Hires, promotions, appointments Laird Yock was appointed Greater Portland Landmarks’ acting executive director. He has served as a philanthropy consultant to Greater Portland Landmarks since 2021. He is also a co-founder of Philanthropy Works, a website providing training for fundraising professionals, and was in senior fundraising positions at Mayo Clinic for 20 years. Casey Oakes […]
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Northern Meetings: July 27-Aug. 3
Cumberland Wed. 8/2 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 8/2 7 p.m. Lands/Conservation Commission Town Hall Falmouth Tue. 8/1 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 8/2 8 a.m. Annual Work Plan Retreat Town Hall Thu. 8/3 5:30 p.m. Board of Assessment Review Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Tue. 8/1 6 p.m. Library Board […]
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Haberdashery sets up shop in Freeport Village Station
Downtown Freeport is now home to a new HOP Haberdashery Off Price store, which recently opened on Main Street across from L.L. Bean. The 3,000-square-foot boutique offers high-end apparel and footwear curated by co-owners Eva Idzikowska and Ray Maurice. Maurice and Idzikowska also own and operate a Haberdashery of New England store in Cape Elizabeth. […]
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People and Business: July 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Andrew Fortin-Trimble was promoted to senior vice president, chief marketing officer at Skowhegan Savings. He joined in 2020 as vice president, director of marketing to lead strategy and execution, and was previously the digital marketing manager for Camden National Bank. Michelle Clements, public relations and communications manager at the Portland Water District, […]
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School Notebook: July 19
Freeport grad wins ‘Arrive Alive’ contest Recent Freeport High School graduate Mia Hornschild-Bear won first place in the 19th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. Hornschild-Bear’s winning art is an animation depicting the consequences of distracted driving while encouraging teenagers to stay safe and focused when behind the wheel. […]
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Northern Meetings: July 20-27
Cumberland Mon. 7/24 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 7/24 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 7/25 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Tue. 7/25 7:45 a.m. FEDC Board Zoom Tue. 7/25 6 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 7/26 6:30 p.m. Social/Racial Equity Committee Town […]
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Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
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Exhibit in Freeport features art of Penobscot Bay across time
Dozens of artists featured in an upcoming book, “Art of Penobscot Bay,” are showing their work at the Thos. Moser showroom.
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Northern Meetings: July 13-20
Chebeague Island Tue. 7/18 6 p.m. Facilities Committee Town Hall Cumberland Wed. 7/19 5:30 p.m. P.M. Library Advisory Board P.M. Library Freeport Thu. 7/13 6 p.m. Tree Task Force Town Hall Thu. 7/13 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town Hall Mon. 7/17 6 p.m. Police Advisory Committee Public Safety Bldg Mon. 7/17 7 p.m. Sewer District […]
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Freeport Community Services launches Summer Snacks food program
Freeport Community Services launched its new Summer Snacks food program on June 28, and the strong community response shows a clear need in the Freeport and Pownal communities, according to FCS. The demand for the student food program comes amid a marked increase in demand at the FCS Food Pantry, alongside a decline in food […]