In an update on the abrupt closing of the historic Jameson Tavern in Freeport on Feb. 15, owner Jack Stiles blames "hard economic times," according to the Bangor Daily News. "Stiles said he was negotiating with his bank up until Feb. 12, but couldn't continue any longer. On the morning of Feb. 13 he broke the news to his employees that the restaurant ... was closing after 31 years in business. [BDN]