On warm, rainy spring nights, Maine’s amphibians are on the move to make their moves, sometimes with human help.
Freedom
‘Blair Witch’ star recalled from office in Freedom
Voters recalled Heather Donahue from office Wednesday night, after Ryan Willette stepped down Monday night, leaving the town with just one selectperson.
Athletes, environmentalists debate proposed statewide ban on artificial turf fields in Maine
The potential 3-year ban would allow for a state study of the environmental and health effects of synthetic turf fields.
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.
Erskine Academy student to participate in Poetry Out Loud state finals
Freshman Stella Martinelli of Whitefield has advanced to the state finals competition.
Freedom is being sued over a road. In Maine, that’s not uncommon
There are hundreds of ‘problem roads’ in Maine, one expert says, pitting landowners against the general public.
Why Maine’s abandoned roads lead to lawsuits
The law around abandoned roads is tricky, often pitting public use against private land ownership.
Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024
We’ve pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.