Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/8 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Mon. 4/12 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 4/8 6 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Sat. 4/10 8 a.m. Town Council Workshop Mon. 4/12 7 p.m. Town Council Meeting Durham […]
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Rabies case identified in Freeport
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) notified Freeport town officials on March 23 that it had identified a case of rabies in a raccoon in Freeport. In a statement on the town’s website, officials said the state’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory confirmed the case. Officials warned residents not to touch […]
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Northern Meetings: April 1-8
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 4/1 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Tues. 4/6 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 4/7 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Mon. 4/5 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Wed. 4/7 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Thur. 4/8 6 […]
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Sande’s Picks: It must be spring – farmers markets moving outside
The winter markets are wonderful, but there is nothing like being outside with warm breezes and sunshine (or rain) and fresh vegetables, flowers, bakeries, cheeses, meats and neighbors. Yarmouth The Yarmouth market will be located at the Bickford Pavilion, 1 Railroad Square, from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 6, across the street from the former […]
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Despite pushback, Freeport plans to bring high school back in-person five days
According to a survey, 71% of teachers preferred delaying the start of five days per week in-class instruction.
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Amid COVID restrictions, Wolfe’s Neck offers Freeport kids breath of fresh air – and animals
An outdoor program that sprung out of the pandemic last fall starts up again, bringing local schoolchildren closer to nature.
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Northern Meetings: March 25-April 1
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 3/25 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Workshop Thur. 4/1 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 3/25 7 p.m. Lands and Conservation Commission Forestry Subcommittee Mon. 3/29 5:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop Falmouth Town Council meetings are on […]
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L.L. Bean sees sales boom amid pandemic’s push to the outdoors
The retailer benefited from two of the hottest retail segments over the past year – comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport to host walk for downtown vision plan on Saturday
Freeport will be hosting a town walk for the public on Saturday as part of the Freeport Downtown Vision Plan. The walk will start at Harraseeket Inn and be lead by members of a consulting group hired by Freeport, called Principle, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. According to Councilor Tawni Whitney, the project is seeking public input […]
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Medical marijuana growers nudge Freeport to adopt recreational pot cultivation ordinance
In January, the town decided to wait unit the state finalized rules. Now, the two medical growers in Freeport are asking for the local OK again.