Town officials, who have grappled with a proposed ordinance, have scheduled a public hearing for April 27.
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Freeport’s Desert of Maine to open in May with significant off-season upgrades
The improvements are part of the ‘desert’s’ long-term revitalization plan, which includes ecology tours, mini golf, luxury cabins and a performing arts center.
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Northern Meetings: April 22-29
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/22 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 4/22 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee Mon. 4/26 7 p.m. Town Council Wed. 4/28 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Climate Action Subcommittee Durham Visit durhamme.com for […]
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In photos: Wolfe’s Neck Center offers educational farm visits
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment in Freeport saw a steady stream of families visit its Wishcamper Livestock Education Barn Saturday. The barn is home to sheep, goats, chickens and ducks. It is free and open to the public year-round from dawn till dusk. It is lambing time so the children visiting Saturday […]
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Clammers digging through pandemic, but shellfish are fewer
More New Englanders have dug in the tidal mudflats during the last year, but they’re finding fewer clams
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Freeport-area school district to spend $145,000 on bonuses for some employees
The Board of Directors unanimously approved the $300 end-of-year gift Wednesday.
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Preserving nature’s future
Earth Day is a global celebration established in 1970 to create awareness about the importance of protecting our environment. On April 22, Earth Day, I’m taking time to reflect on what nature means to me and the small things I can do to create a healthier planet. In RSU 5, we’re committed to creating a […]
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Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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Mast Landing Brewing plans to expand with large location in Freeport
The Westbrook-based brewery is expanding with a new tasting room and pilot production facility in the Freeport Crossing shopping mall.
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Northern Meetings: April 15-22
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Tues. 4/20 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/21 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Tues. 4/20 7 p.m. Planning Board Wed. 4/21 5 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Farmland Assessment Subcommittee Thur. 4/22 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry […]