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Freeport church to enter new chapter as performance hall, arts gallery

by Alex Lear July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport plans renovations to the 125-year-old church for later this year.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: July 30-Aug. 6

July 27, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Pair of Maine businesses don’t deserve election-year backlash

by The Editorial Board July 23, 2020September 14, 2020

A brewery in Freeport and a pizzeria in Old Orchard should not become casualties in political warfare.

Times Record, Uncategorized

Freeport halts weekend Main Street closures after negative feedback from businesses

by Hannah LaClaire July 22, 2020

Organizers found the closure to be successful from a public health standpoint, but businesses didn’t see the boost they’d hoped for.

The Forecaster

Northern Meetings: July 23-30

July 20, 2020

Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.

The Forecaster

Letter: Balentine needs to stop and listen before responding

July 16, 2020July 21, 2020

I read with dismay John Balentine’s July 9 editorial regarding the possibility of a Black Lives Matter mural in Portland. I suspect (or hope) that some on your staff cringed when reading Mr. Balentine’s old school, worn out response to the legitimate concerns of people of color in this country. One of his most disturbing […]

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Daughtry wins Democratic nod in state Senate District 24; Brunswick House race goes to second round

by Alex Lear July 15, 2020

Poppy Arford received the most votes in a three-way race for state house District 49, but didn’t reach the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off vote.