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PublishedJune 2, 2021
With commercial vacancies on the rise, Freeport looks at downtown revitalization plan
Freeport’s downtown vacancy rate has increased to 12.38% this year, the highest rate since the 2008 financial crisis.
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PublishedMay 31, 2021
Freeport Historical Society’s new fireproof vault is one step closer to completion
In May, crews lifted the walls and roof modules for the two-story vault that will eventually hold the organization's valuable collections.
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PublishedMay 27, 2021
Three short comedies by Maine playwright available to stream
Freeport Players
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
Freeport’s proposed budget could raise property tax rate by 4.34%
As of now, the proposed municipal, school, transit and county budgets would put Freeport's tax rate at $14.56 per $1,000 of property value.
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PublishedMay 3, 2021
As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.
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PublishedApril 29, 2021
L.L. Bean to add new stores, revert to 24-hour operation in Freeport
The company said it's building on a strong financial year in which its revenues grew by 5%.
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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Freeport approves controversial restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb
Councilor Chip Lawrence, dissenting, said the town's new ordinance was "too restrictive."
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PublishedApril 26, 2021
Maine coastal residents want law to curb airboat noise
Airboats, used by clammers who make their living on the mudflats, have drawn the ire of residents due to the noise they generate.
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PublishedApril 20, 2021
Proposed short-term rental rules stir controversy in Freeport
Town officials, who have grappled with a proposed ordinance, have scheduled a public hearing for April 27.
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PublishedApril 19, 2021
Freeport’s Desert of Maine to open in May with significant off-season upgrades
The improvements are part of the 'desert's' long-term revitalization plan, which includes ecology tours, mini golf, luxury cabins and a performing arts center.
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