FREEPORT — The Freeport Historical Society will open a new exhibit, “Blacksmiths and Storekeepers,” with a reception May 23 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit will highlight and...
FREEPORT — The grand opening of the Joan Benoit Samuelson Track and Field at Freeport High School will be held Friday, May 18. The event will...
Arrests No arrests were reported from May 1-7. Summonses 5/3 at 7:38 a.m. A 13-year-old, gender and address not listed, was issued a summons on Holbrook...
FREEPORT — Vaida Labzintyte said she has a recurring dream that she’s swimming. But each time, she wakes up to realize that it’s just that – a dream....
PORTLAND — Five candidates hope to replace Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson, who is retiring after 27 years. The three Democrats –Jon Gale, Seth Levy...
FREEPORT — L.L. Bean will host “Scout-o-Rama” at its flagship store, 95 Main St., on Saturday, May 12. The event is open to the public. It...
FREEPORT — A 34-year-old man was charged with trying to murder his parents in their home on Estes Drive early Tuesday morning. Police charged Garrett M....
Arrests 4/29 at 2:04 a.m. Miles Z. Comparetto, 33, of Cluff Road, North Yarmouth, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Malcolm B. Marshall on an...
FREEPORT — Town Manager Peter Joseph on Tuesday presented the Town Council with a $10 million budget for fiscal year 2019 that, combined with a proposed $33...
AUGUSTA — The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism last week recognized outstanding service from across the state, but two of the biggest honorees were from...
AUGUSTA — The state Department of Education has approved a regional service center that includes 11 southern Maine school districts. The Greater Sebago Educational Alliance Regional...
FREEPORT — Book donations are being accepted through May 4 for Freeport Community Library’s annual book sale, May 5-10. Also on Friday, a preview night fundraiser...
Arrests 4/17 at 10:46 p.m. Mindy J. Wright, 33, of Wardtown Road, was arrested on Route 1 and Foster Avenue by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on a...
FREEPORT — The town is considering a three-way collaboration with Regional School Unit 5 and the Freeport Sewer District on a joint solar project. The council...
Arrests 4/11 at 10:59 a.m. Joshua Kane, 26, of Smokehouse Road, Harpswell, was arrested on Library Drive by Officer Jonathan Edwards on charges of violating condition...
PORTLAND — Breathing may be easier, but it can still be a risky proposition. That is the finding of a statewide report card issued Wednesday by...
Arrests 4/6 at 8:28 p.m. Gregory Madcharo, 55, of Theodore Road, Brunswick, was arrested on Route 1 by Sgt. Paul Powers on charges of criminal trespass...
FREEPORT — Students across the nation protested gun violence last month by participating in March for Our Lives demonstrations. For some, the action didn’t stop there....
FREEPORT — After 151 years, Rufus Soule has come home, thanks to the Freeport Historical Society and nine generous donors. Last month, the society attended an...
Arrests No arrests were reported from March 27 to April 2. Summonses 4/1 at 1:35 a.m. Emily E. Morrill, 38, of Rockland Avenue, Portland, was issued...