Freeport Community Services invites the Freeport and Pownal community to celebrate Community Day on the occasion of FCS’ 50th anniversary. There will be a school supply giveaway, plus a live band, free food, a beer tent and more from 1-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. The traditional backpack […]
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 15-22
Chebeague Island Mon. 8/19 5 p.m. Broadband Meeting Zoom Tue. 8/20 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 8/21 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Tue. 8/20 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 8/19 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 8/20 6:30 p.m. Pesticide Community Workshop Zoom, High School Freeport Thu. […]
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First Spice & Tea Exchange in Maine opens in Freeport
The new location held its grand opening at the end of last week, offering free tea samples and sniffs of the wide variety of herbs and spices.
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New laws sponsored by two Midcoast reps are now in effect
Brunswick Rep. Dan Ankeles works to protect fishermen’s access to the working waterfront, while Freeport Rep. Melanie Sachs preserves towns’ control over franchise agreements.
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Highly anticipated sushi and boba joint opens in Freeport
Aki, a highly-anticipated restaurant in Freeport, opened at the beginning of the month, drawing a steady flow of customers in its first few days.
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Protesters’ petition calls for L.L. Bean to divest from bank
Protestors from Third Act Maine, a group of Mainers over the age of 60 against climate change, passed a national petition to L.L. Bean early Wednesday morning, calling for the outdoor recreation brand to divest from Citibank.
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Northern Meetings: Aug. 8-15
Cumberland Thu. 8/8 7 p.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Mon. 8/12 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 8/8 8:30 a.m. Council Work Planning Zoom, Town Hall Mon. 8/12 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 8/12 6:30 p.m. Winslow Park Commission Town Hall Tue. 8/13 7:30 a.m. Complete Streets Committee […]
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts federal investments in Freeport visit
The visit by Buttigieg, who was on Kamala Harris’ list of potential vice president candidates, comes the same day as Harris announced that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be her running mate.
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Heavy weekend rain prompts shellfish closures
An emergency shellfish advisory for Freeport and Harpswell remains in effect as shorelines recover from heavy rain.
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Under new owner, Mainely Custard expands niche offerings
The shop is offering expanded vegan and gluten-free options, inspired by the new owner’s daughter with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease that causes severe reactions to eating gluten.