News in Freeport

Letter: Counselor appreciates Langworthy's candor

I am writing to thank Mike Langworthy for his candor and honesty when writing about his experiences with depression ("Laughter is ...

• Opinion •

Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:00 am

Letter: Support the Freeport High School bond

Regional School Unit 5 needs your support and your vote on June 11 for the bond initiative to renovate our high school serving Durham, Pownal and Freeport. The 1961 building has served well for 50 years, but today’s children (tomorrow’s future) need this investment to assure we can no...

• Opinion •

Monday, May 20, 2013

Arbitrator reinstates Cumberland County sheriff's detective who filed whistleblower lawsuit

SOUTH PORTLAND — An independent arbitrator has reinstated Gerard Brady, a city resident and deputy with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, as a detective in the department. Brady filed a union grievance against Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce, and a

David Harry • News •

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:50 am

RSU 5 board adopts $25.8M budget, braces for state budget

FREEPORT — With a somewhat clearer budget picture from the state, the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors made a conservative decision to adopt a $25.8 million fiscal 2014 budget – an increase from earlier proposals to help brace for potential state cuts. The budget now h...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

Northern School Notebook: May 16

Greely High School third quarter honor roll The following students made the third quarter honor roll at Greely High School: Grade 12 high honors: Jacqueline Anderson, Mollie Braley, Sarah Christensen, Megan Finlay, Moncia Howland, Jacob Isaacso...

Community •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

James Andrew Skillings, 76

NORTH YARMOUTH — James Andrew Skillings, 76, of North Yarmouth and Tallahassee, Fla., died May 7 at his home in Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 7, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Donald and Rita Skillings. He was educated in the Portland and Cap...

Obituaries •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Northern Meetings: May 16-22

Chebeague Island Thur. 5/16 7 p.m. Planning Board Hall Wed. 5/22 7 p.m. CIC Board PH Cumberland Tues. 5/21 CANCELLED — Planning Board Falmouth Thur. 5/16 8:15 a.m. &n...

Community •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Freeport Police Beat: May 16

Arrests 5/8 at 2:04 p.m. Navy Man, 21, of Glenwood Avenue, Westbrook, was arrested at Prout Road and Route 1 by Officer Thomas Gabbard on charges of operating a vehicle while license suspended or revoked and an outstanding warrant from another agency. 5/11...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

People and Business

New Hires, Promotions and Appointments Michael Wood joined R.M. Davis, a Portland-based wealth management firm, as vice president and portfolio manager. Falmouth resident Tom Nash, the director of Windham Raymond Adult Education, was elected as president of the board of directors ...

Community •

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Arts Calendar: May 15-28

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 5/15 Eva Murray, author of "Island Schoolhouse," 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, free. Thursday 5/16

Lifestyle •

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:10 pm