Gov. John Baldacci joins Freeport Wild Bird Supply owners Darren and Jeanette Lovitch, right, and Jeanette’s parents, Anne-Liss and Pat Morss, after purchasing a baffle for the Blaine House bird feeder last Saturday. The governor visited the store in support of what he called a great effort to move forward in these tough economic times. […]
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Flying lesson
James Heffernan 7, of South Portland, gets familiar with a fly rod with a little help from Trout Unlimited’s Dave Bowie at the Casco Bay YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, in Freeport. The annual event promotes healthy living through exercise, diet and getting outside. Other activities included a bike safety clinic, rock […]
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Freeport middle, high school problem solvers to compete internationally
FREEPORT — The high school and middle school Future Problem Solving teams came in first place at the state level and have gained a spot in the International Competition in May. Freeport will represent Maine in the senior and middle divisions of the Future Problem Solving International Conference from May 27 through May 31 at […]
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Freeport Lioness Club wants to add more to their pride
FREEPORT — Members of the Lioness Club, a women’s volunteer community service group, have been actively involved in charity events and fundraising in the area for the past 31 years. While the organizations and the charities they support are serious, President Cindi LaHaye said it is a priority for the members to have fun. “Belonging […]
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Cumberland-Portland firefighter's trial expected in May
NORTH YARMOUTH — A Cumberland and Portland firefighter accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls is expected to go on trial in May. Craig Rawnsley, 41, faces eight felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor and four misdemeanor counts, including two for unlawful sexual touching and one each for providing alcohol to a minor […]
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Suspects face felony charges after Falmouth toy store robbery, assault
FALMOUTH — Two suspects were arrested on felony charges of assault and robbery after one of them tried to hide in the aisles of the Wal-Mart store on Route 1 after allegedly stealing $10 and a credit card from a Route 1 toy store. Police said John Martell, 29, of Portland, and Kyra Pardue, 29, […]
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Audit 'first big step' to cutting Portland energy costs, emissions
PORTLAND — Experts are currently conducting energy audits of more than 50 city and school buildings with the goal of reducing Portland’s carbon footprint and energy costs. Solid Waste Manager Troy Moon, who is overseeing the project, said auditors from Massachusetts-based Ameresco Associates have been installing devices to monitor mechanical and electrical functions in the […]
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RSU budget shrinks, but Pownal taxpayers still pay more
FREEPORT — Despite adjustments that reduced the proposed Regional School Unit 5 budget to $23.5 million for fiscal 2010, Pownal residents still face a 36 percent increase in taxes. At an April 15 public budget hearing, Superintendent of Schools Shannon Welsh and school administrators said they cut $572,000 by eliminating jobs, adjusting capital improvement plans […]
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Art imitates art
Connolly adjusts her camera as she recreates Rockwell’s painting with the help of boxers from the Portland Boxing Club. (Rich Obrey photo) Sidebar Elements Photographer Danie Connolly, center, explains her plan for recreating a classic Norman Rockwell painting to makeup artist Cecily Rich, right, and Bobby Russo, manager and coach at the Portland Boxing Club. […]
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Freeport council dispute resolved, but planning process is questioned
FREEPORT — Town Councilor Genie Beaulieu on Tuesday said she has reached an agreement with Councilor Joe Migliaccio and will not file a lawsuit in Superior Court to try to force him to comply with a Freedom of Access request she made last week. But their disagreement has exposed what some councilors say are flaws […]