Air Show Features Blue Angels Team (tippgazette.com) — A Blue Angels team profile quietly includes a point of local pride: Lead Solo pilot Lt. Cmdr. Connor O’Donnell grew up in Freeport and graduated from Yarmouth High in 2011. The piece outlines his Naval Academy background, flight hours, and carrier landings, placing his achievements alongside fellow pilots and officers as the squad marks its 80th year.
WMTW - A young black bear that wandered through downtown Portland on Friday was safely tranquilized and relocated after entering a parking garage beneath the Portland Harbor Hotel. The Portland Police Department responded to reports of the bear near York Street at about 10:30 a.m. Officers monitored the animal’s movements and established safety perimeters as it traveled through several downtown areas before entering the basement-level garage near Union and Fore streets.
Maine Game Wardens and state wildlife biologists responded to the scene, tranquilized the bear and transported it to a suitable habitat, where it was released. No injuries were reported.
JOBS
McFarland-Johnson Inc posted a job opening for Aviation Grants Administrator in Freeport. Apply here.
WSP posted a job opening for On Call Field Archaeologist in Freeport. Apply here.
UPCOMING
Tues June 23
Town Manager's Office Drop-In 30 Main Street, Freeport, 4:00 pm
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