Oakland council passes mobile home health and safety ordinance on 1st reading
Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
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Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.
Brand new No. 1 in final Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026
Thornton is ranked No. 1 for the first time this season.
Error forces Oakland resident to restart petition drive on mobile home rent
After town officials said they wouldn’t pursue an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent, residents are trying to put the issue to a ballot vote.
Spring sports finals, pie in the face, a walk in the rain rounds out central Maine’s week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 12-18, 2026.
Oakland child care operator’s manslaughter trial delayed after defendant ‘friend requested’ juror
New jury to be selected after Lisa Barney allegedly attempted to use Facebook to contact a juror who was to hear her trial on a charge of manslaughter.
Freeport girls lacrosse advances to Class B final with win over Messalonskee
The Falcons take control in the second quarter to earn a spot in the state championship game.
Kennebunk boys, Messalonskee girls claim Class B lacrosse quarterfinal wins
Kyle Wells scores in overtime to give Kennebunk a victory over Messalonskee, after the Messalonskee girls lead from wire to wire against Mt. Ararat.
Voters pass Oakland-area school budget
All five Regional School Unit 18 towns approved the spending plan Tuesday.
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