Peace Ridge Sanctuary to hold 5K fundraiser for its animal rescue work

Race proceeds will help to support the lifesaving work Peace Ridge does in rescuing and caring for animals, and some of the animals will be on display in enclosures on race day.

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I was so looking forward to the gradual weather change when BAM! I was blindsided by some nasty mix of the flu and laryngitis and have been laid up for the past week.

Town funds cleanup of eyesore properties, hears warning on road maintenance

The amount to be raised from taxes went up by almost 10%.

Lost Kitchen owner boosts hometown with gift to historical society

After appearing on author and Food Network host Ina Garten's new series, "Be My Guest," Erin French received an opportunity to donate $20,000 to a charity of her choice. She knew just which one to pick.

Freedom voters approve broadband funding, charter commission

Residents voted to authorize the Select Board to award $20,000 in federal funds received from the county to the Southwestern Waldo County Broadband Coalition, approved the creation of a town charter commission and changed the Budget Committee Ordinance to make the chairman of the committee a member of the Select Board.

Freedom celebrates summer with field day

The town of Freedom had its annual Field Day Saturday, Aug. 21, featuring a parade, a chicken barbecue, a boat parade and several vendors.

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