Browse past news stories for Freeport High School in Freeport, ME.

• Part of the team behind the scenes — From the ‘stat girl’ to the waterboy, meet Freeport’s fab four (The Destin Log)
  posted on November 25, 2009 at 05:48:27 pm
  While they may not make it into the box scores or carry a game-winning touchdown, Freeport High School’s team managers are the heart and soul of the team. Often referred to as waterboys, Freeport’s team managers are in charge of getting...
• Cuts force hard look at school nursing (The Times Record)
  posted on November 25, 2009 at 12:57:54 am
  FREEPORT — The search for creative ways to address major cuts in state aid to education has led one local school district to change the way it provides nursing services to students. The change might not be enough, though, to avoid layoffs as area schools search for strategies to cut costs without undermining the quality of education.
• Military Matters: Honoring Local Vets (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:30:25 pm
  Master Sargent Barbara Jo Shipp retired from the USAF Feb. 7. Barbara served 29 years in various capacities associated in top military aircraft throughout the United States and abroad. She is a graduate of Freeport High School, and currently resides in Chesapeake, Va. Barbara is the daughter of Paralee Shipp and the late Singleton Shipp.
• Freeport athletes get fall sports awards (The Times Record)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:09:23 pm
  FREEPORT — Freeport High School athletes were honored in a ceremony on Thursday with awards handed out in several categories.
• A hectic season yields big results (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:00:47 am
  The vast majority of road repairs in the City of Freeport have been completed and only a small portion of the effort will carry over into 2010.
• Meeting called on school system's strategic plan (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:02:15 am
  FREEPORT — The Durham-Pownal-Freeport school system directors will host its second community forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Freeport High School cafeteria. Residents of the three communities will have an opportunity to help refine three components of the strategic plan for Re...
• EDUCATION NOTES: Alternative high school offers much (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:20:39 am
  I recently attended a conference on truancy and in a conversation with a colleague from another district, he asked me what educational position I hold. I told him that I had two positions, one as an Associate Principal at Freeport High School and the other as Principal of Freeport Alternative High School. Before I could say anything more he said, “Wow. That is where all the bad kids of Freeport ...
• The Adams Brothers (WMBB TV Panama City)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:33:20 am
  Freeport is proud of their offensive linemen Steven and Tyler Adams.
• Colts had support from large cheering section (The Tribune-Democrat)
  posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:36:25 am
  Northern Cambria was the talk of the PIAA Class A Volleyball Championships this weekend, and not just for the Colts’ strong on-court play.The team, which beat Reading Holy Name 3-0 for the championship on Saturday, had a big following in the stands that was loud, intimidating and, for many, downright entertaining.
• Shining a light on culture: Students preparing for community-wide festival (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 02:20:40 am
  Teacher Laura Stocker said involving her students in preparations for the International Lantern Festival is a great way to broaden their horizons and introduce them to different cultures and traditions from around the world.
• Ida fizzles out, brings rain and wind (with PHOTOS) (Walton Sun News)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:08:39 am
  At 7 a.m., the shelter and special needs shelter at Freeport High School will be closed as the severity of Tropical Storm Ida continues to decrease in intensity.
• Drumming to their own beat: Freeport High School drumline performs (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:06:47 am
  Freeport High School drumline had a chance to showcase its talent at a Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School awards assembly Tuesday, Nov. 10.   Click inside to see video of the drumline in action.
• THE BUCK STOPPED HERE: For 25 years, Tina Harbuck has been on the Destin beat at The Log (The Destin Log)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 09:28:26 pm
  “Tina bleeds Destin,” says Log Editor William Hatfield. And whether you are down at the docks or out on the ball fields, just about anyone you talk to will tell you that Tina Harbuck is as much a part of Destin as the fishing fleet. Since 1984,...
• FAITH EVENTS (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 08:36:46 pm
  Faith events going on in the area.
• Remembering heroes: School District 145 observes Veterans Day (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 01:52:27 am
  The audience filled with veterans, students and community at the Freeport School District Veterans Day Appreciation program at Freeport Junior High School Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
• Lady ÕCanes knocked out of sectionals (The Woodstock Independent)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 09:49:04 pm
  The Marian Central varsity volleyball team fell to Freeport High School in the Nov. 3 Rochelle Sectional semifinal match, losing to the Pretzels 23-25, 25-18, 22-25.
