Oakland launches meal program, local grocer work to feed elderly, homebound during pandemic

The Oakland Cares Program will allow senior citizens and homebound residents to order groceries for delivery from Buddies Meats & Groceries Store.

Savage’s Drugs halting costs on mailing customers’ prescriptions

Services are available at all locations.

Oakland enhances its initial response to the coronavirus

Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus are now increasing in Oakland, with the closure of municipal buildings and the formation of a task force that will meet every morning to discuss the town's plans of action.

Mobile snacks and meals Monday through Friday

Weekend meal backpacks will also be available Thursdays and Fridays.

Waterville youth center, Fairfield area school district launch meal programs for children, families

The Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville and Maine School Administrative District 49 have launched meal programs while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Central Maine grocers and food sellers brace for COVID-19

Grocers, both independent and chains, are struggling to keep high-demand items on hand throughout central Maine as people prepare to spend more time at home.

Pineland Suzuki School’s benefit concert canceled

Oakland forms committee, China releases statement on coronavirus

"We'd rather be safe than sorry with this," said Gary Bowman, Oakland's town manager, who has formed a committee to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus in Oakland.

CANCELLED: We Love Maine! benefit concert set for March 15 in Oakland

Unfortunately, Pineland Suzuki School has cancelled the event at this time. It may be rescheduled to another date in the future.

Fire damages Oakland apartment building

The building at 85 Smithfield Road reportedly caught fire at about noon Sunday. The fire was being investigated Sunday afternoon by the Office of State Fire Marshal.