POTSDAM, N.Y. — Two local students have been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Clarkson University. They are Corbin Bourgoin of Sabattus and Matthew Parent of Oakland. Dean’s list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Check out upcoming area events!
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Forged by challenges of pandemic, resilient Messalonskee grads move on to next adventure
More than 150 Messalonskee High School seniors graduated Thursday and one administrator said they displayed a “tenacity and steadfastness” during unprecedented times in their high school careers.
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Waterville tech center recognizes May celebrities
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced its 2023 May celebrities. Messalonskee High School senior Adam Brann of Sidney found his rightful place in the culinary arts classroom at Mid-Maine Technical Center. The professional kitchen feels like home for Brann, where he thrives on the challenges, is hungry for the fast pace and relishes the […]
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Oakland officials hope state’s OK of financing tool will lead to reinvigorated downtown
Town Manager Ella Bowman said she hopes designating downtown as a tax increment financing district, or TIF, will help fill empty storefronts with a restaurant and other businesses.
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Oakland store to showcase artistic touch one woman brings to furniture
Katarina ‘Kacha’ Hernandez, who has a large online following for her furniture art, has opened Kacha Furniture on Church Street in Oakland with her husband.
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Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
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Water advisory lifted as officials say public water in Waterville area safe to consume again
The Kennebec Water District had issued the advisory Monday after firefighting foam used to combat a fire at an apartment complex seeped into the public water system.
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Oakland American Legion parade set for May 29
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to hold a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29. Participants will line up at the Williams Junior High School, 55 Pleasant St. The parade will start at noon and will proceed to the intersection and up Main Street to Church Street. It will pause at Memorial Hall for […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine awards $19K in scholarships in Oakland
Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]
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Norridgewock man arrested following Oakland police chase, confrontation with officer, police say
Christopher Abbot, 31, is facing six charges stemming from the chase and altercation Thursday in which the officer twice used a Taser in an effort to subdue Abbot, according to police.