The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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Freeport rep. introduces bill to provide financial relief for electricity customers
Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, introduced a bill on March 26 before the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee that would provide funding for the Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP) to help Mainers pay their electric bills. LD 995 would provide $15 million to LIAP over two years to fund the program. According to data from the […]
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust raises funds to boost climate awareness
The nonprofit Maine Coast Heritage Trust spreads awareness of its efforts to conserve land in the face of climate change with the second annual fundraiser held at Maine Beer Company.
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Letter: Freeport lots should be housing, not skatepark
Freeport Town Council and town management are considering converting municipal downtown parking into a skatepark at 0 Depot Street, the Amtrak parking lot. I oppose this departure from priorities taxpayers have identified in Freeport’s Downtown Vision 2020 and drafted 2025 comprehensive plan. If Freeport owns parking lots downtown that it doesn’t need, that’s a housing […]
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 27-April 3
Municipal meetings in Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
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Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Why Arts Matter in Maine’
The Business After Hours meeting will also feature the Chamber Choice Awards 2024.
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Northern Forecaster Meetings: March 20-27
Municipal meetings in the towns of Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth.
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Quilter shopping event around state throughout April
Independent quilt shop operators around the state are celebrating the 25th year of their annual Shop Hop. The event runs through April and invites shoppers to go from one quilt shop to another with a “passport,” gathering stamps at each store to potentially win a drawing at the end of the month. Store operators also […]
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Freeport residents unite to tackle climate change
On March 12, Freeport residents gathered to discuss the political landscape and climate action at individual, local, state and federal levels.
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Poetry Unplugged: Registered Maine Guide offers workshop without screens
The course will offer the opportunity for students to develop their own poetic voice using a typewriter and composition off-screen.