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  Maine Information - Hometown USA
Maine's original capital was Portland until 1832, when it was moved to the more geographically central city of Augusta.
Maine is the northernmost state in the New England region and the easternmost state in the country (the easternmost city in the United States is Eastport, Maine), bordered on the west by New Hampshire.
University of Maine University of Maine at Presque Isle
www.hometownusa.com /maine   (1872 words)

  
  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.
The median income for a household in the town was $52,023, and the median income for a family was $58,134.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freeport_(town),_Maine   (748 words)

  
 Skepticism meets plan to expand tax district
Freeport Town Manager Dale Olmstead says he strongly recommends that the Town Council approve the proposed amendments to the original TIF district, called the Destination Freeport Tax Increment Financing District.
Freeport's total valuation has grown so much in recent years - the result of skyrocketing property values along its waterfront and the addition of new businesses - that its share of state education aid has dwindled, Regier says.
The education benefits for Freeport from this TIF proposal are expected to be $18,736 annually.
news.mainetoday.com /indepth/taxreform/040223freeporttax.shtml   (755 words)

  
 Visit Lovely Freeport, Maine
Freeport is a relatively new city founded in the late 18th century in the area near North Yarmouth.
Freeport is one of the small towns of Maine but occupies an important place in its history and economy.
Freeport, Maine is situated on the Atlantic Coast, which has allowed it to thrive on the fishing industry.
www.christiannotepad.com /Article/Visit-Lovely-Freeport--Maine/4719   (738 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Real Estate
As a bonus, the town is also home to several state and local parks with hiking trails and cross-country skiing paths along the sometimes hilly waterfront.
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.relocateamerica.com /states/ME/cities/freeport.htm   (741 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 town is easy to get to and is directly off of Interstate 295 (which was, if you have been in Maine in the past, actually 95, but the Maine Turnpike is now 95 and what was 95 is now 295 - confusing huh?).
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).
www.epinions.com /content_162834910852   (1441 words)

  
 Fineberg Companies: Commercial Properties
The Fineberg organization has extensive holdings in the unusual town of Freeport on the coast of Maine, the model for all the Outlet store sites that have sprouted around the country in the past few years.
Freeport is a unique commercial neighborhood geared to providing shoppers with an outstanding retail experience that feels more like a theme-park vacation than a shopping trip.
Now, the town's astounding concentration of retail sources has become a treasure in itself, and tourists peel off Interstate 95 by the thousands to shop and buy.
www.finebergcompanies.com /commercial/freeport.html   (440 words)

  
 Freeport Hotels - Hotels in Freeport - Ep-Ic.com
Hotel is 20 minutes north of Portland Jetport in the coastal town of Freeport Maine.
Freeport is known for being an outlet mecca with over 170 designer stores including L. The hotel is within minutes of three state parks Casco Bay and is in a perfect location to coastal and inland Maine attractions.
This Super 8 in Freeport is located approximately one mile from the center of town and is 19 miles from Portland International Jetport.
www.ep-ic.com /US/Maine/Freeport/index.html   (295 words)

  
 Portland Maine Lodging and Vacation Guide
Freeport is best known as the home of the outdoor clothier L.L. Bean, open 24/7.
Freeport is rich with history, it was founded in 1789 and is known as "the birthplace of Maine" since colonist met at the local Jameson Tavern to plot their separation from Massachusetts.
Freeport is also home to summer concerts and festivals throughout the year.
www.visitmaine.net /freeport.htm   (178 words)

  
 Maine Office of Tourism - Freeport
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.
A good number of the town’s original schools, homes, and churches have been preserved and refurbished, thanks to a very active historical society.
www.visitmaine.com /region/town_freeport.php   (253 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 - Wikitravel
Freeport (Kansas) - A town in the state of Kansas.
Freeport (Maine) - A city located on the Mid-coast of the state of Maine.
Freeport (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
wikitravel.org /en/Freeport   (223 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)

  
 Area Attractions - Maine Bed and Breakfast, Freeport ME Lodging, Casco Bay Accommodations, South Coast Maine Hotel
The Town of Freeport is located along the shores of Casco Bay, approximately two hours north of Boston and only 20 minutes north of Portland.
Visitors should plan to wander around town to enjoy not only the stores on Main Street but also the nooks and crannies on the side streets and the outlet malls further out of the village.
Freeport is fortunate to have a wide range of restaurant options available for dining out.
www.freeportclipperinn.com /activities.html   (384 words)

  
 Freeport Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
It is known as “the birthplace of Maine,” because it is here in 1820, at the Jameson Tavern in Freeport, where Maine colonists debated whether to separate from the state of Massachusetts.
Maine's coastal climate is ranked second to the Pacific Northwest in annual precipitation, and this moisture occurs in every from - from rain to ice and snow.
Winters in Maine are quite cold with temperatures ranging from 11 to 31 degrees F. Average annual snowfall is 61 inches although snow melts more quickly along the coast than further inland.
www.mainevacation.com /regions/Freeport-Maine.html   (472 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Outlet Stores, Freeport Maine Camping, Freeport Maine Shopping, Town of Freeport Main
The Freeport Maine outlet stores are located to the north of Portland and to the south of the mid-coast region.
In 1917, LL Bean moved from a 25 x 40 ft. basement to a larger space on Main Street in the town of Freeport Maine.
If you plan to stay in the town of Freeport Maine, there are a variety of inexpensive hotels.
www.destination360.com /north-america/us/maine/freeport.php   (554 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Shopping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Freeport (town), Maine - Freeport is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
Freeport (CDP), Maine - Freeport is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
Desert of Maine - The Desert of Maine is a 40-acre tract of exposed sand in pine forest near Freeport, Maine.
fr57.360mkt.info /freeportmaineshopping.html   (1288 words)

