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Freetown the tree town, Battle of the Elms and greening Denver - Monocle
Freetown the tree town, Battle of the Elms and greening Denver Monocle
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:05 pm
Freetown: Planting five million trees by 2030 - Welcome to the United Nations
Freetown: Planting five million trees by 2030 Welcome to the United Nations
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:47 pm
Africa Travel and Life Magazine Launches with Freetown Cover, Shaping the Future of African Tourism and Luxury Travel Across the Continent - Travel And Tour World
Africa Travel and Life Magazine Launches with Freetown Cover, Shaping the Future of African Tourism and Luxury Travel Across the Continent Travel And Tour World
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:01 pm
President Bio’s plan to break up Freetown into two is tribalistic and dangerous - The Sierra Leone Telegraph
President Bio’s plan to break up Freetown into two is tribalistic and dangerous The Sierra Leone Telegraph
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:33 am
Trailblazing Freetown police officer passes away, department issues touching tribute - Fall River Reporter
Trailblazing Freetown police officer passes away, department issues touching tribute Fall River Reporter
Published on 2 June 2025 | 3:07 pm
Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox - aciafrica.org
Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox aciafrica.org
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
False! Picture of Lungi Bridge, Freetown is AI-generated - Dubawa - Dubawa
False! Picture of Lungi Bridge, Freetown is AI-generated - Dubawa Dubawa
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
31-mile Memorial Day run to honor Tyler Trahan, Freetown Navy SEAL killed in Iraq - SouthCoastToday.com
31-mile Memorial Day run to honor Tyler Trahan, Freetown Navy SEAL killed in Iraq SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Road closed due to snapped utility pole in Freetown - abc6.com
Road closed due to snapped utility pole in Freetown abc6.com
Published on 17 May 2025 | 9:15 pm
Accident leads to downed wires, closed road in Freetown - WJAR
Accident leads to downed wires, closed road in Freetown WJAR
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Town of Freetown’s Summer Concert Series - The New Bedford Light
Town of Freetown’s Summer Concert Series The New Bedford Light
Published on 12 May 2025 | 3:48 pm
Freetown Summer Sounds - The New Bedford Light
Freetown Summer Sounds The New Bedford Light
Published on 10 May 2025 | 11:06 am
Freetown Summer Sounds Concert Series - The New Bedford Light
Freetown Summer Sounds Concert Series The New Bedford Light
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:52 pm
Students craft a collage of farewells for Freetown-Lakeville Middle School librarian - Nemasket Week
Students craft a collage of farewells for Freetown-Lakeville Middle School librarian Nemasket Week
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown’s Summer Concert Series returns for 2025 with music, food, family fun - New Bedford Guide
Freetown’s Summer Concert Series returns for 2025 with music, food, family fun New Bedford Guide
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown man sentenced to prison in child sex trafficking case - WBIW
Freetown man sentenced to prison in child sex trafficking case WBIW
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown man sentenced for promotion of sexual trafficking - Seymour Tribune
Freetown man sentenced for promotion of sexual trafficking Seymour Tribune
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Don't miss Freetown's summer concert series with music, food trucks and fun - Fall River Herald News
Don't miss Freetown's summer concert series with music, food trucks and fun Fall River Herald News
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Household hazardous waste drop-off day for New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown scheduled - New Bedford Guide
Household hazardous waste drop-off day for New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown scheduled New Bedford Guide
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayaker rescued from Long Pond by Lakeville, Freetown fire - Nemasket Week
Kayaker rescued from Long Pond by Lakeville, Freetown fire Nemasket Week
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Crews rescue kayaker from water in Freetown - WPRI.com
Crews rescue kayaker from water in Freetown WPRI.com
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayaker in distress in Freetown raced to St. Luke’s, New Bedford - New Bedford Guide
Kayaker in distress in Freetown raced to St. Luke’s, New Bedford New Bedford Guide
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown kayaker rescued from Long Pond after capsizing - WJAR
Freetown kayaker rescued from Long Pond after capsizing WJAR
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Rides, food, car show, contests, live entertainment and more coming to Freetown’s Lakeside Family Festival in 2025 - Fall River Reporter
Rides, food, car show, contests, live entertainment and more coming to Freetown’s Lakeside Family Festival in 2025 Fall River Reporter
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:00 am
East Freetown company to lay off 73 employees, reducing workforce by 48%. Here's why. - SouthCoastToday.com
East Freetown company to lay off 73 employees, reducing workforce by 48%. Here's why. SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Crossing arm comes down on school bus as MBTA train passes by in Freetown - abc6.com