• Ida fizzles out, brings rain and wind (Walton Sun News)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:08:23 pm
  At 7 a.m., the shelter and special needs shelter at Freeport High School will be closed as the severity of Tropical Storm Ida continues to decrease in intensity.
• Get your Ida updates here // PHOTOS (The News Herald)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 01:00:59 pm
  As word comes in Tuesday from official sources, those updates will be posted here. Check back often for more information. Noon update: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Northwest District branch office in Panama City...
• Walton County Declares State of Emergency (WJHG Panama City)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 04:05:20 am
  Walton County officials have declared a state-of-emergency. Even though landfall isn't expected until the overnight hours, we're beginning to see Ida start to impose on the Gulf of Mexico. We talked to residents here at the coastline as well as officials at the Emergency Operations Center in De Funiak Springs to find out how they're preparing for the wrath of Ida.
• Ida closes schools, government as county gears up for tropical storm (Walton Sun News)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 05:38:23 pm
  Before 9 a.m. this morning, Walton County Commission Chairman Sara Comander declared a local state of emergency due to then Hurricane Ida.
• 'STATE OF EMERGENCY': Schools close, shelter to open as weaker Tropical Storm Ida stays on a collision course with ... (The Destin Log)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 04:58:27 pm
  Emerald Coast officials are preparing for the worst and declaring states of emergency in coastal counties as Tropical Storm Ida churns closer to Northwest Florida. Okaloosa County officials declared a state of emergency today and will close public...
• Hurricane Ida Area Closings & Cancellations (WJHG Panama City)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 04:35:20 pm
  Inclement weather has called for a plethora of closings and cancellation's in the area, check here to see if you will be affected.
• Ida prompts voluntary evacuation and school closures Tuesday in Walton County Florida (WTVY Dothan)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 04:29:09 pm
  Walton county schools closed Tuesday due to Ida and voluntary evacuation now under way
• 4:20 p.m. UPDATE: Bay, Gulf schools closed Tuesday; Washington, Holmes, Jackson schools remain open; Bay Courthouse ... (The News Herald)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 03:30:49 pm
  With Tropical Storm Ida set to make landfall Tuesday, here is the latest: Click here for the latest update 4:20 p.m. update: Port closes: The U.S. Coast Guard has closed Gulf Coast ports from Mississippi to Florida, including Port Panama City,...
• 5:30 P.M. UPDATE: Storm leaves sand on roadways; Ida remnants over FWB (VIDEO, PHOTO GALLERIES ) (Northwest Florida Daily News)
  posted on November 9, 2009 at 01:05:07 pm
  5:30 p.m. -- The National Hurricane Center has issued its final advisory on Ida. Tropical rains from the storm are spreading into the Mid-Atlantic states. Flood and flash flood warnings remain in effect for not only the Gulf Coast but northeastward...
• Getting clued in about 'The 39 Clues' at Borders (Newsday)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:38:33 pm
  Three authors from the 10-book "39 Clues" series will read from their books at Borders this Thursday.
• Pep Rally At Freeport High School (FOX 5 New York)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 02:29:05 pm
  The Freeport High School cheerleading team and the marching band got into the Yankees spirit on Good Day NY. The cheerleaders are the 2009 Long Island Cheerleading Championship winners. They held a pep rally during Wednesday's show. Check out the video.
• H1N1 Vaccines Coming to Freeport (WIFR Rockford)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 03:58:48 am
  In just a few days, some Stateline students will have a chance to get the H1N1 vaccine. Their schools are becoming designated sites for the controversial vaccination.
• RSU 5 braces for deep aid cuts (The Times Record)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:20:02 am
  FREEPORT — Officials in Regional School Unit 5 — the district that encompasses Freeport, Dur-ham and Pownal — are bracing for a drastic cut in state aid to education for the current year. School officials fear they’ll have to cut approximately $650,000 from the budget crafted to pay the new regional district’s expenses between now and June 30, 2010.
• Ex-PSU standout setting the pace for ultra runners (Centre Daily Times)
  posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:00:54 am
  As a Nittany Lion, Jamie Donaldson’s races were measured in minutes. These days, her races of