Maine News Monday

Jacqui Deveneau - Tthere will be public hearings for two significant bills on Thursday, February 19th, regarding Wabanaki sovereignty. Testimony for LD 395, An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations, will be heard by the Judiciary Committee at the State House at 10am, and the hearing for LD 785, An Act to Enact the Remaining Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act will take place at 1pm. More information on both bills can be found here. 

Press Herald - Maine retailers are getting a crash course in life without the penny after the U.S. Mint stopped producing the coin in November, creating spotty supply issues at banks. Some local shops have started rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel — following federal guidance — while still accepting pennies as long as they’re available.

Press Herald  - Maine lawmakers aren’t ready to bring parole back 50 years after the state scrapped the system. A proposal to restore a parole system recently failed to win support from the Judiciary Committee, with opposition from Republicans and several Democrats — and the looming threat of a veto from Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine leaders pitch solutions to enhance grid as temperatures drop and electricity prices soar

‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday

Events

Monday February 16

• Town Services Closed in Observance of Washington's Birthday
  Freeport, ME Calendar Freeport, ME 04032

Great Backyard Bird Count In-Person
Curtis Memorial Library Children's Area

Tuesday February 17

• Town Council Meeting
  Freeport, ME Calendar, 30 Main Street, Freeport
  6:00 pm

Wednesday February 18

• Sewer District Trustee Meeting
  Freeport, ME Calendar Freeport, ME 04032
  6:00 pm
• Project Review Board
  Freeport, ME Calendar, 30 Main Street, Freeport
  6:00 pm
• Free Fly Casting Instructions
  Brunswick Recreation Center, 20 Neptune Drive, Brunswick 2:30 pm 

Friday February 20

• COMEDY ON TAP at Mast Landing Brewing Co. Freeport
  Mast Landing Brewing Company - Freeport Taproom, 200 Lower Main St Suite 102, Freeport
  7:00 pm
• Tyler Hittner Comedy: Comedy on Tap
  Mast Landing Brewing Company - Freeport Taproom, 200 Lower Main St Suite 102, Freeport
  7:00 pm

Monday February 23

• Finance Committee Meeting
  Freeport, ME Calendar, 30 Main Street, Freeport
  5:00 pm
• FSAB Lecture Series ECOMAINE 
  10 Library Drive 6:30 PM 

April 11 | Open Mic Poetry with Betsy Sholl

Free tickets can be reserved here now for our next Freeport Folio Open Mic Poetry featuring Betsy Sholl, Poet Laureate of Maine 2006-2011. We have also invited the to be crowned 2025-2026 Maine State Poetry Out Loud Champion. The event is on April 11th, 1pm at the Freeport Community Center. Tickets are free but seats are limited

APR 11 - LADIES OF FLAME  7:00 PM  A beloved all-women musical ensemble that performs a lively selection of heartfelt songs and popular hits. Reserve tickets

Short Term Change in Town Clerk Desk Hours

Due to staffing needs, these hours will likely be in effect until April. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Town Clerk's Office Hours of Operation:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday 7:30am - 6:00pm
• The office will be CLOSED from 2:00pm - 2:30pm each day for lunch.

Thanks to Patch for some of the above