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Freeport may be one of the fastest growing tourist destinations this winter, survey shows

by C. Thacher Carter November 8, 2021November 9, 2021

Tripadvisor ranked Freeport among its top-10 fastest-growing destinations; now town businesses are gearing up for a busy winter.

Pillsbury wins contested Freeport council seat

November 4, 2021

Matthew Pillsbury won the only contested race for Freeport Town Council, a District 3 seat that was also sought by Mitchell Rouda, whom Pillsbury beat by a tally of 613-305. Pillsbury will be taking the seat of former Councilor Doug Reighley, who resigned and left Freeport in September, citing personal reasons. District 3 encompasses a […]

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Pillsbury wins contested District 3 Freeport council seat

by C. Thacher Carter November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Matthew Pillsbury beat Mitchell Rouda with a final tally of 613 votes to 305 votes.

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Cheney, Nguyen win contested seats on Freeport-area school board

by C. Thacher Carter November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

The two openings were sought after by four candidates.

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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport hosts grand opening of gallery, venue

by The Times Record November 2, 2021

The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport has announced the grand opening of Meetinghouse Arts, a newly renovated performance, presentation, and gallery space located within the First Parish Congregational Church at 40 Main St. in Freeport. To celebrate the completion of this project, the Arts & Cultural Alliance is offering free, public events and activities […]

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Northern Meetings: Nov. 4-11

November 1, 2021

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 11/4 3:30 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 11/8 1:50 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 11/4 6 p.m. Recreation Advisory Committee Mon. 11/8 5:30 p.m. Ordinance Committee Mon. 11/8 7 p.m. Town Council Tues. 11/9 6:30 p.m. Town Council/No. […]

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Northern Meetings: Oct. 28-Nov. 4

October 25, 2021

Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 10/28 4 p.m. Facilities Committee Public Safety Building Tues. 11/2 6 p.m. School Committee Chebeague Island School Wed. 11/3 6 p.m. Select Board Thur. 11/4 3:30 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 10/28 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation […]

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Four candidates vying for Freeport-area school board seats, mostly voice support for masking

by C. Thacher Carter October 20, 2021October 21, 2021

Jared Boudreau, Colin Cheney, Carie James and Dung Nguyen are all looking to fill two vacant seats on the Regional School Unit 5 school board this year.