Arrests 3/6 at 12:47 p.m. Francisco Valle, 36, address not listed, of Brunswick, was arrested on Summer Street by Officer Thomas Gabbard on an outstanding warrant from another agency.  Summonses 3/10 at 10:42 p.m. Stephanie D. Loring, 23, of Black Stone Court, Bangor, was issued a summons on Interstate 295 by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge […]

FREEPORT — A nor’easter couldn’t stifle a unified cry for action on gun violence Wednesday from students in Freeport and Yarmouth. Although school was canceled, about 50 Freeport high school and middle school students lined Main Street in front of Town Hall holding signs and chanting “Enough is enough.” Across the street, parents and school staff […]

FREEPORT — While spending most of his career in construction and sales, Bill Hamlen never considered working in hospitality. But it only took a real estate listing to provide inspiration. The listing was for an 1840s farmhouse on 5 acres along Route 1, previously owned by painter Tom Crotty, who died in 2015.  “I was looking […]

Arrests 3/5 at 10:38 a.m. Reagan A. Ames, 38, of Skowhegan, was arrested on Main Street by Officer William Brown on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Summonses 3/1 at 2:24 a.m. Dillon T. Peacock, 22, of Gay Drive, was issued a summons on Griffin and Curtis roads on a charge of operating with […]

FREEPORT — The Casco Bay YMCA is one of a growing number of Maine branches to begin offering a diabetes prevention program. The year-long program will begin on Wednesday, March 28. Consisting of 25, hour-long sessions, participants will meet with a trained Lifestyle Coach in a small classroom setting at the YMCA at 14 Old South […]

Arrests 2/22 at 7:36 p.m. Keith Boisvert Jr., 40, of Maiden Lane, was arrested on Maiden Lane by Sgt. Paul Powers on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 2/23 at 12:08 a.m. Ellie Barker, 28, of Mann Hill Road, Dedham, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge of operating under the influence.  […]

FREEPORT — A group of innkeepers want the town to adopt an ordinance, similar to one just approved in South Portland, that would regulate short-term housing rentals. Robin Baron, who owns The James Place Inn with his wife, Tori, said he and other hospitality providers aren’t against competition, but would like their competition held to the […]