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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.'
Published
July 12, 2022

Two adults, 5 minors charged following weekend vandalism at Oakland schools, police say

Those taken into custody face charges of burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and criminal mischief after damage was found either in or around Messalonskee High School and two other nearby schools.
Published
May 26, 2022

Hepatitis A exposure warning at Oakland restaurant is second this week involving food service in central Maine

A case of acute hepatitis was identified in a worker who handled food at the Waterville Country Club’s Nineteen 16 Restaurant in Oakland between April 26 and May 17, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

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