Freeport
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 22
Arrests 2/17 at 9:45 p.m. Jacob W. Moon, 28, of Royalsborough Road, Durham, was arrested on Durham Road and True Street by Officer Jason Bartlett on...
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LED fixtures will shine a light on Freeport's energy costs
FREEPORT — The town wants to know what type of street lights residents would like to see before converting more than 200 lights to LED fixtures....
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Top chef: Maine peers honor Freeport's Troy Mains
FREEPORT — Troy Mains rang in his 40th birthday on Jan. 16 with news that he was named Chef of the Year by the Maine Restaurant...
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 6-12. Summonses 2/9 at 8:25 p.m. Riley Huff, 37, of Veronica Lane, was issued a summons on Katie Lane...
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Freeport to get fireworks do-over
FREEPORT — After New Year’s Eve fireworks were called off because of bad weather, Central Maine Pyrotechnics will provide the town with a free show on...
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Homage rises in Freeport from ashes of Corsican Cafe
FREEPORT — Almost two years after fire destroyed the popular Corsican Cafe and Chowder House at 9 Mechanic St., a team of three local chefs have revamped...
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AARP Maine offers free income tax help
BRUNSWICK — AARP Maine will offer free income tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 or older through April...
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 8
Arrests 2/1 at 8:02 p.m. Keith Bouchard, 21, of Lunt Road, Brunswick, was arrested on Curtis Road by Officer Keith Norris on a charge of criminal...
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Freeport honors Palmer, Paterson for community service
FREEPORT — Nearly 60 people attended an award ceremony before the Town Council’s regular meeting Tuesday night to recognize two long-time residents for their commitment to...
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Portland recovery advocates ready for improved naloxone access
PORTLAND — New rules from the State Board of Pharmacy for distribution of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone are being welcomed in the city and regionally. Pharmacists can fill prescriptions for naloxone,...
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Cumberland parents warned about risks of youth 'vaping'
CUMBERLAND — In 1973, Brownsville Station glorified a popular trend among youth with its hit song “Smokin’ in the Boys Room.” Forty-five years later, thanks...
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Greater Portland has few winners, many losers in school funding forecast
AUGUSTA — While some greater Portland school districts can expect significant increases in state dollars, most others are likely to receive a lot less education aid...
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Freeport Police Beat: Feb. 1
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 23-30. Summonses 1/24 at 7:06 p.m. David Hersom, 32, Pownal Road, was issued a summons on Route 1 and...
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Freeport alliance develops plan for cultural revolution
FREEPORT — In an effort to enhance and further develop art and cultural opportunities and the creative economy, the Arts and Culture Alliance has teamed up...
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Freeport Police Beat: Jan. 25
Arrests 1/21 at 1:35 p.m. Iris Scott, 33, of Beechwood Lane, Durham, was arrested on Durham Road by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a charge of operating...
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Freeport lecture to examine early 1800s
FREEPORT — The Freeport Historical Society will host a lecture Jan. 30 on the town’s early 19th century maritime history. The program, “Freeport’s Maritime History in...
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Freeport farm raises 'socialized' dogs
FREEPORT — Jenny Yasi has long been devoted to studying the environment’s effect on animal behavior. She was raised on a farm, and has owned and...
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Off to the races at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal
Trail Monster Running Club’s eighth annual Bradbury Mountain Snowshoe Series kicked off Sunday, Jan. 21, with the Bradbury Squall 3-miler. The next races in the...
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Freeport Police Beat: Jan. 18
Arrests No arrests were reported from Jan. 9-16. Summonses 1/10 at 12:07 a.m. Jacob Cross, 21, of College Street, Lewiston, was issued a summons on Interstate...
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After 50 years, Durham man ready to cast off from L.L. Bean
FREEPORT — Al Andrews said he likes change. But, only when it “makes sense.” To him, it never made sense to move out of the house...
