The award was announced Thursday morning at a surprise ceremony at the Oakland high school.
Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, there is a good chance he’d rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He lives in Biddeford with his wife Stephanie and brown rescue dog named Emmy Lou.
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School budget discussion starts early in RSU 18
The school district has a tumultuous history of budget fights, and one town is studying whether it makes fiscal sense to stay in the district.
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Icy conditions Tuesday night cause multiple accidents in Somerset, Franklin counties
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to slow down, as more inclement weather is predicted for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Winslow residents signal support for recycling
A survey of voters taken in November shows the vast majority in favor of curbside recycling pickup, but many are opposed to a pay-per-bag trash program.
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Waterville winter farmers market moves to MaineGeneral
The winter farmers market has moved from its Main Street location to MaineGeneral Thayer Center for Health on North Street this year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News
Oakland holds new events to mark the holiday season
A Christmas parade and downtown business decorating contest are designed to bring people and excitement into downtown Oakland.
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Downtown groups plan for Waterville’s cultural future
Waterville Creates! and Waterville Main Street are working on a cultural plan for the city to incorporate arts and culture into downtown revitalization.
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Plans for large solar farm in Winslow on hold
Ranger Solar proposed a gigantic commercial solar array on Heywood Road but lease negotiations with the property owner fell through.
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Clinton man arrested after leading police on Waterville chase
Ryan Gagne was charged with multiple offenses related to a chase that started near the library on Elm Street and ended on County Road in Oakland.
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Oakland panel to focus on downtown improvement
The Downtown Betterment Committee is expected to come up with ways to make downtown more attractive to businesses and residents.