FREEPORT — The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport is presenting a virtual art show, “Looking Forward,” which will open online on Friday, Oct. 9, at Meetinghousearts.org. This show will feature artwork that has been created during the pandemic by current member artists as well as new members and celebrates both the time spent in […]
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Construction to begin on Meetinghouse Arts building in Freeport
FREEPORT — The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport has signed a long-term lease agreement with the First Parish Congregational Church that will allow the completion of its new arts and cultural center, Meetinghouse Arts, in downtown Freeport. The necessary renovations to the church’s sanctuary and adjacent spaces are expected to be completed by the […]
Farm to Easel Invitational Art Auction to held online
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
Police and businesses now seeing broad compliance with Maine’s mask mandate
Voluntary compliance has improved over time, as customers have accepted COVID-19 containment measures.
Freeport man pleads not guilty, not criminally responsible in Scarborough farmer’s death
Quinton Hanna appeared for his arraignment Thursday by video from the Cumberland County Jail.
Library hosts StoryWalk through downtown Freeport
FREEPORT — The Freeport Community Library has created a StoryWalk through downtown Freeport. “Borrowing Bunnies: A Surprising True Tale of Fostering Rabbits” by Maine author Cynthia Lord will be displayed for two weeks — through Sunday, Aug. 12 — in business windows starting at Ben and Jerry’s. Vistors can read along as they walk and […]
Caution urged along southern Midcoast beaches following fatal shark attack
Both Popham Beach and Reid State Park are telling beachgoers to stay in shallow water — about waist-deep, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Freeport halts weekend Main Street closures after negative feedback from businesses
Organizers found the closure to be successful from a public health standpoint, but businesses didn’t see the boost they’d hoped for.
Missing Freeport woman found 300 yards from her home
A game warden and his K-9 locate Sarah Dowling on Tuesday morning about 45 minutes after they resumed a search begun the day before.
Illegal campfire sparks Freeport forest fire
An improperly extinguished campfire is believed to be the cause of a forest fire that burned half an acre of conserved land last week. Fire officials anticipate the fire danger will increase and are warning campers to be cautious.