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  Freeport (town), Maine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
Freeport Corner -- an inland village of farming and trade.
Freeport borders Brunswick and Durham to the North, Pownal to the west, and Yarmouth to the southwest.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freeport,_Maine   (706 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Real Estate
Freeport was founded in 1820 and folklore credits Freeport with being "the birthplace of Maine".
Freeport was founded in 1820 and folklore credits Freeport with being "the birthplace of Maine." Well known for its outlet shopping areas, Freeport is the home of L.L. Bean's Retail flagship store open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Maine offers a vastly quieter and slower life style than the metropolitan areas, and coupled with our natural resources, it is hard to beat.
www.relocate-america.com /states/ME/cities/freeport.htm   (741 words)

  
 Freeport History
Freeport Corner, at least until the coming of the railroad in 1849, was an inland village known as a farming and trading center.
Freeport retained the size and feel of a small town while turning out a great deal of manufactured goods during the 1870s and 1880s because much of the work was done at home.
Mallet was the chairman of Freeport’s celebration of the centennial of Maine statehood in 1920 which included ball games, a free clambake, “pictures” and dancing at the Nordica Theater, and a lecture at the Baptist church by Capt. (later Admiral) Donald B. MacMillan, renowned arctic explorer and graduate of Freeport High School.
www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org /freeporthistory.htm   (1504 words)

  
 Leaders, Legends, & Landmarks: Freeport's Role in Statehood
When the authors of Three Centuries of Freeport published their book in 1940, they devoted an entire chapter to the question of “Freeport and Maine Independence,” concluding the invalidity of the claim, but this unsubstantiated story has lingered on.
In the spring of 1819, 125 out of 130 towns in the District of Maine petitioned the Massachusetts Legislature (the “General Court”) for another vote on the question of separation to be taken in the District.
Nor should Freeport continue to claim to be the “Birthplace of Maine.” Although the proponents’ numbers rose steadily, Freeport voted against separation at least five times, doubtless due to local shipping interests.
www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org /statehood.htm   (775 words)

  
 Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, Maine
However, for those who want to experience the scenic and outdoors version of Maine, the town is only minutes from several beautiful state parks and Casco Bay, with its fishing, kayaking, and seal-watching opportunities.
Freeport was founded in 1683 and is credited with being “the Birthplace of Maine”.
It was in Freeport, at Jameson Tavern, that the treaty was signed separating Maine from Massachusetts.
www.bestromanticinns.com /1/Articles/Harraseeket/HarraseeketInn.htm   (529 words)

  
 Freeport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Freeport Maine is famous as the home of retailer LL Bean - open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Freeport also offers a charming coastal village as well as several inns, bed and breakfasts and restaurants.
Freeport visitors also enjoy many outdoor activities – on the shore, in the water, local islands and at unique attractions like Maine’s own natural phenomenon, the Desert of Maine, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Bradbury Mountain State Park and Winslow Park.
www.visitmaine.net /freeport.htm   (91 words)

  
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Located in Maine on the shore of the North Atlantic Ocean, an area known world-wide for its natural beauty, fish and other wildlife, the Town of Freeport believes that it has an obligation to maintain and preserve its special natural environment; 2.
Maintenance of Freeport as litter-free as possible is important to protect and preserve its natural environment and enhance its quality of life for residents and visitors; 3.
The State of Maine has banned the service of food and beverages in polystyrene foam containers at facilities or functions of the State or its political subdivisions effective January 1, 1990 (38 MRSA Section 1651 et seq.); 7.
www.state.me.us /spo/recycle/docs/freeportstyrofoam.doc   (631 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine
Freeport is known throughout the region as the place to go outlet shopping.
The Desert of Maine (I-95 exit 19) is another popular attraction for the entire family.
Freeport is accessible from I-95 exits 17, 19, and 20.
www.icity.net /cityguide/freeport.html   (424 words)

  
 Maine Office of Tourism - Freeport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Freeport is located along the shores of upper Casco Bay, approximately 20 minutes north of Portland.
The historical town is often credited as being the birthplace of the State of Maine.
Many of the meetings leading up to the state’s separation from Massachusetts in 1820 took place in Freeport’s Jameson Tavern, which is still in operation today.
www.visitmaine.com /region/town_freeport.php   (256 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine - Boston.com - Road Trips - Travel
Maine's separation from Massachusetts was final in 1820.
The Desert of Maine is an area of sand dunes that has grown since the early 1900s.
The Main Street Magic Parade of Lights is set for Friday night, 50 tubas fill the air with holiday music on Saturday, December 3 at the Tuba Christmas Concert at L.L.Bean Discovery Park.
www.boston.com /travel/specials/road_trip/freeport   (293 words)

