Big Loop Trail at Hedgehog Mountain is CLOSED for a new bridge installation, to be completed over the next 1-2 weeks.
Maine Morning Star - Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson offered new insight on how they view the state of American democracy, gun rights, campaign finance and more during their final debate on Thursday.
…While the debate had a live audience, attendees were
invited by the campaigns, not members of the general public. The format of
debates had been a point of disagreement, as Jackson’s campaign had requested
town hall-style forums, where voters could ask questions on the spot.
Jackson continued to try to tie Collins to President Donald
Trump on Thursday, while the five-term senator again pitched her seniority as
most beneficial to Mainers, something that has been a thorough line in earlier
debates and the campaign season.
Tensions were high both on and off stage Thursday. In
addition to the candidates continuing to take jabs at one anothers’ records,
fifteen minutes into the debate a member of the audience interrupted, yelling
to Collins, “AI data centers are destroying our climate,” before being escorted
out.
Collins turned the blame on Jackson, saying, “so this is
obviously one of Troy’s supporters.” Jackson responded, “Oh shut up, I don’t
even know that kid.” The audience member had a press badge on but it was
unclear who he was.
Soaring heating oil prices put
struggling Maine families in a bind as winter nears: "How are we going to
stay warm?" (cbsnews.com) — Freeport families like Chris and Cheryl
Oliver are struggling to afford heat as oil prices soar nearly 80 percent,
forcing painful tradeoffs between essentials. The Freeport Wood Bank
is stepping in with donated firewood, but demand is extremely high and supplies
may run out by midwinter. Local donations and awareness are becoming critical
to help neighbors stay warm.
(949whom.com) — Freeport residents can now check out the
expanded 1912 Cafe inside L.L. Bean’s newly renovated flagship store, which
reopened this fall with more seating and an updated menu. It’s one of nine new
or revamped Maine restaurants that debuted in September, offering everything
from comfort food to Asian fusion for your next in-state foodie road trip.
UPCOMING
OCT 16
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L.L.Bean – Grand Opening of the Flagship Store’s Reboot: Fri, Oct 16, 12AM - Sun, Oct 18, 11:59PM 95 Main Street, Freeport, ME
OCT 17
Community Event: Apple Talk & Tasting 2PM - 4PM 90 0 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell
Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm 9:30AM - 12:30PM 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. Located on Crystal Spring Farm, a 331-acre property owned by the Land Trust, the Market is now one of the largest in Maine. With over forty vendors, many of whom have been with the Market since its inception, this Saturday morning Market offers an exceptional variety of local, fresh products including vegetables, fruits, seedlings, dairy, meat, seafood, cut flowers, mushrooms, baked goods, and artisanal and prepared foods.
Americans across the country will march and protest to remind Trump and his MAGA cronies that in our democracy, no one is above the law.
OCT 18
Meet the Marsh - Cousins River Fields & Marsh Preserve in Yarmouth, Maine. A family-friendly fall festival celebrating the ongoing restoration of the preserve with activities, trail exploration, fall-themed ambience, and tasty treats amid a beautiful seasonal landscape. Free to attend.
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.