News in Freeport

Abby's Road: The case against the feline femme fatale

My cat makes me nervous. I think she is trying to move in on my husband. I’m no fool. I know cats are, as a species of domesticated pet, inclined to move in on people. If a cat desires petting, she moves closer to a hand capable of petting. My cat is looking for something more...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

Letter: Legislature should act on BPA, other chemicals

As a mother, educator, and coach committed to keeping children safe, I’m alarmed bisphenol A is in the lining of baby food jars and food cans marketed to kids. This hormone-disrupting chemical with direct links to cancer is leaching out of can liners and jar lids directly into food.

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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:20 am

Tracy wins special Town Council election in Freeport

FREEPORT — Sarah Tracy won Wednesday's special election for the Town Council District 2 seat by a more than 2-1 margin. Tracy defeated Joyce Clarkson-Veilleux, 304-133, in the contest between political neophytes. Her election fills a vacancy created by the resignation in January of f...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 8:40 am

Paul N. Roy, 90: Navy veteran, loved working in his garden

FREEPORT — Paul N. Roy, 90, of Freeport, died peacefully Saturday at Freeport Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Brunswick, the son of Lucia and William Roy. Roy entered the Navy in 1942, serving in the Pacific Theater on USS LSTs 457, 458 and 46 during World War...

Obituaries •

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Clam aid: Freeport council delays appropriation

FREEPORT — The town's shellfish industry will have to wait until the April 2 Town Council meeting to have money approved for a program aimed at re-establishing clams in the area. The program is part of the town's effort to bolster the

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 8:40 am

Northern School Notebook

Greely High School second quarter honor roll Grade 12 high honors: Monica Howland, Jacob Isaacson, Kathleen McKersie, Samantha Toorish, Helena Vukovic. Grade 12 honors: Alexandra Agostino, Jacqueline Anderson, Coryn Armstr...

Community •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Northern Meetings: March 21-27

Chebeague Island Thur. 3/21 7 p.m. ToCI Plan Budget Meeting TH Wed. 3/27 6 p.m. ToCI Budget Workshop TH Cumberland Mon. 3/25 7 p.m. Town Council TH ...

Community •

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Freeport Police Beat: March 20

Arrests 3/13 at 2:15 p.m. Alise M. Scorfina, 27, of St. Charles Avenue, St. Charles, Mo., was arrested on Main Street by Officer Matthew Moorehouse on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting) and possession of a scheduled drug. 3/1...

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Freeport lawmaker joins effort to ban BPA

FREEPORT — The House District 106 state representative is the latest legislator to join the effort to ban toxic chemicals in food packaging. Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, who also represents Pownal, is sponsoring a

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Pittsfield man allegedly drives 100 mph while drunk in Freeport

FREEPORT — A Pittsfield man was arrested Monday after allegedly driving almost 100 mph on Interstate 295 while he was drunk. Joel W. Lallier, 27, was driving on I-295 at about 2:45 a.m. when he passed Officer Brandon Paxton at about 86 mph, Police Chief Gerald Schofield said Tuesday....

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm