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n-fptrsu Freeport, Durham superintendents compete for RSU 5 job

FREEPORT — In less than a month, the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors is expected to name a superintendent for the Freeport-Pownal-Durham school district.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm
n-fptchamber Freeport chamber gets 2nd chance as FMA votes to move forward

FREEPORT — While a preliminary Chamber of Commerce proposal did not earn the support of the Freeport Merchant's Association board, closed-door discussions with the Chamber Task Force proved successful and a compromise has been reached.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Fancy footwork

Kevin Chute and Virginia Boyles take a salsa lesson at the second annual Flavors of Freeport Festival last Saturday. The weekend-long event was organized to help raise awareness about the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign against heart disease. (Matthew DeLorme photo)

Mo Mehlsak • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:52 am
n-fptschoolst Freeport residents luke-warm to street extension

FREEPORT — After three public meetings, a proposal to extend School Street to Bow Street still is receiving tepid response from residents of the School, Park and Bow street neighborhoods.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 9:53 am
n-falHShabitat-021209 Gulf Coast reality check

Falmouth students bring help, gain insight into Katrina's lingering effect

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:33 am
Freeport plans dual-fuel system at Town Hall

FREEPORT — The Town Council Tuesday night voted unanimously to upgrade the Town Hall ventilation system with a system burns either oil or gas.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:26 am
n-falEntwistle-021209 Mass. town taps Falmouth school chief

FALMOUTH — Superintendent of Schools George Entwistle III will become the school chief in Belmont, Mass.

Peggy Roberts • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 5:57 am
p-chandlerswharf New clash over waterfront business limits

Business owner wants to reopen restaurant

Kate Bucklin • News •
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 6:44 pm
WinteRush up close

Portland's WinteRush 2009 began last Friday night with the opening of the snow sculpture tent. This more than 30-foot creation featured a diver and chest, turtles , dolphins and a sea walrus, which captured the attention of a young viewer. (Michael Barriault photo)

Mo Mehlsak • News •
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 4:06 pm
pnms-stimulus Stimulus compromise cuts state, school aid, leaves Amtrak

The $850 million for Amtrak is in.

Steve Mistler • News •
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 3:56 pm