Maine News Saturday July 18

Press Herald - Green crabs have been invading the Gulf of Maine since arriving from Europe a century ago. Recently, fishermen have noticed another unwelcome crustacean — the blue crab, which is migrating north from mid-Atlantic waters. While scientists worry about the damage they could cause, one Bowdoin College student wonders what might happen when the two crabs meet.

 In These Times -  The Trump administration unleashed federal immigration enforcement agents on states around the nation, including those with relatively miniscule immigrant populations. This includes Maine, the whitest state in the country, where a mere 4 percent of the population is of immigrant origin. ICE agents wreaked havoc on the state in early 2026. Even after Republican Senator Susan Collins requested an end to the operations, tensions remained high and ICE sightings continued.

B98.5 -    The strong storms that rolled across Maine earlier today have caused numerous power outages.According to an article on the WABI website, Central Maine Power is reporting more than 33,000 customers without electricity across 105 separate outages.  Utility crews are continuing to assess storm damage and restore service as quickly as possibJOBS

JOBS

  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Freeport. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Freeport. Apply here. 
  • You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.

UPCOMING

JULY 18
Discovery Park, LL Bean, Freeport: Skosh, 7 pm
Harpswell Colonial Celebration, July 18, 11 am to 3 pm, 920 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell →
Earth Art Wellbeing Celebration → Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center, 125 Bowie Hill Rd, Durham 12:00 pm
A Seal’s Journey at Cundy’s Harbor Library → Cundy's Harbor Library, 935 Cundy's Harbor Rd, Harpswell  
3:00 pm

JULY 19
Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Arcadia Band, 2-4 PM
Farmer in the Morning (Freeport) → Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport 9:30 am

Music in the Parks (Freeport) → Memorial Park, 19 Bow St, Freeport
2:00 pm

Farmer in the Morning (Freeport) → Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport 9:30 am

JULY 21
The Sicilian Table, 261 US 1, Falmouth: Jim Ciampi with Christina Ackroyd, 5:30-8:30
Town Council Meeting →   30 Main Street, Freeport. 6 pm

JULY 22
Waves for the Bay: Friends of Casco Bay Members Annual Meeting:  5:30-7:30 pm. Where: Portland Yacht Services, 100 West Commercial Street, Portland, ME. The event will be held outside on a gravel surf

JULY 23

Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee

JULY 25
Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee

JULY 26
Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Jacob R. Miller & The Bandoliers, 2-4

JULY 30

Thursday Night Concert Series at Winslow Park

For more info on the artists and to see the Memorial Park summer concert schedule, visit the Meetinghouse Arts website

JULY 30 — THE DELTA KNIGHTS BAND: Led by frontman Rob Babson, The Delta Knights Band has spent 30 years as a Southern Maine staple, delivering a tight, expert blend of blues, R&B, and classic rock.

AUGUST 6 — VINYL FOSSILS…Don't miss this six-piece band performing classic rock and roll music.

AUGUST 13 — CAROLE WISE | MARK ABRAHAM | DENNY BREAU | APRIL REED-COX: Four gifted Maine musicians unite to perform a harmonious, authentic blend of original songs celebrating friendship and collaboration.

AUGUST 20 — CORMAC MCCARTHY: Don't miss Cormac McCarthy's enthralling Americana set, showcasing his expertise as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.

AUGUST 27 — BESS JACQUES & THE STRAYS: Bess Jacques & The Strays deliver a vibrant, nostalgic blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush vocal ballads and hard-swinging originals from their debut album.

Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport  View it on website

AUG 20

As global tensions escalate in the Middle East, you have a rare opportunity to hear direct analysis and ask questions of three world-renowned experts in our intimate Freeport Speech venue.  Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (music starts at 6:30 PM) Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St.  Get Ticket 


Maine News Friday July 17

Fire destroys Yarmouth apartment building, displacing tenants (wgme.com)

Maine pushes $15 million roof grant program to next year, leaving homeowners waiting (wgme.com)

JOBS 

  • Wolverine World Wide, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate - Merrell in Freeport. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Freeport. Apply here. 
  • You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.