Crews fight fire at restaurant in downtown Freeport late Thursday

Firefighters from several towns responded to the fire at Petrillo's restaurant.

Pinball wizards and moral decay? Freeport reconsiders historic gaming restrictions

On July 5, the Freeport Town Council will consider changing a decades-old ordinance that regulates pinball and other coin-operated games.

First Maine Oyster Festival coming to Freeport

The festival will give Freeport residents and guests a chance to sample shellfish from up and down Maine's coast.

Desert of Maine’s new owners bring the arts, education and mini golf to the Freeport attraction

They've added new play areas and exhibits, luxury cabins and educational and arts programming to the 96-year-old tourist spot. A theater piece called 'Caravan of Dreams' opens on the dunes Saturday.

L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.

Freeport plan would add neighborhood appeal to its downtown

Town officials have hired a consultant and are holding public meetings on a downtown transformation plan that would add more housing and local businesses.

Judy Garland centennial celebration part of Bates Film Festival

L.L. Bean sales grow 14% during 2nd year of pandemic; workers get 12% cash bonus

Growing interest in the outdoors during the pandemic continues boost the Freeport-based retailer's sales.

L.L. Bean, MaineHealth rank high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers

Freeport-based retailer L.L. Bean was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 'America’s Best Midsize Employers' list.

Maine crafts group announces 2022 apprenticeships