FREEPORT — The town’s annual Community Day will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, at Freeport Community Services from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Events for the day will include an indoor tent sale, food, face painting, lawn games and the town’s Third Friday Free Lunch. Participating organizations include the YMCA, Fire Department, Freeport Elders, library, Regional […]
Taylor Abbott
Taylor Abbott is a staff writer for the Morning Sentinel, covering Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison and Anson. She previously worked at the Forecaster, where she covered stories for the Northern and Coastal Journal editions. Taylor graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 with a degree in journalism. A Maine native, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, reading, live music and exploring beaches along the coast of Maine.
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Freeport Police Beat: Aug. 15
Arrests No arrests were reported from Aug. 6 to 13. Summonses 8/6 at 6:24 p.m. Mark Ruppert, 55, of South Street, was issued a summons by Officer Keith Norris on a charge of indecent conduct. Fire calls 8/5 at 1:26 p.m. Motor vehicle accident at Pleasant Hill Road and Flying Point Road intersection. 8/5 at 8:22 […]
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Harpswell sets tax rate, looks at removing Mitchell Field buildings
The town’s new property tax rate is $6.70 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Orr’s and Bailey Island Fire Dept. hosts annual yard sale, auction
HARPSWELL — The Orr’s and Bailey Island Fire Department is hosting its 26th annual Yard Sale and Auction Aug. 10 and 11 at the fire station and inside the Orr’s Island Schoolhouse. The auction will take place on Sunday at 10 a.m. Items up for bid include an African photo safari; a vacation in Tuscany, Italy; […]
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Therapy dogs make good listeners for Brunswick library’s young readers
Curtis Memorial Library hopes to continue Read-to-Me Dogs into the school year.
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Freeport Council postpones discussion on marijuana growth rules
The council will schedule a special meeting to hear more feedback from the community.
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Brunswick to hire cultural broker, establish fund for asylum-seekers
Town councilors are optimistic about establishing a strong immigrant community.
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Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport leads worldwide effort to improve soil health, reduce climate change
A collaboration with researchers, technology companies, food businesses and farmers hopes to gather information about millions of acres of farmland.
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Freeport Police Beat: Aug. 8
Arrests 7/30 at 3:33 p.m. Daniel Coyne, 57, of Westbrook, was arrested by Officer Beck Kavanaugh on charges of operating after habitual offender revocation and violating conditions of release. 8/3 at 5:14 p.m. Jonathon Carr, 36, of Stamford, Connecticut, was arrested by Officer Emily Lopez on a charge of criminal threatening. Summonses 8/2 at 9:30 p.m. Austin Thomas, […]
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Brunswick Police Beat: Aug. 9
Arrests 8/1 at 5:13 p.m. Amanda Peoples, 32, of West Bath, was arrested by Officer Brandon Curtis on a warrant. 8/1 at 6:46 p.m. Austin Thomas, 22, of Lisbon Falls, was arrested by Officer Christopher Wolongevicz on a charge of criminal threatening. 8/2 at 1:26 p.m. Katie Barter, 28, of Bath, was arrested by Officer Christopher Wolongevicz on […]