Freeport
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Portland site part of pesticide collection
PORTLAND — Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to bring unused pesticides and herbicides to state-authorized collection sites. John Bott of the Maine Department of Agriculture,...
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Freeport Police Beat: Sept. 13
Arrests 9/7 at 11:27 a.m. Steven T. Juenemann, 49, of South Street, was arrested on Pine Street by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on an outstanding warrant from...
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Boys Soccer: Freeport downs Lake Region with ease
NAPLES—Despite looking defensively solid for long stretches – and despite a noteworthy performance by goalkeeper CJ Ferguson – the Lakers couldn’t nearly keep pace with...
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Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport more than halfway to funding goal
FREEPORT — Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is embarking on a capital campaign to help make its “re-imagined” campus a reality. Under the...
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Freeport Police Beat: Sept. 6
Arrests 9/1 at 9:16 p.m. Amanda R. Best, 38, of Elmwood Road, Pownal, was arrested on Pownal and Durham roads by Officer Jonathan Edwards on a...
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Freeport sends message on airboats, short-term rentals
FREEPORT — Airboat noise is generating an unusual number of complaints in town. Town Manager Peter Joseph Tuesday told the Town Council there have recently been...
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Southern Maine schools celebrate success, relevance of gardens
PORTLAND — School gardens do more than teach kids about the importance of healthy eating and where food comes from; they can also help teach vital...
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Events will promote electric, hybrid cars
Several events will be held Sept. 9-16 as part of the eighth annual National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide campaign to heighten awareness about plug-in...
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L.L. Bean partners with National Parks
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean announced last week a new partnership that will help support “America’s more than 400 national parks” and “connect people from all backgrounds...
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Freeport Police Beat: Aug. 30
Arrests 8/23 at 7:46 a.m. Michael Booth, 18, of Fernald Road, was arrested on Upper Mast Landing Road by Officer Rebecca Kavanaugh on a charge of...
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RSU 5 tech, community programs under new leadership
FREEPORT — While students are preparing for the start of new classes next week, Jim Grant and Peter Wagner are preparing for new positions as director...
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Final approval for commercial subdivision in Freeport
FREEPORT — The Project Review Board on Aug. 15 granted final approval of a nine-lot commercial subdivision on U.S. Route 1. Under the proposal, CF Cousins...
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Freeport Police Beat: Aug. 16
Arrests 8/9 at 9:05 p.m. Nicole J. Mallement, 46, of New York City, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Jonathan Edwards on charges of theft...
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Freeport woman claims discrimination by Bath shipyard
PORTLAND — A Freeport woman employed by Bath Iron Works for 10 years is suing the shipyard, claiming she was discriminated against and forced to...
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Towns eye regional approach to browntail moth scourge
FALMOUTH — It’s the time of year when browntail moth caterpillars hatch to feed and start building their winter nests. In response, a group of area...
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Teenage solo sailor among storytellers in Freeport
FREEPORT — Eight adventurers will share their tales of outdoor discovery and wonder during the first-ever Stories Outside event on Aug. 19. From summiting Mount Kilimanjaro...
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Northern Forecaster Best of Best Readers Choice Winners
It’s that time of year again – time to salute the Best of Best in Freeport, Pownal and Durham. We are thrilled to tell you...
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Freeport Police Beat: Aug. 9
Arrests 8/3 at 10:38 p.m. Edward Olivo, 46, of Sanford Road, Wells, was arrested on Wardtown Road and Autumn Lane on charges of operating under the...
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Neighbor helping neighbor: Freeport Brigade answers the call
FREEPORT — After her aunt died of lung cancer, Tawni Whitney said she knew she wanted to do something in her honor. And after seeing how...
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Freeport cancer fundraiser: This year it’s personal
FREEPORT — Liz Funke has been competing in the Amazing Place Adventure Race for the past three years. But this year, she said, it “means more...
