The Town Council voted on Tuesday to adopt a property tax assistance program for Freeport residents above the age of 62.
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Northern Meetings: April 4-11
Chebeague Island Thu. 4/4 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Mon. 4/8 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Rec Center Tue. 4/9 6 p.m. School Budget Workshop Town Hall Thu. 4/11 5:30 a.m. Board of Adjustments/Appeals Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 4/8 5 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Mon. 4/8 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. […]
Northern Meetings: March 28-April 4
Chebeague Island Thu. 3/28 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Tue. 4/2 6 p.m. School Committee C.I. School Wed. 4/3 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Thu. 4/4 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Zoom Falmouth Mon. 4/1 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 4/2 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Town Hall Wed. 4/3 7 p.m. Budget […]
Dress up a camel to bring splash of color to Desert of Maine
Freeport’s Desert of Maine is looking for local artists to add a splash of color to its sandy landscape. Design proposals are due by April 12, with artists asked to “consider the setting, landscape, ecology and history of the Desert of Maine.” The winner will be announced a week later. The winning artist will paint […]
Scholarships to help kids attend summer camp available through Freeport collaboration
Freeport Community Services, the Town of Freeport and Freeport Housing Trust are teaming up again this year to provide summer camp scholarships to children in Freeport and Pownal. Last year, 75% of families indicated their children were eligible for free or reduced school lunch, while the remaining families indicated health concerns, single-parent status and significant […]
Northern Meetings: March 21-28
Chebeague Island Thu. 3/21 6 p.m. School Committee Town Hall Thu. 3/28 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Mon. 3/25 5 p.m. Council Budget Workshop Town Hall Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 3/26 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, […]
Home energy information session features experts and homeowners
Freeport Climate Action Now, Freeport Community Services and Balsam Realty have joined forces to offer a home energy information session from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 23, at the Freeport Community Center. Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, will welcome attendees, and speakers include experts in the solar and heat pump fields, who will be available […]
RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Q&A sessions on new budget planned throughout district
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2024-25 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 Board of Directors have been presented with the […]
Best places to grab a pint (or several) for St. Paddy’s Day
As St. Patrick’s Day weekend approaches, here are the best pubs to grab a drink and celebrate.
The Wrap: Sacred Profane opens at Thompson’s Point; specialty burgers in Gorham
Plus, plans change for a food truck park in Freeport, 2DineIn eliminates tipping, Thai Esaan’s limited reopening and a new hospitality podcast.