In many cases, July 14 marks the only time residents get to vote on their fiscal year 2021 school budgets.
freeport maine
Freeport moving forward with weekend Main Street closure
Main Street will close to vehicles from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen, from 8 a.m. on Saturdays to 8 p.m. on Sundays, and a detour will be in place from West Street to Depot Street and then to Bow Street.
Northern Meetings: July 2-9
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
Letter: Cast a ballot for Sachs to represent Freeport, Pownal
I’ve known Melanie Sachs since she and her family moved to Freeport. Throughout those many years, Melanie has been involved in the community and state of Maine, both as a volunteer and in her employment. We’ve worked together to advocate for many things, including for education and the arts. Melanie has done an amazing job […]
Letter: In time of unprecedented challenge elect Biberstein
As we enter a time of unprecedented challenge in our district, here are some of the reasons why I will be voting for Kathy Biberstein on July 14. Kathy is decisive yet compassionate, knows how to listen and is unafraid to face challenges. She has an amazing ability to synthesize and effectively breakdown complex information […]
Letter: Sachs is a standout candidate for Maine House
This election arrives at a critical moment and we need the right people at the right time to help us navigate through the hazards to come. Melanie Sachs, the Clean Election candidate for Maine state House, has over 20 years of private business and nonprofit executive experience and an impressive track record of public service. […]
Letter: Biberstein has the intellect, ability to get things done
I support Kathy Biberstein, with whom I have served on a Maine-based educational nonprofit for many years, for state representative for Freeport and Pownal. I admire her keen intellect, pragmatism and ability to get things done. Her career has connected her to national and global issues. She deeply understands our health care system, can write […]
Letter: Sachs has the experience to be a leader in Augusta
I have been a nurse for 22 years and I strongly urge you to vote for Melanie Sachs for state representative in Freeport and Pownal on July 14. Melanie has 30 years of experience with the most important issues faced by Maine families. She worked on a statewide initiative to reform MaineCare, collaborating with health, […]
Letter: Biberstein ‘checks all the boxes’ for Freeport and Pownal
We are inspired by Kathy Biberstein for Maine House District 48. We have proudly mailed in our ballots in support of Kathy Biberstien and we respectfully invite Freeport and Pownal voters to join us. Incredibly competent and caring, Kathy brings to the table skills that we need as Maine moves forward during these difficult times. […]
Freeport police, town officials host forum on local policing in wake of protests
Police Chief Susan Nourse said she hopes to form a committee for members of the community to study and review police policy.