Socially distanced telecommuters are discovering a new world just beyond their walls.
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Freeport moving forward with weekend Main Street closure
Main Street will close to vehicles from 8 a.m. on Saturdays to 8 p.m. on Sundays, and a detour will be in place.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Candy company is sweet on Maine’s popular CDC director
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections creates a candy bar for Dr. Nirav Shah.
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Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians
If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Freeport school’s reopening offers glimpse into what classrooms could look like this fall
Students at L’Ecole Francaise du Maine wear masks, eat lunch outside and stick to small groups throughout the day. About half chose to come back in person when the school reopened May 20.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Times Record
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.’
Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inSports
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.
Posted inCommunity
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation awards grants to 13 Maine organizations
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation, based in Fairfield, has awarded grants to 13 Maine organizations through its Children’s Health Small Grants Program. This year the foundation chose to prioritize the most urgent and essential needs of Maine children during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food, shelter and healthcare. The 13 awards total $116,240, according to […]