Hardy Taylor bids farewell to Oakland Fire Department

After 60 years on the job, the longtime deputy chief is hanging up his helmet, but not without the thanks of the community he served all those years.

Oakland’s Adrian Phair named 59th Maine Mother of the Year

Oakland’s Parent makes Colby-Sawyer College dean’s list

After 60 years with Oakland fire, Deputy Chief Hardy Taylor says goodbye

A public retirement party will be held at the Williams Elementary School cafeteria Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Juvenile charged after string of car thefts in Oakland

The thefts began in Oakland when a pickup truck was stolen out of a parking lot.

Colby-Sawyer College fall dean’s list

Bourque, Perry earn academic recognition.

Oakland man injured after attempting to load snowmobile onto trailer, landing in road

The 22-year-old Oakland resident was transported by LifeFlight to Central Maine Medical Center on Thursday.

With no other option, Oakland accepts 115% increase to its 911 dispatch cost for next year

The cost for emergency service dispatch from the Waterville Regional Communications Center will increase from $42,894 to $92,185 next year.

Child and Adult Care Food Program at Alfond Youth & Community Center to provide meals

Fairfield and Benton Fire program prepares young hopefuls for firefighting

Starting out with a juniors fire training program, the Fairfield and Benton department has partnered with Mid Maine Technical Center in Waterville to offer hands-on experience to high school students in the hope they will join a department in the area or carry on elsewhere.