Crossing arm comes down on school bus as MBTA train passes by in Freetown abc6.com
Published on 30 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Railway crossing gate comes down on school bus carrying kids in Freetown - NBC Boston
Railway crossing gate comes down on school bus carrying kids in Freetown NBC Boston
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Statement by C40 Co-Chairs Mayor of London and Mayor of Freetown at the WHO Conference on Air Quality in Cartagena, Colombia - C40 Cities
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Railroad crossing gate lands on bus carrying children in Freetown - WPRI.com
Railroad crossing gate lands on bus carrying children in Freetown WPRI.com
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Superintendent tells parents that Freetown school bus was hit by railway crossing arm - WJAR
Superintendent tells parents that Freetown school bus was hit by railway crossing arm WJAR
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
AG's office rules Freetown-Lakeville School Committee violated Open Meeting Law - Taunton Daily Gazette
AG's office rules Freetown-Lakeville School Committee violated Open Meeting Law Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown School Bus With Students on Board Misses MBTA Train By Less Than a Minute - 1420 WBSM
Freetown School Bus With Students on Board Misses MBTA Train By Less Than a Minute 1420 WBSM
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Meet the women working to bring Freetown back from the brink of climate emergency - National Geographic
Meet the women working to bring Freetown back from the brink of climate emergency National Geographic
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Freetown fire battles brush fire - abc6.com
Freetown fire battles brush fire abc6.com
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Brush fire burns along forest in Freetown - WJAR
Brush fire burns along forest in Freetown WJAR
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Barn burns down in Freetown - abc6.com
Barn burns down in Freetown abc6.com
Published on 9 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Crews battle large fire in Freetown - WJAR
Crews battle large fire in Freetown WJAR
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Crews knock down barn fire in Freetown - WPRI.com
Crews knock down barn fire in Freetown WPRI.com
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown, Berkley, Lakeville, Dartmouth, Rochester, Westport fire departments battled flames, winds in blaze that left animals deceased - Fall River Reporter
Freetown, Berkley, Lakeville, Dartmouth, Rochester, Westport fire departments battled flames, winds in blaze that left animals deceased Fall River Reporter
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Road closed in Freetown due to fire - abc6.com
Road closed in Freetown due to fire abc6.com
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Animals lost in Freetown barn fire - WJAR
Animals lost in Freetown barn fire WJAR
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Union: Agreement Saves 900 Stop & Shop Jobs In Freetown, Massachusetts - Fall River Reporter
Union: Agreement Saves 900 Stop & Shop Jobs In Freetown, Massachusetts Fall River Reporter
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
More than 300 vehicles cause large-scale disturbance at Freetown gas station, police say - Boston 25 News
More than 300 vehicles cause large-scale disturbance at Freetown gas station, police say Boston 25 News
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown gathering of 300 cars, fights, reckless driving draws local, state police - New Bedford Guide
Freetown gathering of 300 cars, fights, reckless driving draws local, state police New Bedford Guide
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown police respond to large disturbance involving 300 cars at gas station - WJAR
Freetown police respond to large disturbance involving 300 cars at gas station WJAR
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
300+ cars cause disturbance at gas station on Freetown-Fall River line - WPRI.com
300+ cars cause disturbance at gas station on Freetown-Fall River line WPRI.com
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
HEART OF LOUISIANA: Freetown - WAFB
HEART OF LOUISIANA: Freetown WAFB
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown Police respond to disturbance at gas station involving 300 vehicles - abc6.com
Freetown Police respond to disturbance at gas station involving 300 vehicles abc6.com
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown, Fall River, Lakeville, Berkley, Massachusetts State Police respond to scene where 300+ vehicles gathered; here are what crimes police say took place - Fall River Reporter
Freetown, Fall River, Lakeville, Berkley, Massachusetts State Police respond to scene where 300+ vehicles gathered; here are what crimes police say took place Fall River Reporter
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown Police Break Up "Large Scale Disturbance" of Over 300 Cars at Gas Station - 1420 WBSM
Freetown Police Break Up "Large Scale Disturbance" of Over 300 Cars at Gas Station 1420 WBSM
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
State Road 58 to close for project southwest of Freetown - Seymour Tribune
State Road 58 to close for project southwest of Freetown Seymour Tribune
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop, Teamsters Local 25 reach tentative agreement. Freetown warehouse to stay open - Fall River Herald News
Stop & Shop, Teamsters Local 25 reach tentative agreement. Freetown warehouse to stay open Fall River Herald News
