Parents and guardians were notified Monday that students may have been exposed to the bacterial illness.
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Angus King to have two book events in December
FREEPORT — Sen. Angus S. King, I-Maine, will make two public appearances in Maine this December to sign copies of “A Senator’s Eye,” his new book that features images and captions about his work as a U.S. senator. King will appear at the L.L. Bean flagship store from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, […]
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L.L. Bean finding Japan a good fit
TOKYO — It’s a busy fall morning in the center of the world’s largest city, so naturally an 11-foot-tall Maine Hunting Shoe is driving down Sotobori-dori, one of the throbbing arteries of Ginza, the city’s upscale shopping district. “I really didn’t arrange that,” Hideki Hashiramoto, a senior manager at L.L. Bean International, tells the reporter […]
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Home Time Radio Hour set for Freeport
The Freeport Community Players will present three performances of the WFCP Home Time Radio Hour at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. This year will feature music and radio shows from the 1960s with a special focus on The British Invasion. It’s the Community Players’ biggest fundraiser of the year. Performances are 7:30 […]
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Freeport dog owner turns his Lab’s Instagram following into full-time job
FREEPORT — How does a spunky Laborador retriever become a force in the emerging and slightly mysterious field of influencer marketing? By burrowing full speed into leaf piles, trying to squeeze herself into children’s furniture, biting trees and bathing in mud whenever possible. At least that’s how Stella is doing it. She gets some help […]
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Freeport holds off Dirigo in second half to win Class E football title
Dirigo’s Cole Brown reacts with dismay after watching one of Freeport’s many touchdowns during Saturday’s Class E championship game in Freeport. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) FREEPORT — Just as the Dirigo Cougars were starting to resemble the team that had reached Saturday’s Class E final, the Freeport Falcons used the art of deception to earn themselves […]
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Signaling a better bottom line, L.L. Bean to award holiday bonuses
L.L. Bean will award holiday checks to employees this year, an indication that the Freeport retailer is emerging from a tough financial year. The company has seen an increase in sales this fall, a spokeswoman said, prompting executives to revive the holiday bonuses, which were suspended last year. The gifts range from $35 to $165 […]
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Freeport dog loves leaping into leaves and the internet loves her
FREEPORT — Jumping into piles of leaves is a fun way to celebrate autumn. But for Stella, a yellow Labrador retriever with 153,000 followers on Instagram, it’s a claim to fame. Last week, several news outlets – including The Boston Globe and the Today show – shared video of Stella jumping out of a black car and launching herself into a […]
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House speaker says lawmaker accused of firearms violations should resign
House Speaker Sara Gideon said Monday that state Rep. Jeffrey Pierce should resign if allegations are true he broke a Maine law by tagging game on a firearms hunting permit. The Maine Warden Service last week confirmed it was investigating Pierce, R-Dresden, after public game records showed he had used firearms to kill deer, moose and turkey […]
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Freeport library to exhibit painter Arthur Schaefer
FREEPORT — A versatile painter, Arthur Schaefer captures Maine in its subtlety and blazing glory — from countryside to ocean shoreline to flora and fauna. Regardless of subject, Schaefer’s work shows dynamic energy with a strong viewpoint. His paintings will be on display at the Freeport Community Library during November. Schaefer paints both en plein […]