The I-295 Exit 20/Desert Road interchange overpass and the Exit 22/Mallet Dive interchange overpass, built in 1957, have been deemed structurally deficient and are slated to be replaced. Town officials hope to add two multi-use paths to increase the Freeport’s connectivity.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
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Two COVID-19 cases at Freeport Police Department
Three employees who came into what Town Manager Peter Joseph referred to as “passing contact” with infected individuals have been asked to stay home until they receive a negative test result, but they are not considered to have been exposed.
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Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization
Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.
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Brunswick-based nonprofit receives $10 million from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
Coastal Enterprises Inc., or CEI, is dedicated to providing business development and financial support to small business owners who may face other barriers, and is one of 384 businesses across the country to receive a portion of the more than $4 billion donated by the ex-wife of Amazon founder.
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Mid Coast Hospital gives first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare staff
Vaccine distribution comes as the pandemic in Maine spikes, with a record 551 new cases on Wednesday.
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Following summer protests, Brunswick to start police review process
The Police Review Committee is tasked with exploring three main areas: Police department procedures and policies, budget and equipment and community relations.
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Some environmentalists worry Bowdoin College’s new solar array will harm rare grassland
The 20-acre, 18,000-panel solar array will help offset the college’s energy consumption, but the land is situated on a rare, “critically imperiled” grassland that environmentalists worry will be harmed by the project.
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Community gathers to honor teen who died by suicide, encourage those struggling to reach out
Spencer Smith, 16, took his own life last week. On Tuesday, his family and loved ones gathered for a vigil in his memory and to share a simple but strong message: Speak up if you are struggling.
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Combination marijuana retail, edibles manufacturing site headed for Brunswick
The store, located in the former Brunswick Cushion at 132 Church Road, will be Brunswick’s second recreational marijuana storefront.