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News in Freeport

Omer J. Fortin, 89

FREEPORT — Omer J. Fortin, 89, formerly of Topsham and Freeport died Sept. 3 in Bonita Springs, Fla. He was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Grand Isle, a son of Louis and Olive (Madore) Fortin.

Obituaries •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Freeport police beat: Sept. 20

Arrests 9/14 at 1:07 p.m. Brenda Bisson , 42, of Bowdoinham Road, Sabattus, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Paul Bowers on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (shoplifting). Summonses 

Police Beat •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Audrey D. Conwell, 79

FREEPORT — Audrey D. Conwell, 79, formerly of Cumberland, passed away on Sept. 10 at Hawthorne House in Freeport. She was born in Oakland, a daughter of Evelyn (Booker) and John Dustin.

Obituaries •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Archie Dennison, 83

FREEPORT — Archie Dennison, 83, died on Sept. 13 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Obituaries •
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Freeport Town Council OKs use of eminent domain for train station access

FREEPORT — The town is now authorized to use eminent domain to create an easement to its new passenger rail station. With negotiations for acquisition of the small strip of property continuing, whether the town will actually use the land-taking tool remains to be seen. A unani...

Will Graff • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 8:50 am

Retired Navy captain challenges incumbent in Senate District 10

BRUNSWICK — Economic development is a major topic in the political debate, and it's no different in state Senate District 10, where a retired U.S. Navy captain and construction company manager is challenging incumbent Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick. Freeport resident Ralph Dean was...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 7:50 am

Arts Calendar: Sept. 19-30

Greater Portland Auditions/call for art Yarmouth Art Festival accepting entries through Sept. 21. Painting, sculpture, photography, etching and digital media; from any artist 18 and older who maintains a residence in Maine. $15 per ...

Lifestyle •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

King cites $900M tax-break program as a job creator

HALLOWELL — The No. 1 issue on voters’ minds this year is jobs.

John Christie and Naomi Schalit, Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Durham to vote on leaving RSU 5, eyeing Brunswick High School

BRUNSWICK — The high school might reopen its doors to Durham students if the town of Durham votes to leave Regional School Unit 5 in a Nov. 6 ballot question. Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski said he received e-mails from Durham's Exploration Education Committee asking if th...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Community Calendar: Sept. 19-30

Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com.  Coffee by Design

Community •
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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