News in Freeport

Arts Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 4

Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual Holiday Sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org.

Lifestyle •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Letter: Wellen for Freeport town councilor

Since we need a fresh approach to government in Freeport, I am supporting Andy Wellen for District 4 town councilor. Andy would be a welcome addition to our Town Council because he understands the importance of community involvement and would do a good job of representing neighborhood concerns, a...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:30 am

Letter: Wellen for Freeport Town Council

District 4 residents have a chance to change the tone of the Freeport Town Council by electing Andy Wellen. I’ve known Andy for more than 25 years and I know he will bring his family values and his skills as a listener and collaborative decision-maker, gained over a long career as a social ...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Letter: Freeport should elect Wellen

Freeport's District 4 has a choice to re-elect a 10-year incumbent or a political newcomer who has stepped forward to offer citizens a new perspective on Town Council. Andy Wellen states that supporting our schools, respecting the character of neighborhoods, and balancing the the desires of busin...

• Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: Oct. 18-24

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Community •

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Freeport elections stacked with incumbents, not contests

FREEPORT — Five municipal government candidates are unchallenged in November, and one more seat could remain vacant. Four of the five candidates for the open seats are also incumbents. Former educators and incumbents Karin Perlotto VanNostrand and John Morang are unchallenged ...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

Newcomer challenges long-time Freeport town councilor

FREEPORT — The Town Council election on Nov. 6 pits a seasoned veteran against a political newcomer, and leaves one race uncontested. Two Town Council seats are up for grabs, but the only contest is between decade-long incumbent Chairman Jim Cass...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:00 am

Freeport Police Beat: Oct. 18

Arrests 10/10 at 7:05 a.m. A 17-year-old male was arrested at Main Street and Howard Plaza by Officer Thomas Gabbard on charges of eluding an officer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and operating a vehicle without a license...

Police Beat •

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Portland forum examines bias-based profiling in Maine

PORTLAND — Police and members of the public gathered last Friday to find common ground on bias-based profiling, a topic that affects Maine's diverse populations and general public safety. In 2009, a

Marena Blanchard • News •

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:50 am

Family business seminar in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 80 percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. Buying, selling or passing these businesses on are the topics of a forum beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks.

News •

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 9:30 am