  
 Freeport About Freeport
Freeport is a village rich with history, much of which is preserved for enjoyment today.
Freeport was founded in 1789 and folklore credits Freeport with being "the birthplace
With all there is to do in Freeport, plan to stay two or three days.
www.freeportusa.homestead.com /FreeportAboutFreeport.html   (224 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)

  
 Preservation Online: Today's News Archives: Freeport, Maine's 1849 Town Hall Becomes a Meeting House Again   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Over the course of its 157-year history, Freeport, Maine's town hall served as a polling place, basketball venue, dance hall, playhouse, community meeting room, and even a jail.
The town sold the building in 1959 to the Eastland Shoe factory, which made numerous additions and nearly obscured its original features.
The hotel's owners, who opened a 99-room inn next door to the town hall last year, relied on historical photos to restore the exterior to its original appearance, while modernizing the interior for meetings, weddings, and other functions.
www.nationaltrust.org /magazine/archives/arc_news_2006/051806p.htm   (364 words)

  
 Vacation Planning.net - Freeport, Maine
We're a destination where the quaintness of a Maine village extends its hospitality to a myriad of upscale outlets and world class company stores, unique specialty shops and antique malls, inns, fine dining establishments and casual cafés.
Freeport is a picturesque town, located within a two-hour drive from Boston.
Our history is based upon centuries of skilled craftsmen and seamen, whose specialties ran the gambit from ship-building to shoe manufacturing, to bringing in the harvest of the sea.
www.vacationplanning.net /Pages_p/Maine/freeport.html   (292 words)

  
 JustSayGo.com Travel E-Zine — Your Ultimate Travel Guide, Stories, Tips, Recommendations
Freeport, Maine, on the other hand, stays open all year and has special activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Freeport is known as one of the outlet-shop capitals of the world, with 170 different retailers in one small town.
There is a boat shop and a wonderful takeout restaurant at the Freeport Town Landing, Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster, which is open seasonally, is a great place to go to watch the hundreds of boats sail in and out of the area, while savoring a traditional Maine lobster dinner.
www.justsaygo.com /destinations/freeportmn.html   (1053 words)

  
 Freeport Maine Real Estate Lodging Information Town Travel Tourist Information Freeport ME USA
Freeport was originally Indian territory and was called Westcustago and later on became apart of North Yarmouth.
In 1750 when the town was first settled it was called Harraseeket which is an Indian name for stream that runs through town.
When the town was petitioned to be separated the General Court choose to name it Freeport either to describe the openness of the harbor or after Sir Andrew Freeport which was a charactor in one of Joseph Addisons novels.
www.meliving.com /towns/freeport/index.shtml   (165 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine - Jewelry Store
Famous for being the home of LL Bean, Freeport, Maine is home to numerous specialty and outlet stores and year-round outdoor activities.
Today, all four original villages are part of the Harraseeket Historic District and the active Freeport Historical Society leads tours of the immaculately preserved 19th century Harrington House and Pettengill Farm.
The independent spirit of Maine and small town character are alive and well in modern day Freeport, which is still home to distinctive businesses, with many stores found in historic buildings.
www.earringsandcompany.com /freeport_maine_jewelry_store.asp   (492 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine Bed and Breakfast - Freeport B&B from Pamela Lanier
Freeport, ME Kendall Tavern Inn is located at the north end of Freeport Village, just a short stroll from shops & restaurants & a perfect location from which to explore the coast of Maine.
Freeport, ME White Cedar Inn is a comfortable, quiet, historic Bed and Breakfast located in Freeport, 2 blocks from LL Bean/outlets.
Brunswick, ME (Freeport, ME) At the Brunswick Inn on Park Row we have created a destination for you that we would want for ourselves.
www.lanierbb.com /freeport-maine-bed-breakfast.html   (301 words)

  
 Freeport, Maine Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
NewEnglandMoves.com > Maine > Cumberland County > Freeport
We are a market-leading real estate broker, and we can answer questions about any aspect of real estate services in Freeport, Maine.
Use our Find a Freeport Sales Associate tool to identify an agent to guide and assist you through process of buying or selling real estate in Freeport.
www.newenglandmoves.com /real_estate/Maine/Cumberland/Freeport.htm   (276 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)

  
 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)

  
 Freeport Maine Hotel
If you stick to Freeport's downtown, you might never find the ocean just 10-minutes away, or the waterfront State Park, the beaches, the working fishing harbor, and Maine’s desert.
Mast Landing Sanctuary – a sanctuary operated by the Maine Audubon Society, 3-miles of trails among 150 acres of evergreen forests, meadows, marsh, and orchards on Upper Mast Landing Road.
Freeport Sailing Adventures – a day of sailing along the coast of Maine aboard a 44-foot Avatrice sailing yacht out of South Freeport Harbor.
www.freeportmainehotel.com /freeportmainetodo.htm   (505 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Freeport - Main Page
Freeport is a rapidly growing town in Cumberland County, incorporated on February 14, 1789 from part of North Yarmouth and Prout's Gore.
The town was named, according to some, for Sir Andrew Freeport, a character in Addison's Spectator Papers.
Mast Landing Sanctuary, on Upper Mast Landing Road, is operated by the Maine Audubon Society and has self-guiding nature trails through fields, woods, salt marsh, and along streams with beavers in residence.
www.maine.gov /local/cumberland/freeport   (164 words)

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