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop, Teamsters Reach Deal to Keep Freetown Distribution Center Open - 1420 WBSM
Stop & Shop, Teamsters Reach Deal to Keep Freetown Distribution Center Open 1420 WBSM
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop, Teamsters, reach deal to keep Freetown distribution center open - WHDH
Stop & Shop, Teamsters, reach deal to keep Freetown distribution center open WHDH
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Closure planned on State Road 58 near Freetown - WBIW
Closure planned on State Road 58 near Freetown WBIW
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop contract deal reached, averting Mass. warehouse closure - NBC Boston
Stop & Shop contract deal reached, averting Mass. warehouse closure NBC Boston
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop Freetown distribution center to remain open as Teamsters, company reach deal - CBS News
Stop & Shop Freetown distribution center to remain open as Teamsters, company reach deal CBS News
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop, Teamsters reach tentative agreement, averting Freetown facility closure - WPRI.com
Stop & Shop, Teamsters reach tentative agreement, averting Freetown facility closure WPRI.com
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop prepares to shutter Freetown warehouse - Supermarket News
Stop & Shop prepares to shutter Freetown warehouse Supermarket News
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Why Freetown’s celebrated tree planting scheme won’t work for other African cities, or the planet - The Conversation
Why Freetown’s celebrated tree planting scheme won’t work for other African cities, or the planet The Conversation
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop says it will close Mass. distribution center if no contract is reached - NBC Boston
Stop & Shop says it will close Mass. distribution center if no contract is reached NBC Boston
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop and Shop to close Freetown warehouse if union deal not reached by February 28 - abc6.com
Stop and Shop to close Freetown warehouse if union deal not reached by February 28 abc6.com
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Teamsters picket at Stop & Shop distribution center in Freetown - Fall River Herald News
Teamsters picket at Stop & Shop distribution center in Freetown Fall River Herald News
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Union members hold practice picket demonstration at Stop & Shop distribution center - WJAR
Union members hold practice picket demonstration at Stop & Shop distribution center WJAR
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
‘We're an asset’: Teamsters picket outside Freetown warehouse ahead of threatened closures - Fall River Herald News
‘We're an asset’: Teamsters picket outside Freetown warehouse ahead of threatened closures Fall River Herald News
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Workers picket outside Stop & Shop’s Freetown distribution center - WPRI.com
Workers picket outside Stop & Shop’s Freetown distribution center WPRI.com
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop is threatening to close its Freetown warehouse. Hundreds of jobs are at stake. - Fall River Herald News
Stop & Shop is threatening to close its Freetown warehouse. Hundreds of jobs are at stake. Fall River Herald News
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop workers could strike across New England if Massachusetts distribution center closes - CBS News
Stop & Shop workers could strike across New England if Massachusetts distribution center closes CBS News
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop threatens to close Freetown distribution center - The Business Journals
Stop & Shop threatens to close Freetown distribution center The Business Journals
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop & Shop’s Freetown Distribution Center may be in danger of closing - Fall River Reporter
Stop & Shop’s Freetown Distribution Center may be in danger of closing Fall River Reporter
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stop and Shop Freetown distribution center union, company spar over healthcare - abc6.com
Stop and Shop Freetown distribution center union, company spar over healthcare abc6.com
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng talks South Coast Rail in Freetown - Fall River Herald News
MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng talks South Coast Rail in Freetown Fall River Herald News
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Citizens hear about South Coast Rail from MBTA officials in Freetown - Fall River Herald News
Citizens hear about South Coast Rail from MBTA officials in Freetown Fall River Herald News
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
MBTA boosts South Coast Rail's train schedule. Residents near tracks worry about noise. - Fall River Herald News
MBTA boosts South Coast Rail's train schedule. Residents near tracks worry about noise. Fall River Herald News
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Massachusetts State Police announce shutdown of Route 24 in Freetown - Fall River Reporter
Massachusetts State Police announce shutdown of Route 24 in Freetown Fall River Reporter
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
F-L superintendent sends second $1M demand letter — singling out 3 Freetown officials - Taunton Daily Gazette
