The I-295 Exit 20/Desert Road interchange overpass and the Exit 22/Mallet Dive interchange overpass, built in 1957, have been deemed structurally deficient and are slated to be replaced. Town officials hope to add two multi-use paths to increase the Freeport’s connectivity.
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Two COVID-19 cases at Freeport Police Department
Three employees who came into what Town Manager Peter Joseph referred to as “passing contact” with infected individuals have been asked to stay home until they receive a negative test result, but they are not considered to have been exposed.
Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization
Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.
Royal River Conservation Trust opens 32-acre Mèmak Preserve
The owner who donated the property on Lufkin Road said it is ‘too pretty to developed.’
Northern Meetings: Dec. 17-24
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/17 4 p.m. Community Advisory Response Team Durham Visit durhamme.com for Zoom information. Videos of municipal meetings can be viewed/streamed at townhallstreams.com/towns/durham_me. Thur. 12/17 6:30 p.m. Conservation Commission Thur. 12/17 6:30 p.m. Historic District Commission Mon. 12/21 6 p.m. Capital Improvement Policy Committee Tues. 12/22 […]
Freeport Historical Society begins extensive renovations
Improvements include handicapped accessibility, a new vault and a new foundation for the barn adjacent to the 190-year-old building on Main Street.
Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
Freeport Mock Trial team makes their case, named state champions
Freeport High School’s Mock Trial team won the first state competition in the school’s history.
Northern Meetings: Dec. 10-17
Chebeague Island Visit townofchebeagueisland.org for information on Zoom access. Thur. 12/10 5 p.m. Coastal Water Commission Meeting/Public Hearing Fri. 12/11 9:30 a.m. Cemetery Committee Mon. 12/14 6:30 p.m. Planning Board Meeting/Public Hearing Tues. 12/15 6 p.m. School Committee Wed. 12/16 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen Cumberland Check cumberlandmaine.com for access to Zoom. Thur. 12/10 5 […]
Freeport social and racial equity committee seeking members
The deadline to apply is Dec. 31; the committee will have until late October 2021 to complete its work.