L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.

Freeport author went from a kid recreating other’s works to weaving her own tales

"I want kids to come away knowing that every kid can be a hero," says Diane Magras

At 2 Old Orchard Beach motels, asylum seekers move out to make way for tourists

Most of the families will relocate to another motel in Freeport, as Portland continues to grapple with large numbers of asylum seekers and homeless.

Brunswick clothing designer puts poetry in motion

Catherine Fisher Clothing sells high-end clothing with a twist: Each garment is based on a piece of poetry written by the company's founder.

Freeport plan would add neighborhood appeal to its downtown

Town officials have hired a consultant and are holding public meetings on a downtown transformation plan that would add more housing and local businesses.

Judy Garland centennial celebration part of Bates Film Festival

L.L. Bean sales grow 14% during 2nd year of pandemic; workers get 12% cash bonus

Growing interest in the outdoors during the pandemic continues boost the Freeport-based retailer's sales.

2022 Bates Film Festival expands to include screenings, panels in Freeport as well as on campus

Freeport-area school district appoints Lincoln’s Jean Skorapa as next superintendent

Skorapa will replace Becky Foley, who announced in December that she will retire at the end of this school year.

Freeport-area schools to go mask optional beginning Wednesday

“In the past month, conversations have become elevated in our district and our students have not always seen the adults on both sides of this issue modeling our core values of empathy and understanding. This saddens me,” Superintendent Becky Foley said.