F-L superintendent sends second $1M demand letter — singling out 3 Freetown officials Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'Vicious and defamatory': Freetown-Lakeville superintendent sends $1 million demand letter - Taunton Daily Gazette
'Vicious and defamatory': Freetown-Lakeville superintendent sends $1 million demand letter Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown Lakeville superintendent resigns due to ‘public mistreatment’ after cancer diagnosis - WPRI.com
Freetown Lakeville superintendent resigns due to ‘public mistreatment’ after cancer diagnosis WPRI.com
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Top stories: Fall River diocese, Freetown-Lakeville schools sued over Taunton child rapist - Taunton Daily Gazette
Top stories: Fall River diocese, Freetown-Lakeville schools sued over Taunton child rapist Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 12 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Tree Planting for Climate Resilience in Freetown, Sierra Leone - International Institute for Sustainable Development
Tree Planting for Climate Resilience in Freetown, Sierra Leone International Institute for Sustainable Development
Published on 9 January 2025 | 10:35 pm
Fall River diocese, Freetown-Lakeville schools hit with lawsuits over Taunton child rapist - Taunton Daily Gazette
Fall River diocese, Freetown-Lakeville schools hit with lawsuits over Taunton child rapist Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Lawsuits filed against Fall River Diocese, Freetown-Lakeville School District, alleging they could have stopped rapes, molestations of girl by schoolteacher, CCD instructor - Fall River Reporter
Lawsuits filed against Fall River Diocese, Freetown-Lakeville School District, alleging they could have stopped rapes, molestations of girl by schoolteacher, CCD instructor Fall River Reporter
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown-Lakeville superintendent resigns, citing 'abusive treatment' - Taunton Daily Gazette
Freetown-Lakeville superintendent resigns, citing 'abusive treatment' Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown firefighters extinguish brush fire - abc6.com
Freetown firefighters extinguish brush fire abc6.com
Published on 5 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Freetown police and Michigan EMS work together across state lines to save a man's life - SouthCoastToday.com
Freetown police and Michigan EMS work together across state lines to save a man's life SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 20 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Deck the House: Freetown Releases Map of Holiday Light Displays in Town - FUN 107
Deck the House: Freetown Releases Map of Holiday Light Displays in Town FUN 107
Published on 16 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Freetown Gets an Historical Marker - Crozet Gazette
Freetown Gets an Historical Marker Crozet Gazette
Published on 6 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Freetown man dies in crash - Seymour Tribune
Freetown man dies in crash Seymour Tribune
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
New historical marker recognizes Black community of Freetown - WVIR
New historical marker recognizes Black community of Freetown WVIR
Published on 1 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Freetown police arrest man after high speed chase - abc6.com
Freetown police arrest man after high speed chase abc6.com
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Freetown Police Arrest Assonet Man for Rape and Other Charges - 1420 WBSM
Freetown Police Arrest Assonet Man for Rape and Other Charges 1420 WBSM
Published on 15 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Freetown police arrest man for alleged rape charge - WPRI.com
Freetown police arrest man for alleged rape charge WPRI.com
Published on 14 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Man held for allegedly sex trafficking woman out of a Freetown home - SouthCoastToday.com
Man held for allegedly sex trafficking woman out of a Freetown home SouthCoastToday.com
Published on 4 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Dorchester man charged with human trafficking, kidnapping in Freetown - WJAR
Dorchester man charged with human trafficking, kidnapping in Freetown WJAR
Published on 3 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Man nearly killed in head-on crash in Freetown speaks out - WJAR
Man nearly killed in head-on crash in Freetown speaks out WJAR
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Accusations of racism fly at Freetown-Lakeville school board, confidential info shared - Taunton Daily Gazette
Accusations of racism fly at Freetown-Lakeville school board, confidential info shared Taunton Daily Gazette
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Preventing Conflict by Empowering Women in Freetown’s Informal Settlements - Welcome to the United Nations
Preventing Conflict by Empowering Women in Freetown’s Informal Settlements Welcome to the United Nations
Published on 24 September 2024 | 3:57 am
Obituary for Thomas Manley at Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hathaway Family Funeral Homes
Obituary for Thomas Manley at Fairhaven Funeral Home Hathaway Family Funeral Homes
Published on 12 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Freetown Town Administrator accused of seeking information under ‘fake name’ - Nemasket Week
Freetown Town Administrator accused of seeking information under ‘fake name’ Nemasket Week
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Freetown Summer Sounds Concert Series - The New Bedford Light
Freetown Summer Sounds Concert Series The New Bedford Light
Published on 27 August 2024 | 7:00 am