoy the society’s events, albeit remotely, has allowed the society to both document public events and share them with a much wider audience than ever possible in the past.

The historical society is asking for the return of the camera, no questions asked, to the Freeport Historical Society building at 45 Main St. It can be left any day after 5 p.m. on the building’s side porch or on the weekend.

For more information, call 865-3170.

Spooky 5K road ?race coming

The third annual Spooky 5K road race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 28 near Wilbur’s Chocolate Factory at 174 Lower Main St. in Freeport. Proceeds from the race benefit the Carol Kaplin Fuel Fund. The race begins at 9 a.m. with registration and volunteer check-in beginning at 7:45 a.m. There is a free 100-yard fun dash for kids. Registration is $20 and the first 150 people to register receive a T-shirt.

Race maps, printable registration forms and online registration are available at www.lipgloss4lives.com/spooky_5k. Contact race director Tina Hendricks at 837-9192 or success@lipgloss4lives.com for more information.

Driving workshop ?for seniors

A defensive and mature driving workshop run by AAA will be held for seniors at the Freeport Community Center on Monday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Debbie Daggett at 865-3985 ext. 206 to enroll or go to www.fcsmaine.org for more information.

Thrift Shop estate sale

The Freeport Community Thrift Shop, 53 Depot St. will be hosting its quarterly estate sale on Oct. 26 and 27 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The thrift shop is looking for donations of items for this event including furniture, clothing, footwear, jewelry, books, artwork and toys.

Items can be dropped off at the loading dock at 57 Depot St. Pickup of large items can be arranged by contacting Lynn at lhannings@fcsmaine.org or call 865-3985. For more information, go to www.fcsmaine.org.

‘Chowdah challenge’ ?on Saturday

Taste the best clam and seafood chowders in Maine at the 2012 Freeport Community Services’ Chowdah Challenge to benefit Freeport Community Services programs. The challenge takes place on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. at L.L. Bean Discovery Park. Sample chowders donated by local restaurants along with homemade pies and ice cream for $10. For more information, go to www.fcsmaine.org.

Barbecue dinner and auction Oct. 20

The South Freeport Congregational Church is sponsoring a barbecue dinner and auction on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 6-10 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. The night will start with live bluegrass music and beverages served by Conundrum of Freeport and a cash bar and continues with a barbecue dinner provided by Riverfront Barbeque and Grille of Augusta, followed by both a live and a silent auction. Auction items include vacation retreats, an afternoon yacht cruise on Casco Bay, a handmade quilt or a lunch on a Casco Bay island.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 865-4012 to reserve tickets.

Chocolate cauldron

Make your own chocolate cauldron and fill it with spooky treats at Wilbur’s Chocolate on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

Recreational shellfish licenses available

The town of Freeport is accepting applications for recreational shellfish licenses, which are now open for non-residents. Licenses can be purchased at the town clerk’s office during regular business hours on a first come, first served basis. Residential recreational licenses are $16, non-residential recreational licenses are $27 and a three-day recreational license is $20.

Election notice/absentee ballots

Freeport polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. in the gymnasium at the Freeport High School at 30 Holbrook St. for the general and municipal election. Absentee ballots are available now through Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. The five ways to request an absentee ballot are in person, electronically, by mail, immediate family member or by a third-person application.

For more information, visit the town website at www.freeportmaine.com or call the town clerk at 865-4743 ext. 123.

Library news and notes

The Freeport Community Library will show movies every Thursday afternoon beginning Oct. 18 with “Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. The storyline follows six British retirees who travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. The film is 124 minutes long and is rated PG-13. The movie begins at 1 p.m. with hot buttered popcorn, and admission is free.

Maine mystery writer Paul Doiron will speak and read at the library on Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. The award-winning author of novels including “The Poacher’s Son and Trespasser” will be reading from his latest book, “Bad Little Falls” in the Community Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served.