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Published
February 21, 2023

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Published
January 24, 2023

Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer

Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted "to make a difference in the lives of others."
Published
January 21, 2023

Oakland man arrested on kidnapping and other charges after high-speed chase

Brian Charette, 43, of Oakland, was being held Saturday in Kennebec County jail in Augusta, awaiting arraignment by a judge on Monday, according to Waterville interim police Chief Bill Bonney.
Published
December 21, 2022

Cincinnati-based manufacturer acquires Benton company, plans facility at FirstPark in Oakland

The agreement between Meyer Tool Inc. and B&B Precise Products Inc. is expected to allow B&B to raise capital for a $3 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion of its facility on Route 100 in Benton.
Published
December 19, 2022

Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Oakland

This is the second Camden National Bank robbery in less than 2 weeks in central Maine.
Published
November 20, 2022

Deputy: Oakland boy, 16, dies in Belgrade ATV crash

The boy, who was not wearing a helmet, failed to negotiate a turn from Manchester Road onto Wings Mills Road, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.
Published
November 11, 2022

In the Marines, he said, he learned to listen

Chris Duffy has coached youth football for almost a decade, and credits his time in the service with teaching him a lot about patience and discipline.
Published
August 28, 2022

Effort underway to restore Oakland hall built in wake of Civil War

Memorial Hall, one of the oldest and most unique structures in central Maine, is the focus of renovations meant to breathe new life into historic building.
Published
August 11, 2022

He is not old enough to sign for packages, but Oakland boy has launched own business

Parker Redlevske is a 14-year-old with an aptitude for technology who raised $15,000 to open a technology repair franchise in Waterville.
Published
July 29, 2022

With national audience watching, Oakland native Labreck continues to shine

Jesse 'Flex' Labreck set several records while competing in track and field at Messalonskee High School and the University of Maine, and now she's established herself as one of the top competitors in the country on 'American Ninja Warrior.'