Press
Herald - The Chair of the Cumberland Town Council was
arrested on Labor Day for operating under the influence, police say.
The Yarmouth Police Department
arrested Michael Edes, 67, at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Sept. 7, Chief David
Gallant said. While being processed at the Yarmouth Police Department, Edes
refused a breath, blood or urine test, police said. Edes was charged with
operating under the influence and issued summons for October.
While Edes’ attorney Jon Goodman
confirmed Edes was charged with an OUI, he disputed the allegation. “Mike
absolutely did not operate any vehicle while under the influence, however, and
he looks forward to the opportunity to share his side of the story in court,”
Goodman said in an email.
Maine Morning Star - The implementation of Maine’s recently passed gun safety laws — a red flag referendum voters overwhelmingly approved and a 72-hour waiting period facing a legal challenge — would greatly differ depending on who the next governor is.
Democrat Hannah Pingree said she
supports both laws, and detailed how she would implement the red flag law that
the current governor, Janet Mills, opposed. Independent Rick Bennett said he
would enforce both laws if the waiting period survives its legal challenge
while Republican Bobby Charles said he opposes both measures.
Both the Sportsman’s Alliance of
Maine and the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, groups that are typically on opposing
sides of most gun-related legislation, singled Pingree out as being the outlier
on an issue that has become increasingly relevant for Maine since the 2023 mass
shooting in Lewiston.
“One of these candidates is not
like the others,” Nacole Palmer, executive director of the Maine Gun Safety
Coalition, which endorsed Pingree in the gubernatorial race. “Only one of these
candidates is actually aligned with where the Maine people have shown
themselves to be, and the other two are not.”
WMTW - A building that was under construction in North Yarmouth partially collapsed on Saturday, landing on a crane. Firefighters were called to the construction site on Walnut Hill Road at about 12:30 p.m. and found part of the building had given way. One wall landed on a crane that was being used to lift parts of the building into place. There did not appear to be significant damage to the crane. Officials said the workers were at lunch when the structural failure occurred and no one was hurt.
JOBS
- Babki
posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in
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- Dunkin'
posted a job opening for Team Member in Brunswick.
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- You
can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
UPCOMING
Freeport Farmers Market - Saturdays now through October: Through October 8:30am – 12:30pm at the BTLT Saturday Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm. 277 Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick. The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Farmers Market was established in 1999 to advance the Land Trust’s mission of supporting local agriculture. With over forty vendors, many of whom have been with the Market since its inception, the Saturday morning market offers a variety of local, fresh produce.
Maine Biz - [LL Bean reopening events] will include cameos from Boston Red Sox and Portland Hearts of Pine players, as well as the Wallflowers, the band led by Jacob Dylan that rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits like “One Headlight” and “6th Avenue Heartache.”
A so-called heritage weekend, Sept. 25-27, will feature a vintage product drop and repairs for “well-loved” apparel.
A fall festival, slated for Oct. 2-4, will feature local makers, artists, music and food, presented by Visit Freeport.
A makers weekend, Oct. 9-11, will feature demonstrations by L.L.Bean artisans at work.
The annual pumpkin festival, Oct. 16-18, will include thousands of jack-o’-lanterns as well as fall crafts, treats and activities, presented by Camp Sunshine.
Events culminate with hometown weekend, Oct. 23-25, featuring players from the Boston Red Sox and Portland Hearts of Pine. The Friday night concert will spotlight Jacob Dylan and the Wallflowers.
L.L.Bean, founded in Freeport in 1912, operates 65 stores in 19 states, along with 25 stores in Japan and 14 stores in Canada.
SEP 22
Kids Trivia & Family Trivia → Discovery Park, 18 Morse St, Freeport 5:00 pm
Tonic, 7 Dunlap St., Brunswick: Open mic with Rexy Dinosaur, 6-8
SEP 24
12:30 PM | Calderwood Improved-Access Trail Grand Opening
SEP 26
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| 2-4 pm at Wolfe's Neck Center |
OCT 1
Maine Naturalist and Executive Director of the Maine Humanities Council, Samaa Abdurraqib is the Featured Poet for our October 1st Open Mic Poetry eventaganza. The event will be held at beautiful Meetinghouse Arts at 7:00 PM and tickets are now available.
Thursday, October 1, 4:30–6:30 PM, we’re bringing back the Great Golf Ball Drop at the state-of-the-art driving range at Maine Golf in Freeport, The event features a $1,000 cash prize for the golf ball closest to the pin, a Longest Drive Contest with $200 prizes for the top-finishing men and women, and special prizes for our youth divisions. golf balls are $5 each or 6 for $25. Each golf ball purchase includes entry into the Longest Drive Contest — (maximum 6 drives per person).
OCT 2
Mainely Palestine - The Teach-In events at Bowdoin College on Friday, October 2nd, have been cancelled. ALL Mainely Palestine events will happen on Saturday, October 3, 9 am - 6 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle Street, in Brunswick. Details at www.mvprights.org/mainely-palestine
OCT 4
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 50th Annual Pettengill Family Farm Day - 2026 is the 50th Anniversary of this beloved event! It is going to be an extra-special Farm Day. Live music, delicious food, vintage arts, crafts, and games, farmhouse and trail tours 31 Pettengil Farm Rd, Freeport
OCT 6
6:00 PM | Invasive Species Workshop Learn how to identify and manage invasive plants with experts from Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Bradley Room, Freeport Community Center Click Here to Register
OCT 24
ANNUAL WOLFE’S NECK CENTER FALL FESTIVAL - Join us for hayrides, family activities, yoga, local food and more! One ticket secures a wagon ride around campus. MORE
NOV 7
Twin Keys: A Love Story: Thomas Wolf with Jessica Chow Shinn and Michael Shinn, duo-pianists 2 PM