Organizers found the closure to be successful from a public health standpoint, but businesses didn’t see the boost they’d hoped for.
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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.
During coronavirus, backyard birding takes flight in Maine
Socially distanced telecommuters are discovering a new world just beyond their walls.
Freeport moving forward with weekend Main Street closure
Main Street will close to vehicles from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen, from 8 a.m. on Saturdays to 8 p.m. on Sundays, and a detour will be in place from West Street to Depot Street and then to Bow Street.
Flatbed truck overturns, spills cargo of crushed cars across I-295
The truck driver told troopers he lost control in heavy fog and hit a guardrail.
Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections creates a candy bar for Dr. Nirav Shah.
Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors
Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo’s license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’
Facebook ads target L.L.Bean in scam sale
Using the Freeport retailer’s own logo and photos, the ads tempt with discounts as low as 80%, but don’t do it.
Little League: Some towns calling it quits for 2020, others are setting up summer alternatives
A few leagues have already been canceled, but many are hoping to play games in July and August.