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With Portland-Brunswick rail extension set, focus switches to funding Downeaster operations

PORTLAND — After last week's receipt of a $35 million federal grant brightened the prospects for extending Amtrak Downeaster service from Portland to Brunswick within three years, state and federal officials are now trying ensure that the passenger service has the money to keep running....

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8:10 am
Amtrak Downeaster extension from Portland to Brunswick gets $35M jump-start

PORTLAND — An upgrade of 30 miles of railroad tracks between Portland and Brunswick will receive a $35 million boost from the federal government. Proponents say the overhaul will pave the way for the extension of Amtrak Downeaster passenger service to Freeport and Brunswick – p...

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Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 8:20 am

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Brunswick, Freeport asked to help build case for Downeaster extension

BRUNSWICK — Freeport and Brunswick, two towns expected to benefit most from the proposed extension of the Amtrak Downeaster, are being asked to help the passenger rail service strengthen its case for federal stimulus money. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which ...

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Thursday, July 2, 2009
It takes a Village Station

Olympic gold medalist and Freeport resident Joan Benoit Samuelson watches highlights of her career Saturday during an opening ceremony at the Nike Factory Store at the Shops at Freeport Village Station. Samuelson also participated in a Q&A session with shoppers and fans who came out to enjoy the are...

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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Freeport Village Station businesses ready for rollout

FREEPORT — A few stores will open Thursday, May 14, in advance of a grand opening on Saturday, May 16, at Freeport Village Station, a $30 million, 120,000-square-foot, multi-level commercial complex that officials say has defied the economic odds. Local resident and Olympic gold m...

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:50 am
Job fair Thursday for Freeport Village Station

FREEPORT — There will be a job fair on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Freeport Community Library. The fair is hosted by the Freeport Merchants Association, Freeport Village Station and the Freeport Economic Development Corp. A few of the participating businesses...

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Federal plan could alter Portland-Brunswick rail upgrade funding

Grant could replace state borrowing PORTLAND — Rail advocates are hoping the $35 million needed to upgrade tracks between Portland and Brunswick will qualify for grant funding under a new strategic plan being drafted by federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 10:07 am

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Towns plan Memorial Day parades, observances

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Village Station

With Portland-Brunswick rail extension set, focus switches to funding Downeaster operations

Amtrak Downeaster extension from Portland to Brunswick gets $35M jump-start

Brunswick, Freeport asked to help build case for Downeaster extension

It takes a Village Station

Freeport Village Station businesses ready for rollout

Job fair Thursday for Freeport Village Station

Federal plan could alter Portland-Brunswick rail upgrade funding

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