News in Freeport

The View From Away: Newt Gingrich, Canadian TV star

Being back in the States is sweet, even if I'm in Chicago, not Portland. For the next few days, I’m breathing pollen-filled, polluted, American air and loving it. The show I’ve been working on in Toronto is on a six-day hiatus. I am giving my son Robert moral support on his finals and...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:10 am

The Universal Notebook: Points of agreement?

As the culture wars rage on in the land of the free and the home of brave, it seems to me there are a few things that conservatives, moderates and liberals alike could agree on, if we just thought about it for a few minutes. So let’s think. Can we at least agree on the following?...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:10 am

Policy Wonk: Governing by initiative

The Democrats are in a tight spot – in part because they underestimated the resolve of Gov. LePage, and in part because of their own ineptness. The governor’s resolve.

Orlando Delogu • Opinion •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:10 am

People and Business

Recognition Stanley N. Marshall Jr. was the recipient of the 2013 Maine Philanthropy Award presented by the Maine Association of Nonprofits and Colby College. Since his retirement 12 years ago, Marshall has been active with full-time volunteer work for a number of organizations. Acting a...

Community •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Arts Calendar: June 12-25

Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for Art Monday 6/24 “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” open casting, 6:30 p.m., Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland, celeste.m.green@gmail.com. ...

Lifestyle •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Community Calendar: June 12-25

Greater Portland Benefits Thursday 6/13 License to Chill, benefit for WinterKids 6 p.m., Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, 92 Portland St., Portland, winterkids.org, 21 and up, $50 in advance, $60 at the door. ...

Community •

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Shoreline cleanup Saturday in Freeport

FREEPORT — Two national clothing makers are calling on local volunteers to help commemorate World Oceans Day with a shoreline cleanup this weekend. Horny Toad and United By Blue are hosting the cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the shores surrounding Winslow Memorial Park. T...

News •

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 8:30 am

Teen center funding survives Freeport budget vote

RSU 5 budget, bond votes FREEPORT — Regional School Unit 5 voters will face two referendum questions Tuesday, June 11: whether to approve a $25.8 million fiscal 2014 budget for Regional School Unit 5, and whether to authorize a $16.9 million expansion of Freeport High School.

Ben McCanna • News •

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 7:50 am

Freeport Police Beat: June 6

Arrests 6/1 at 9:04 p.m. Alyssa L. Shope, 22, of Pine Ridge Road, Yarmouth, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Matthew Moorhouse on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 6/4 at...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Norman L. Steele, 74

CUMBERLAND — Norman L. Steele, 74, of Cumberland, died quietly June 1 with his loving family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 8, 1938, in Cumberland, the son of Jennie G. Steele and Millard Steele. He grew up in Cumberland and lived there until he ...

Obituaries •

Wednesday, June 5, 2013