Beyond L.L. Bean – Discover This Coastal Maine Town’s Outdoor Wonders
Think Freeport's all about shopping? Dive into the outdoor activities and parks that make it a true Maine gem.
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New Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Shop Opening Up in Freeport, Maine
Exciting news for Maine ice cream lovers. A new Ben & Jerry's location in Freeport is opening April 2025 with a grand opening in May.
Shaw's In Freeport, Maine, Made A Weird Error During Renovations
Shaw's in Freeport, Maine, got a spiffy update in 2024 - except for this glaring oddity.
Longtime Scarborough, Maine, Ice Cream Stand Making Changes
Bayley's Ice Cream stand will have a new owner who plans to change the menu, the name and add a few other fun things as well
7 Tourist Traps in Maine That Are Still Worth a Visit
As new places to visit continue to pop up in Maine, don't sleep on some of these old favorite 'tourist traps' are still your worth your time
America’s Favorite Fast Food Side Dish Is a Favorite in Maine
No meal is complete without a side dish that perfectly complements the main event, and in Maine, we love our fast food side dishes!
3 Popular Bars That Randomly Disappeared from Freeport, Maine
Ever since the pandemic, closures have branched out into Freeport and surrounding towns as well. There's a few heavy hitters that humbled us real well when they permanently closed though. Here they are:
Maine’s First McDonald’s Opened Before the Maine Mall Existed
By 1965, there were over 700 McDonald's locations, and one of those included Maine's very first McDonald's.
Here's Where to Find The Most 'Boring' Tourist Trap in Maine
Far & Wide has put together a list of the most 'boring' tourist traps in every state but their choice for Maine is missing some context
3 Times You’ll Regret Not Wearing Bean Boots in a Maine Winter
To live in this state, it's a silent requirement that you own a pair of sturdy bean boots that fight our ugly weather. I don't make the rules, but here's 3 reasons you'll severely regret that decision.
Portland, Maine's King’s Head Excitingly Expanding to Freeport
The Portland gastropub will be opening its second location in the legendary building that was home to Jameson Tavern.
This Iconic Maine Store Has Been Feeding People For 120 Years
Derosier's in Freeport, Maine, first opened as a grocery store in 1904.
Another Freeport, Maine, Brewery Closes Permanently
Less than a year after it closed its Portland location, Stars and Stripes Brewery has shuttered their Freeport location as well.
Freeport, Maine, Deemed Most 'Eccentric' Town in State
World Atlas put together a list of the most eccentric towns throughout New England and deemed Freeport to be the oddest in Maine
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Big Freeport Indian
Learn about the origins of the Big Freeport Indian, a unique statue that continues to intrigue and inspire visitors today.
Whose Behind the Mysterious Disappearance of the Mackworth Island
Has anybody else noticed the lack of a fairy village on Mackworth Island near Freeport, Maine?