Masks no longer required in Freeport as council lets mandate expire

Freeport police received four complaints about the mandate. In all cases, officers were dispatched, and no summonses were issued.

Maine crafts group announces 2022 apprenticeships

Proposed Freeport-area school budget could raise districtwide taxes by 2.5%

The proposed school budget for Regional School Unit 5 stands at around $37.1 million, an increase of about $1.4 million over the previous fiscal year's budget.

Freeport considers fossil fuel divestment following 2021 Maine legislation

According to Town Manager Peter Joseph, Freeport's investment reserves total about $7.7 million, though it's unclear what percentage of that is in fossil fuel.

Freeport leaders release statement after alleged civil rights violation in town

'While we may like to imagine that our town is free of racism and other hate crimes, times like these remind us that there is still work to be done,' read a statement from the council chair and vice chair on Tuesday.

Freeport man charged with violating Black man’s civil rights

The complaint filed under the Maine Civil Rights Act alleges that William Rowe violated a Black man's rights during a confrontation outside a town restaurant in November.

Freeport OKs 30-day mask mandate for all indoor public spaces

The rules apply to businesses like restaurants, shopping outlets and grocery stores as well as public transportation.

Freeport council to consider mask mandate for indoor public spaces Tuesday

As proposed, the mandate would be implemented on an emergency basis and go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Freeport to distribute $160K in COVID-19 hazard pay to first responders

The funds will be distributed among 76 first responders that were employed with Freeport's fire and rescue or police department between April 2020 and March 2021.

Midcoast stores report soaring sales during holiday shopping season

Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.