  
 Freeport Community Improvement Association
The Freeport Community Improvement Association (FCIA) is a volunteer organization of residents, merchants, business and property owners in Freeport, Maine who share a common appreciation for the beauty and unique charm of the Town of Freeport.
Our mission is to beautify our village for all who live and visit here by watchful maintenance of our green spaces and pathways, adding new visual aesthetics and amenities, and preserving the natural character of Freeport as a historic coastal village.
We welcome you to join with us at FCIA to make that pride shown, to make Freeport an even more enjoyable place to live and work, and to make the "Freeport Experience" memorable for its beauty.
www.freeportcia.org   (242 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Freeport at Epinions.com
Freeport is located along the coast of Maine, to the north of Portland, but to the south of the mid-coast region (Rockland and environs).
The main part of the town is located right off of the highway along Route 1 and the Main Street portion of Freeport, where the majority of the outlets and shops are is probably about half a mile or so long (probably slightly shorter).
Freeport's claim to fame is its almost 200 shops and outlets that are in the town.
www.epinions.com /content_162834910852   (1480 words)

  
 Freeport Maine - Freeport - ExploreNewEngland.com
Freeport is synonymous with shopping: the town is a crowded mass of discount stores popular with Mainers and twice as popular with out-of-towners.
If you get tired of shopping, you’ll find that Freeport is home to some nice restaurants and busy bars, most of which are located on the outskirts of the hectic shopping centers.
Freeport is home to the first L.L. Bean store.
www.explorenewengland.com /travel?state_name=maine&town_name=freeport   (175 words)

  
 The Café at Freeport Inn in one of the most popular places in Freeport Maine for breakfast with their selection of ...
The Café at Freeport Inn in one of the most popular places in Freeport Maine for breakfast with their selection of home baked specialties.
The Freeport Café named 2003 Yankee Travel Guide's editor's pick, is one of Maine's most popular restaurants.
The Café was one of the first restaurants in Maine to be named a "Diner's Choice" restaurant.
www.freeportinn.com /cafe.html   (182 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Vodka Distillery - ExploreNewEngland.com
FREEPORT, Maine -- It's not unusual to find restaurants in this state offering dishes prepared with local produce.
The Maine Distilleries, which started making premium vodka in a small space in Freeport late last year, welcomes visitors for brief, casual tours and tastings of Cold River Vodka.
He and brother Lee Thibodeau, a neurosurgeon in southern Maine, had batted around the idea since they were children growing up in potato country in northern Maine.
www.boston.com /travel/explorene/maine/articles/2006/03/05/in_freeport_maine_a_spirited_tasting_and_tour?mode=PF   (551 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Self Storage A Southern Maine Self Storage facility
Freeport Self Storage is the only facility in the Freeport,Yarmouth and Brunswick Maine to offer residents and businesses a low price guarantee.
At Freeport Self Storage our mission is to provide a convenient and low cost location for your self storage and moving needs in the Freeport, Brunswick, Yarmouth, Pownal and Durham Maine areas.
If You live in the Southern Maine towns of Freeport, Yarmouth, Pownal, Durham, Brunswick, Falmouth, Cumberland or Portland, Freeport Self Storage is worth the drive.
www.freeportselfstorage.net   (544 words)

  
 Freeport: Maine Idyll Motor Court - Traveler Reviews - Fell in love with the Idyll! - TripAdvisor
I am from northern Maine and I hope this place doesn't make out of staters think we all live in little cabins in the woods that make the 'Little house on the prairie' look like a castel.
The Maine Idyll Motor Court are separate cottages nestled in the trees...some with their own fireplaces but all with the simple rustic ambience enjoyed in less hectic times.
They are on the outskirts of Freeport, away from the "tourists" and owned by the same family for many years.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g40643-d121062-r3184880-Maine_Idyll...   (1035 words)

  
 :Maine Made: Freeport Woodworking
Our shop is the one stop for all aspects of your new kitchen from custom cabinets, and countertops, to lighting, appliances, doors, windows and walls - we can do it all.
Freeport Woodworking has been making fine cabinets and custom kitchens for the past six years.
We specialize in kitchens, combining all of the latest in kitchen conveniences with beautiful hardwood cabinets.
www.mainemade.com /members/profile.asp?ID=2287   (91 words)

  
 Search Maine.gov: freeport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Freeport L.L. Bean Freeport Maine retail store Freeport is located along...
Municipality Participation Town of Freeport Cumberland County Freeport is a rapidly growing town in Cumberland County,...
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE TOWN OF FREEPORT ARTICLE I Purpose: The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the health, safety and general well-being of the citizens...
www.state.me.us /search?q=freeport&site=test_collection&output=xml_no_dtd&num=10&proxystylesheet=test_collection&client=test_collection   (282 words)

