Freeport police say two tow truck companies claiming to operate out of Freeport have charging exorbitant fees and asking for credit card information upfront.
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 27-March 5
Chebeague Island Thur. 2/27 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission TO Sat. 2/29 9 a.m. Board Of Selectmen Meeting/Budget Workshop CIH Cumberland Mon. 3/2 5 p.m. Town Council Budget Workshop TH Durham Thur. 3/5 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission TO Falmouth Mon. 3/2 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH Tues. 3/3 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Thur. 3/5 […]
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Local towns hold Democratic caucuses
AUGUSTA — The Maine Democratic Party will hold its biennial caucuses across the state on Saturday, March 8, when delegates will be elected to the State Convention, scheduled for May. Caucuses are also an opportunity to rally support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot, meet others who are politically active, and help build […]
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Support Freeport Community Services with dessert, music
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Services will host a special Just Desserts fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Community Center, 53 Depot St. Along with desserts, the event includes entertainment by Ted Demille and Ben Hunsburger, who play original roots music. Seating is limited and admission is $5 per person; call 865-3985 for […]
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Sifting History’s Sands: Desert of Maine owner seeks to separate truth from myth at Freeport landmark
FREEPORT — Legend has it that William Tuttle settled the farmland that is now the Desert of Maine in the late 18th century. Mela Heestand, co-owner of the Desert Road landmark since December 2018, doubts he ever existed. The Desert of Maine, which opens again next May, consists of a 20-30-acre “desert” of very fine […]
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Azure Cafe in Freeport closing after 17 years
The last dinner service will be on Sunday.
Posted inTimes Record
Get the Flavor of Freeport this weekend
Visit Freeport will present the 13th Annual Flavors of Freeport Feb. 21-23 when guests are invited to savor the flavors of local restaurants, artisan makers and purveyors both in businesses throughout town and at two signature celebration events. The weekend kicks off with Fare & Ice at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Freeport on Friday, […]
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Freeport library group knits for homeless, asylum seekers
Armed with knitting needles and donated yarn, Freeport librarians Meghan Fogg and Courtney Sparks created an outlet for ‘introverts out there that want to make a difference.’
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Maine Bicentennial: Freeport
It is about 1910 in South Freeport. The age of the great sailing ships has ended and shipbuilding for World War I has yet to begin. Shoe factories are now humming in Freeport center. This day is set aside for some genteel sailboat racing off the Town Dock. Note the Mallett Barn across the Harraseeket […]
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 20-27
Chebeague Island Tues. 2/25 5:30 p.m. Cemetery Committee TO Wed. 2/26 6 p.m. Stone Wharf/Sunset Landing CIH Thur. 2/27 6 p.m. Coastal Water Commission TO Cumberland Mon. 2/24 5 p.m. Budget Committee TH Mon. 2/24 7 p.m. Town Council TH Durham Mon. 2/24 6 p.m. Planning Board Workshop TO Mon. 2/24 6:30 p.m. Appeals Board […]