Freeport
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Historical exhibit looks at Freeport businesses
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...
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Freeport High School to debut $4.5M track, field
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...
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Freeport Police Beat: May 10
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...
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Heads under water: Freeport YMCA swim class helps adults overcome their fear
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....
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Democratic primary sets up contest for Cumberland County DA
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...
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L.L. Bean in Freeport to host 'Scout-o-Rama'
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...
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Police: Freeport man tried to kill his parents
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....
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Freeport Police Beat: May 5
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...
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Freeport manager proposes 'maintenance budget'
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...
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Freeport, Brunswick volunteers honored for service
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...
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State OKs 11-district regional school service center
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...
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Freeport library book sale to begin
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...
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Freeport Police Beat: April 26
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...
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Freeport weighs collaborative solar energy project
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...
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Freeport Police Beat: April 19
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...
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American Lung Association: Maine air quality is improved
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...
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Freeport Police Beat: April 12
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...
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Marching on: Freeport students continue the campaign to end gun violence
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....
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'Soule-Mates' help acquire portraits of Freeport's past
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...
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Freeport Police Beat: April 5
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...
