FREEPORT — Patricia Donahue said pageantry has helped her feel a sense of community and purpose since the death of her son Mason three years ago. Mason’s life was cut short at 34 days, when he died of sudden infant death syndrome on May 23, 2015. “I had a lot of things I’ve wanted to do since […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 22
Arrests 2/17 at 9:45 p.m. Jacob W. Moon, 28, of Royalsborough Road, Durham, was arrested on Durham Road and True Street by Officer Jason Bartlett on a charge of operating under the influence. Summonses No summonses were reported from Feb. 13-19. Fire calls 2/14 at 6:27 p.m. Car accident on Pownal Road. 2/19 at 9:01 a.m. Car accident […]
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New Freeport restaurant replaces café destroyed in fire
Homage Restaurant opened last week at the former site of Corsican cafe and Chowder House.
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 6-12. Summonses 2/9 at 8:25 p.m. Riley Huff, 37, of Veronica Lane, was issued a summons on Katie Lane by Officer William Brown on a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license. Fire calls 2/10 at 1:48 a.m. Alarm call on Wardtown Road. 2/12 at 6:37 a.m. Car accident […]
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Cuddledown closes Yarmouth call center with 26 workers, blames labor shortage
The maker of high-end bedding says departing employees are getting assistance, and that its manufacturing facility and Freeport outlet store will remain open.
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Freeport to get fireworks do-over
FREEPORT — After New Year’s Eve fireworks were called off because of bad weather, Central Maine Pyrotechnics will provide the town with a free show on Friday, Feb. 23. The fireworks are normally launched from the snow dump, which is across from the high school’s new turf field and track, but will now be launched from […]
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Crashes fall on I-295 after speed limit decrease
Vehicle collisions on the busy highway dipped 18 percent in 2017, but traffic engineers caution against drawing conclusions after less than a year of lower speed limits.
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L.L. Bean ends unlimited return policy, blaming increasing abuse
Executives say a growing number of customers were returning worn-out items years after they were purchased, in part because of the company’s own marketing.
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests 2/1 at 8:02 p.m. Keith Bouchard, 21, of Lunt Road, Brunswick, was arrested on Curtis Road by Officer Keith Norris on a charge of criminal threatening. 2/4 at 11:12 a.m. Jose Cruz, 30, of Route 1, was arrested on Route 1 by Officer Paul Chenevert on an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses 2/2 at 11:36 […]
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Freeport honors Palmer, Paterson for community service
FREEPORT — Nearly 60 people attended an award ceremony before the Town Council’s regular meeting Tuesday night to recognize two long-time residents for their commitment to the community. Fred Palmer and John Paterson were selected by the Special Projects Committee as recipients of the 2017 Citizen of the Year awards. Following the ceremony, the council took up […]