  
 Maine Brewers' Festival
Maine's micro-brew industry is proud to tout quality brews, many award winners locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The Casco Bay Brewing Co. was founded on the coast of Maine in 1994 and has dedicated itself to producing the highest quality ales and lagers in the world.
We are proud to say that we have grown to become the third largest brewery in Maine, and that our beers have won gold and silver medals at internationally recognized competitions.
www.mainebrew.com /breweries.aspx   (1106 words)

  
 Freeport Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Freeport, Maine
Browse Homes.com for Freeport, Maine homes for sale, Freeport ME Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Freeport, ME apartments and houses for rent.
Great family home in rural setting, yet close to highway and downtown Freeport This...
Freeport Cottage Cozy little home tucked away in downtown Freeport....
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/ME/City/FREEPORT   (213 words)

  
 James Place Inn - Freeport, Maine
Charming and comfortable, The James Place Inn is the perfect spot to spend some time visiting the southern coast of Maine.
The James Place Inn BandB is a Victorian cottage style house of graceful country beauty and comfort in coastal Freeport.
The James Place Inn is located in downtown Freeport, Maine.
www.jamesplaceinn.com   (97 words)

  
 Maine Memory Network - Town of Freeport, Map #70
This is an early map of Freeport, Maine.
When this map was created, Freeport was then a part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Maine Memory Network is a project of the Maine Historical Society.
www.mainememory.net /bin/Detail?ln=4319&in_size=298   (201 words)

  
 White Cedar Inn - Freeport Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The White Cedar Inn is a AAA, 3-diamond rated century old historic Victorian Inn located just two blocks north of L.L. Bean and most of Freeport's luxury outlets.
A typical breakfast would include sour cream coffee cake, egg cheese casserole, wild Maine blueberry pancakes, Canadian bacon and a variety of fresh fruit.
Whatever the season, come experience all that the Freeport area has to offer while enjoying the hospitality of your resident innkeepers, Carla and Phil Kerber.
www.maineyellowpages.com /freeportbb/whitecedarinn.html   (147 words)

  
 Freeport Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast - Freeport, Maine - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Freeport Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast - Freeport, Maine - BBOnline.com / Introduction
he Inn is located on one acre of US Route 1, a quiet and residential section of Freeport, just two blocks on foot from historic attractions, museums, art galleries, restaurants, unique antique shops, and over 170 retail and factory outlet stores including L.L. Bean.
We have provided a fully landscaped and bricked patio area on the grounds with picnic tables and a gas grill to cook up your own lobster, steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs, or fresh seafood from Freeport's wharf.
www.bbonline.com /me/freeportclipper/index.html   (367 words)

  
 Freeport bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Freeport B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Kendall Tavern Bed & Breakfast - Freeport, ME Kendall Tavern Bed & Breakfast is located at the north end of Freeport Village, a short walk...
White Cedar Inn - Freeport, ME White Cedar Inn is a cozy B&B steps from shopping in Freeport, Maine.
Nicholson Inn - Freeport, ME Conveniently located in the heart of Freeport, Maine, Nicholson Inn offers all the amenities...
www.bedandbreakfast.com /freeport-maine.html   (267 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Camping, Freeport/Durham Campground in Maine - KOA in Freeport
Freeport Maine Camping, Freeport/Durham Campground in Maine - KOA in Freeport
Spend your summer exploring beautiful Freeport, Maine from your closest KOA campground just 6 miles away.
We welcome you to enjoy our clean, remodeled facilities as you take advantage of the over 101 things to do within a 50 mile radius of Freeport, including the famous LL Bean, open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.freeportkoa.com   (337 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine
The town is known as the "Birthplace of Maine" - where legislators signed the paper granting Maine independence from Massachusetts and later statehood.
Freeport is also home to the sporting goods store L.L. Bean.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /maine/freeport-us-me-free.htm   (76 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine Travel and Vacation City Guide: Part of the Maine Resource Guide Information Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Freeport, Maine Travel and Vacation City Guide: Part of the Maine Resource Guide Information Network
Freeport offers more than 110 shops, from brand-name designer outlets to quaint Maine artisans and specialty shops.
Whether you're in town for a shopping spree or staying with us for a few days, Freeport can supply a memorable vacation with a coastal tour, cozy Inns and B&B's.
www.maineguide.com /freeport   (141 words)

  
 Yarmouth Maine Fine Dining Restaurants: Muddy Rudder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Yarmouth, Maine is known for its Fresh Seafood.
This traditional Maine restaurant sits on the Cousins River, which divides Yarmouth and Freeport, Maine.
The architecture of this Maine Restaurant is one that emulates the style of the Summer cottages of Maine, around the turn of the century.
www.muddyrudder.com   (175 words)

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