Friends of Danielle Goodwin say the 52-year-old was passionate about helping others enter recovery. Goodwin’s body was found Tuesday and police are investigating her death as a homicide.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Local schools make last-minute push to prepare for new students from asylum-seeking families
In Freeport and Sanford, schools have hired English instructors and made other adjustments needed to welcome dozens of new students.
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Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter
The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to order at a counter.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill
Maine needs federal policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide relief to farmers struggling with PFAS contamination, lawmakers are told at a U.S. Congress agricultural field hearing.
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‘Love & Lobsters’ to be staged by Freeport Players
“Love & Lobsters,” a play by John Linscott, will be presented by Freeport Players from Aug. 11-20 at Freeport Performing Arts Center. This romantic musical comedy is about going away to find your way. Laura Lawson, nightclub singer, leaves her conflicted life in Manhattan and hops on a tour bus to a small town in […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Biden to visit Auburn manufacturing plant during Maine visit Friday
The president is expected to sign an executive order to boost the incentive to manufacture new inventions in the U.S. while at Auburn Manufacturing.
Posted inMaine
Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston native is spreading awareness of damaging childhood virus as Mrs. Maine American
Kelsi Gagne was motivated by her daughter’s unexpected deafness to speak out, as well as to take on some personal pursuits, including the Mrs. America pageant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
After 31 years, a homemade ship and its Freeport builder prepare to cast off
The Island Rover has attracted controversy since Harold Arndt began assembling the schooner in his backyard. The vessel’s potential launch – and a new movie – might help make it all worthwhile.