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News in Freeport

Harpswell charter school faces funding, legislative hurdles

HARPSWELL — Before Harpswell Coastal Academy opens to 60 students this fall, the charter school has many hurdles to clear. But despite having to raise $135,000, arrange transportation for students, hiring staff and signing a building lease before September, the head of HCA said ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 2:40 pm

Freeport aims to cut capital spending in half

FREEPORT — Facing a potential loss of $850,000 in state aid, the Town Council Tuesday night indicated it remains committed to keeping the new capital improvement budget lean. The

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 9:20 am

Freeport quiet zone designation could take months

FREEPORT — As implementation of quiet zones continues to be elusive, train horns continue to blast through town, with silence for residents and businesses still months away. And, after the

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 8:20 am

Northern Meetings: April 4-10

Chebeague Island Tues.  4/9  7 p.m.  CRC Board Meeting  CR Cumberland Mon.  4/8  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Wed.  4/10  6 p.m.  Val Halla Board of Trustees  TH Fa...

Community •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

William P. Kennedy, 88: Valued his family most

FREEPORT — William P. Kennedy, 88, of Freeport, died peacefully March 28. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., to William Kennedy and Esther Roche Kennedy.  He achieved a bachelor's degree in navigation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Poin...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Freeport Police Beat: April 4

Arrests 3/26 at 12:40 p.m. Mac L. Krauthamer, 25, of Bowker Street, Brunswick, was arrested at Durham and Mallett roads by Officer Keith Norris on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 3/29 at 11:49 p.m. Dennis R. Junkins, 22, of Cottage Roa...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Yarmouth study could lead to more commercial shellfish harvesting

YARMOUTH — The town's commercial clam harvesting licenses could swell – to the dismay of local fishermen – if a new study finds the area's shellfish population is sufficient. The study comes after the Department of Marine Resources, which oversees the state's shellfi...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Arts Calendar: April 3-16

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Friday 4/5

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

Freeport teacher to head Portland charter school

Baxter Academy in Portland has hired Michele LaForge, currently a math teacher at Freeport High School, as its head of school. LaForge said she plans to merge the school's focus on science and technology education with traditional humanities courses to give students a "real-world" education.

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 7:50 am

People & Business

New Hires & Promotions The United Way of Greater Portland recently hired David A. D’Auteuil, of Kittery, as senior vice president of resource development. D’Auteuil has over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial sales and marketing, most recently as vic...

Community •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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