Maine News Wednesday June 24

Maine Morning Star -   The Republican-led U.S. Senate served up a rare public check on President Donald Trump’s agenda Tuesday when it voted to approve a House-passed War Powers Resolution to end hostilities in Iran.

Senate approval marked the first time both chambers have agreed in a rebuke of Trump over his war in Iran.

The concurrent resolution, which passed 50-48, does not require the president’s signature and its enforceability has been a perennial topic of debate. 

The Senate’s approval occurred against the backdrop of the administration’s peace deal negotiations with Iran, which have been criticized from both sides of the aisle.

Four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the measure: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska; Rand Paul of Kentucky; Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy, who recently lost his primary race after Trump endorsed an opponent; and Susan Collins, who’s fighting a tough reelection campaign in Maine. 

FREEPORT

Public Works is currently making temporary repairs to a sinkhole due to a collapsed pipe at a culvert near 29 Lower Mast Landing Road.  Traffic is reduced to one lane during this time and will return to two lanes later today (6/24), once the temporary fix is complete. The Town is in the process of hiring a contractor to fix the pipe. That work should be completed over the next 1-2 weeks.  View it on website

JOBS

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Freeport. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Mobile Patrol Driver in Yarmouth. Apply here. 
• You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.

UPCOMING

Jun 24
Get Out! Nature Walk: Shorebirds and Coastal... →  Littlejohn Island Preserve - Parking Lot, 180 Pemasong Ln, Yarmouth 2:00 pm

Jun 26 

Art Afloat Launch Party & Chamber Choice Awards Presentation

Join us as we celebrate the official launch of Art Afloat, a one-of-a-kind public art exhibit featuring 36 artist-created lobster boats displayed at Meetinghouse Arts in downtown Freeport. Hosted by the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Art Afloat brings together artists, supported by local businesses and community in a celebration of creativity, Maine's maritime heritage, and Freeport spirit! The exhibit (and auction) includes works by professional artists as well as two boats created by students from Freeport High School (RSU 5). The evening will also feature the presentation of the 2026 Chamber Choice Awards, recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals who help make the Freeport community thrive.  Throughout the summer, the boats will remain on display in front of Meetinghouse Arts and will be available through an online auction benefiting future community initiatives, including the new Youth Philanthropy Project at Freeport High School. Art Afloat Launch Party & Chamber Choice Awards Meeting House Arts 40 Main Street Friday, June 26, 2026 4:00–6:00 PM RSVP   Jun 27-28 Freeport, Maine's Fifth Annual Oyster Festival June 27-28 (ultimatemaine.com) — Freeport is gearing up for the fifth annual Maine Oyster Festival June 27–28, bringing oyster farms from along the coast, food trucks, artisans, and live music into town. Expect new perks like a free shuttle, pre-order tasting tickets, farm tours, and a Friday “Meet the Farmers” kickoff party. It’s a chance to enjoy peak-season oysters while supporting Maine’s coastal aquaculture scene right in Freeport. July 4 On July 4th, join Maine Historical Society at City Hall Plaza for patriotic songs by Julia Haven. Then head back to the MHS campus for a free, open-to-the-public event with refreshments in the Longfellow Garden, live music, and MHS's signature exhibition, Pathways to Freedom: Maine Stories of the American Revolution. Plus, get up close to our rare Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence, exactly 250 years to the day it was printed. Learn more