The organization plans to collaborate with local artists and artisans to promote the community’s artistic culture.
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Freeport town computer network back up following ransomware attack
The cyberattack has been linked to Russian criminals and the global ransomware group Avaddon.
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With commercial vacancies on the rise, Freeport looks at downtown revitalization plan
Freeport’s downtown vacancy rate has increased to 12.38% this year, the highest rate since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Freeport Historical Society’s new fireproof vault is one step closer to completion
In May, crews lifted the walls and roof modules for the two-story vault that will eventually hold the organization’s valuable collections.
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Three short comedies by Maine playwright available to stream
Freeport Players
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Freeport’s proposed budget could raise property tax rate by 4.34%
As of now, the proposed municipal, school, transit and county budgets would put Freeport’s tax rate at $14.56 per $1,000 of property value.
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As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.
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L.L. Bean to add new stores, revert to 24-hour operation in Freeport
The company said it’s building on a strong financial year in which its revenues grew by 5%.
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Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town’s new ordinance was “too restrictive.”
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Maine coastal residents want law to curb airboat noise
Airboats, used by clammers who make their living on the mudflats, have drawn the ire of residents due to the noise they generate.