In October of 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics collaborated with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association and declared “a national emergency in children’s mental health,” and urged policymakers to take action. AAP President Lee Savio Beers stated, “Young people have endured so much throughout this pandemic and […]
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Freeport residents against proposed apartment complex seek others to speak out
The residents in opposition believe the proposed complex detracts from the historic New England feel of the town and does not comply with local ordinances.
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Northern Meetings: Feb. 2-9
Cumberland Mon. 2/6 5 p.m. Tax Increment Financing Council Chambers Falmouth Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Town Hall Tue. 2/7 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 2/6 6:30 p.m. Board of Appeals Town Hall Tue. 2/7 6 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Community Library Tue. 2/7 6 p.m. Town Council Town […]
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
L.L. Bean announces $50 million upgrades to Freeport campus
The company announced plans Wednesday for a makeover of its flagship store and campus in Freeport.
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 26-Feb. 1
Chebeague Island Thu. 1/26 6 p.m. Facilities Meeting Zoom Thu. 1/26 7 p.m. Climate Action Team Town Hall Tue. 1/31 6 p.m. Aquaculture Town Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 1/26 1 p.m. Portland-Auburn Rail Use Council Zoom Wed. 2/1 9:30 a.m. Communications Committee Town Hall Wed. 2/1 6 p.m. […]
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Freeport debates future of Hedgehog Mountain
Proponents of a proposed system of mountain bike trails on Freeport’s Hedgehog Mountain say the project would support local businesses, but residents disagree over the potential environmental impact.
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Midcoast’s oldest residents celebrated by historic tradition
Several town clerks around the Midcoast are seeking the rightful heirs to their municipal Boston Post Canes, which have honored the oldest residents of New England towns since 1909.
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Mild winter chills snow removal industry
Larger snow removal businesses can weather mild winters thanks to steady contracts with commercial clients, but independent plow operators have struggled to make money this season.
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Northern Meetings: Jan. 19-25
Cumberland Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/24 6:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Mon. 1/23 6:30 p.m. Sustainability Advisory Board Town Hall Mon. 1/23 7 p.m. Sewer District Trustees Zoom, Treatment Plant Wed. 1/25 6:30 p.m. Social […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: Why attendance matters, now more than ever
“School attendance is a powerful predictor of student outcomes. In fact, irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out of school before graduation than test scores.” […]