FREEPORT
Freeport Patch - Freeport’s new $16.5 million municipal budget will push property taxes up about 7% overall, adding roughly $390 to the median homeowner’s bill. After several rounds of cuts, the Town Council kept a part-time librarian, ended Silver Bullet recycling on West Street, and factored in the already-approved RSU 5 school budget increases.
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Thousands of children in Maine no longer receiving food assistance benefits (pressherald.com)
Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee - Maine Republicans have picked extremist Bobby Charles as their nominee for governor. Bobby Charles has:
- Bragged about being "unapologetically" anti-choice and pushing to bring an abortion ban to Maine
- Supported the GOP's dangerous healthcare cuts that ripped care away from more than 60,000 Mainers and caused ACA premiums to skyrocket
- Obsessed about kicking Mainers off of MaineCare
Press Herald - More than 50 local artists set up stations Friday for Brunswick’s first 2nd Friday of the season. A Brunswick Downtown Association program, the summer art walks feature sidewalk sales, live music and activities for the whole family. This year, the BDA is hosting a special Youth Makers Market during 2nd Fridays for artists under 14.
What a Maine researcher has learned studying woodchucks for nearly 3 decades
JOBS
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Freeport. Apply here.
- Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Freeport. Apply here.
- You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
UPCOMING
FHS Summer Solstice Gala |
June 20, 6-8 PM at the historic Mallet Barn |
The FHS Summer Solstice Gala is coming up, and this year we are taking you to the races! Join us when the gates open for a beautiful summer evening celebrating and preserving the stories of Freeport. You're invited to put on your finest Derby or Ascot-inspired attire! Hats will be available at the door for any |
Sat, Jun 20
Discovery Park, LL Bean, Freeport: Andi Fawcett, 7 pm
Social Goose Restaurant & Bar, 94 Maine St., Brunswick: Superchild, 7 pm
Sun, Jun 21,
10AM - 11:30AM - Ecology Walk with Deborah Perkins. 95 Desert Road, Freeport. www.eventbrite.com An educational walk focusing on local ecology, hosted by the Center for Arts & Ecology at Desert of Maine.
Tues June 23
American Promise CEO and co-founder Jeff Clements will be on Peaks Island on Tuesday, June 23, for a conversation about the growing movement to restore voter authority over money in elections through the For Our Freedom Amendment. Please join us. No RSVP is needed.
Conversation with American Promise CEO Jeff Clements
Tuesday, June 23 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.
New Brackett Church
25 Church Ave
Peaks Island
*5:35pm ferry from Portland, 8:45pm return ferry from Peaks