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.

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.

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.

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.

‘Love & Lobsters’ to be staged by Freeport Players

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.

Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say

Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.

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.

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.

Linda Bean sued for $228,000 by Boulos Co. over real estate dispute

The granddaughter of L.L. Bean allegedly failed to pay the firm a required commission related to the sale of a retail building in Freeport.