WATERVILLE — The Central Maine ATV Club hosted its ATV Glow Ride on Aug. 17, with approximately 300 machines and more than 1,000 participants. The parade of brightly lit ATVs made its way through Waterville and the Fairfield trail system towards Norridgewock, looping back through Fairfield and parts of Oakland before finishing in Waterville. The […]
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Oakland officials discuss how to regulate recreational vehicle occupancy
Oakland Code Enforcement Officer Nate Smart told the Town Council on Wednesday that he has received complaints about people living long-term in recreational vehicles, campers and trailers that are meant for seasonal occupancy.
Traffic detours expected as Oakland railroad tracks replaced this week
Officials plan replacements at the CSX railroad crossings at lower Oak Street, Fairfield Street and Pleasant Street.
Waterville man indicted on charges of assaulting woman
Carl A. Hunter, 30, allegedly strangled and beat a woman at a Waterville hotel, causing her to temporarily lose consciousness.
Central Maine arrest log: July 27-Aug. 2 2024
IN AUGUSTA, Saturday, July 27, at 6:23 p.m., Benjamin Rhye Duffany, 45, of Augusta, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, unlawful possession of a drug and on a warrant. 8:40 p.m., Rachel Parker, 43, of Unity, was arrested on two warrants. Sunday, July 28, at 4:59 a.m., Steven Frank Shaw, 37, of […]
Foundation launches Cassidy’s Birthday Book Drive
A Little Free Library is a “take a book, share a book” free book exchange in communities nationally and internationally.
Three-vehicle crash in Oakland sends two to hospital
The crash on Smithfield Road in Oakland Monday sent two cars into the trees and caused a trailer being hauled by a pickup truck to flip over.
Police pursue driver suspected of having outstanding warrant
The driver eluded officers while leading them on a chase Monday afternoon from Waterville into Oakland.
Christmas-themed boat parade highlights final day of OakFest
The 8th annual three-day Oakfest in Oakland featured food, live music, a parade with the theme of Christmas in July, a Christmas boat parade, children’s events, vendors and a children’s book giveaway hosted by the ShineOnCass Foundation.
Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race
Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.