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Northern Meetings: May 30 to June 5

Chebeague Island Tues.  6/4  6:30 p.m.  CISD School District  School Cumberland Mon.  6/3  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Wed.  6/5  7 p.m.  Lands and Conservation Committee TH Falmouth Mon.  6/3...

Community •
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Freeport Police Beat: May 30

Arrests 5/27 at 2:33 p.m. Thu Tran, 27, of Brown Street, Westbrook, was arrested at Lower Main and LL streets by Officer Michael McManus on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 5/27 at 3:47 p.m. Logan L. Landry, 21, of Litchfield Road, was ...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Leon Gorman, L.L. Bean’s leader for 45 years, steps down as chairman

FREEPORT — L.L. Bean has announced that Leon Gorman, who has led the iconic Maine retailer in various roles for roughly 45 years, has stepped down as chairman of the company’s board and handed the reins to his nephew. Shawn Gorman, 47, a great-grandson of the company’s fo...

Whit Richardson, Bangor Daily News • News •
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:20 am

People and Business

New Business The Massachusetts Library System hired Briggs Advertising, of Bath, to craft a new brand and communications plan. Briggs Advertising is a brand development and marketing communications firm working for local, regional and national businesses and nonprofits. New Hires...

Community •
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Letter: Freeport High School bond a community investment

If you’re concerned about your personal finances then you should definitely vote yes on June 11 to renovate Freeport High School. Why? Every major study shows a competitive school system directly translates to higher home and property values and faster home sales. Don’t own a h...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 27, 2013

The Universal Notebook: Tax dodging, the great American pastime

One of the curious contradictions of life in these United States is the apparent acceptability of avoiding taxes. Taxes we avoid are taxes others must pay and, since the tax system is designed by and for the wealthy and corporations, it’s the rest of us who foot the bill for the tax ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, May 27, 2013

Global Matters: More business is SWAT we need

I don’t care what anybody says, we absolutely love business in Maine. Really, we do. How else to explain the myriad organizations, agencies, initiatives and encounter groups dedicated to supporting every aspect of entrepreneurship and innovation? In Portland there&rsquo...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •
Monday, May 27, 2013

Arts Calendar: May 29 to June 11

Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for Art Auditions for Indoor/Outdoor, Sunday 6/2 and Monday 6/3, 6:30-8 p.m., Freeport High School Library, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, 865-2220, roles for four adults (two women, two men).

• Lifestyle •
Monday, May 27, 2013

Letter: Support the Freeport High School renovation bond

Respect for individuals’ endeavors and confidence in students’ potential achievement are fundamental motivators for learning. The current Freeport High School indoor and outdoor facilities reflect neither element. Basic safety, accessibility, and spatial issues drive the renovation in...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 27, 2013

The View From Away: Man's best friend? Guess again

I’ve lately been missing our mini dachshunds, Ruby and Blackie, and my dog-centric Scarborough neighborhood. Scarborough, Maine, I mean. Toronto has a suburb of the same name; every time I see it on a local map, it stirs up confusing feelings like David Bowie album covers did when I ...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, May 27, 2013
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