🌱 How a Freeport farm partnership could reshape what’s on your table

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Freeport farm partnership could reshape what's on your table
• How Harraseeket River's green crab problem could end up on your plate
• Freeport's Harraseeket River battles green crabs—can eating them help?

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hannaford partners with Wolfe's Neck to invest in local farms (wmtw.com) — A new Hannaford partnership with Wolfe's Neck Center in Freeport will channel grants and technical help to hundreds of regional farmers, aiming to strengthen soil health and climate resilience. The program, running through 2028, focuses on supporting regenerative agriculture and expanding markets for locally grown products that could benefit both Freeport-area farms and shoppers.
   

• Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Invasive green crabs are threatening shellfish beds, including clamming areas on Freeport's Harraseeket River, where digger Chad Coffin is already seeing big declines. Scientists and small businesses across New England are experimenting with turning the crabs into food products, hoping that eating more of them can protect local ecosystems and shellfish livelihoods.
   

• Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them (shorelinetimes.com) — Photos and reporting highlight invasive green crabs being trapped on the Harraseeket River in Freeport, where clam digger Chad Coffin works mudflats already stressed by the species. Across New England, fishermen, chefs, and researchers are trying to curb the damage by building a market for green crab dishes, from fried sandwiches to rich broths.
   

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Monday August 31
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Tuesday September 1
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Thursday August 27
• DCS: PreK AM Meet & Greet
  Durham Community School Durham, ME 04222
  4:00 pm
• Biddeford Boys JV Soccer @ Greely →
  Greely High School, 303 Main St, Cumberland Center
  4:30 pm
• DCS: PreK PM Meet & Greet
  Durham Community School Durham, ME 04222
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• BJHS Open House
  Brunswick Jr High School Brunswick, ME 04011
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• NO SCHOOL - Students & Staff
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  Yarmouth High School Yarmouth, ME 04096
  8:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• IS ANYONE MISSING A FAMILY MEMBER??
  I'm looking to solve a mystery and possibly reunite a very long lost relative to someone! Long story short, this URN was found in the dumpster at The… (Nextdoor South Freeport)
• Medicare Scam
  In 2 days I've received 3 calls about Medicare giving a $3,000 grocery allowance to Mainers. The woman on the phone speaks very clearly and easy to… (Nextdoor Desert Pines)

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🗞 Nearby News

Brunswick

• Inside a 100-Year-Old Maine Seaside Home (countryliving.com)
• Bunny Carlisle has no fear of flying — or living (pressherald.com)
• Canada imposes $20B in tariffs on the U.S., creating threats and opportunities for local Maine industries (newscentermaine.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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