A new community response specialist, a position the town hopes to fill soon, will take on the responsibilities of General Assistance and replace the nonprofit Freeport Community Service’s implementation of the program.
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Bottle drive raises funds for RSU 5 Community Programs
Harraseeket Harriers are collecting bottles at County Redemption in Freeport to benefit Regional School Unit 5 Community Programs, supporting students in need with scholarships. Bottles can be dropped off at 155 Durham Road through Oct. 16. This initiative by the youth running program teaches members leadership and community service, according to a prepared release from […]
Throwback photo: The L.L. Bean flagship store in 1987
Shoppers from here and away flock to the store for outdoor gear and clothing, including flannel shirts.
Northern Meetings: Oct. 3-10
Chebeague Island Thu. 10/3 6 p.m. Stone Pier Workshop Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 10/3 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Mon. 10/7 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 10/10 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 10/3 4 p.m. Long-Range Planning Town Hall Thu. 10/3 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Town Hall […]
Photo: Freeport Fire Chief retires after nearly three decades
Freeport’s Fire Rescue Chief, Paul Conley, celebrates his retirement on September 26 in the bay of the Freeport Public Safety Building.
Northern Meetings: Sept. 26-Oct. 3
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Tue. 10/1 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 10/2 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 10/3 6 p.m. Stone Pier Workshop Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 9/26 5 p.m. Ordinance Committee Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Tue. 10/1 […]
Climate leaders take a journey through Casco Bay
Participants in the 2024 COBALT bioregional learning journey shared some wisdom during a pit stop at the Schiller Coastal Studies Center, the location of a seagrass restoration pilot project.
Freeport police to get bodycams
Freeport police officers will soon sport new body cameras after the Town Council approved $154,260 toward the purchase of new equipment from Motorola.
Northern Meetings: Sept. 19-26
Chebeague Island Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Coastal Waters Committee Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Thu. 9/26 6 p.m. Democratic Committee Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 9/19 8 a.m. Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Town Hall Mon. 9/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 9/24 4 p.m. Parks/Community Programs Activity Center […]
Freeport Players presents ’12 Incompetent Jurors’ in Midcoast area
Freeport Players presents “12 Incompetent Jurors” by Ian McWethy Sept. 13-22 at various venues in the Midcoast area. Enjoy the laughs in this hilarious comedic spoof of “12 Angry Men.” When a man is accused of stealing six cats, it seems like an open-and-shut case. However, with an oddball jury squabbling over bizarre theories and […]