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Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections creates a candy bar for Dr. Nirav Shah.
Freeport culvert project aims to improve water quality, habitat at Concord Gully
The project would mitigate intense stormwater flows that have caused erosion along the brook’s banks.
Northern Meetings: June 25-July 2
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should confirm that meetings are still being held.
Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians
If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.
Letter: Sachs will represent all Freeport and Pownal residents
No matter who you are, Melanie Sachs is your defender when it comes to serving the Freeport/Pownal communities. She does not take any task before her with lightheartedness when it comes to preserving a just and fair community. Melanie’s tireless efforts include making sure that EVERYONE’S needs and rights are protected. We need a state […]
Letter: Biberstein will be an effective voice in challenging times
The town of Freeport is facing some critical decisions on how best to reinvent and execute a business model that will attract, revitalize and support the downtown and business community. Now more than ever Freeport needs an effective voice in the Maine Legislature. Someone who can articulate the problem, design and develop a plan, engage […]
Letter: Sachs is a humble, committed, caring candidate
It is with great confidence and enthusiasm that I support the multi-talented Melanie Sachs for Maine Senate. Since I first met her I’ve seen in her a desire to comfort and protect. She is a dedicated, focused and pragmatic idealist who finds practical applications for the greater good. But the thing that stands out the […]
Freeport adopts municipal budget
The essentially flat $10.4 million town budget ($11.8 million with the county tax) would reduce taxes by less than a percent, but when combined with Freeport’s projected $19 million share of the Regional School Unit 5 budget, residents will face an overall 1.62% tax increase.
Freeport council adopts $11.8 million budget for FY ’21
With school and county numbers included, the tax bill for a $300,000 home will be about $69 more, according to town officials.