Voters recalled Heather Donahue from office Wednesday night, after Ryan Willette stepped down Monday night, leaving the town with just one selectperson.
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Freedom selectwoman faces recall over town road dispute
Residents have filed a petition to remove Heather Donahue, one of the town’s three select board members, from office at a recall election scheduled for April 23.
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The Alna Store gains national recognition
Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. What’s its recipe for success? Owner Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one’s vision and fostering community.
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On opening day of deer season, some hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory
Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
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911 transcript details call reporting Freedom carbon monoxide deaths
A week after the incident, sheriff’s officials are keeping investigation details close to the vest.
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Fire chief: Disconnected vent likely cause of carbon monoxide deaths in Freedom
Law enforcement continues to investigate the carbon monoxide poisonings in Freedom that killed two people and sent two others to the hospital Tuesday.
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Two dead in Freedom from reported carbon monoxide leak
The carbon monoxide leak occurred at a house in the Waldo County town of Freedom that had been raided by law enforcement agencies earlier this year because it was the site of an illegal marijuana growing operation, officials said.
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Lost Kitchen’s Erin French stars in new food travel show
Episodes of ‘Getting Lost with Erin French’ are airing on Magnolia Network and streaming on Max.
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Freedom man hospitalized after being pinned underneath ATV for hours
Ralph Littlefield Jr., 73, was riding the ATV on his property Monday when a wheel caught a muddy rut and the vehicle tumbled over, trapping him underneath.
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Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.