The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Oakland man sentenced for high-speed police chase, eludes kidnapping charges after one alleged victim dies
Brian Charette Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from police chase in January in the Waterville area and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, even as he escaped prosecution of more serious kidnapping charges because one woman died and another didn’t show up in court.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Oakland’s longtime deputy fire chief, ‘local hero’ dies
Vaughn Farnham first began responding to fires at the age of 13, with his father, and ‘was born to be a firefighter,’ his family says.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Messalonskee High School lists honor roll students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Samantha Barrett, Emelia Bean, Andrew Beckwith, Jazmynn Boston, Bjorn Brickett, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland Town Council quietly appoints new town manager
Town councilors Wednesday did not seek public input, or even indicate they would be voting on a new manager, before promoting Kelly Pinney-Michaud.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland Town Council approves revaluation payment schedule
Councilors approved the payment plan Wednesday for a $340,000 townwide revaluation that’s scheduled for 2026.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Oakland Legion service project benefits homeschool
OAKLAND — Members of the American Legion Decker Simmons Post 51 recently erected a flagpole to raise the American flag for the first time at a local school. The project, which took place on Church Street, benefited Saint Theresa’s Homeschool and the whole community. Members of the American Legion worked closely with Sister Maria Kazimiera, […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Oakland area Modern Woodmen service project a success
Modern Woodmen of America members in Oakland recently came together to donate emergency blankets. The project, which took place Nov. 1 at Oakland Fire Department, will benefit the Oakland area community whereby these blankets will be utilized by First Responders to comfort those in need after responding to a call for emergency services. “We’re so […]
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the Nov. 7 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included. Keep checking back for updates Wednesday.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Election Day in central Maine brings light but steady turnout, interest in statewide questions
Voters on Tuesday spoke of mayoral races in Hallowell and Waterville, and contested races elsewhere, but it was state referendum questions that had many talking.