Chebeague Island Wed. 11/13 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen CIH Cumberland Mon. 11/11 7 p.m. Town Council 115 Blackstrap Road Durham Tues. 11/12 6:30 p.m. Select Board TO Wed. 11/13 6 p.m. Board of Appeals TO Thur. 11/14 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission TO Falmouth Thur. 11/7 5:30 p.m. REAC TH Thur. 11/7 7 p.m. […]
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Posted inForecaster Opinion
Letter: Nothing amusing about Balentine’s view of Trump
I read John Balentine’s flippant article about President Trump’s profanity with dismay. (Oct. 23, “Trump profanity is just plain B.S.”) John writes that he admires Trump’s “business acumen.” I find little to admire in someone who inherited hundreds of millions of dollars and yet went bankrupt six times. He likes Trump’s “unpredictability.” I believe that […]
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Sande’s Picks: Learn about local offerings at The Schoolhouse
Something unique and tantalizing is set to happen on Harpswell Neck Road on Nov. 1, when The Schoolhouse is opening and will be the only restaurant in the area to be open year-round serving dinner and, eventually, lunch and brunch. Co-owner Christopher Gardner and Executive Chef Joseph Arena, who also co-owns the business, have remodeled […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
RSU 5 looks at new cost-sharing formula
The changes would impact how much Freeport, Durham and Pownal contribute.
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Freeport library provides stuffed animal adventure
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library invites your favorite stuffed animal to spend the night. Drop-off is 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and pick-up is 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Leave your beloved stuffed animals in the care of Mary, Ali and Brandi for the night. The animals will get dinner, a chance […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 31
Arrests 10/23 at 12:37 p.m. Coby Morin, 26, of Fore Street, Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 10/26 at 10:12 a.m. Patrick A. Smith, 20, of Griffin Road, was issued a summons on Main Street by Officer Gregory McCarthy on […]
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport firefighters free man stuck in mud
Firefighters use ladders and straps to free a land surveyor who was waist-high in mud just off Interstate 295 Southbound exit 22 in Freeport on Sunday.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Doctor recognized for environmental health activism
Dr. Lani Graham has led the fight to keep “forever chemicals” out of food products and food packaging, among other initiatives.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Elder breakfast at Freeport Community Center
FREEPORT — The Freeport Elders Association will host a pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Community Center, 53 Depot St. The cost is $3.50 for adults and $3 for seniors. Breakast includes sausage, OJ, and tea or coffee.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Freeport hosts forum on welcoming new Mainers
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library will host a community conversation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 on how best to welcome new Mainers to town. The presentation and discussion was organized by the town and the Freeport Working Group to Welcome New Mainers. Area residents are invited to learn about asylum-seekers and the challenges […]