WORCESTER, Mass. — College of the Holy Cross has named two local students to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement. They are Emma Concaugh of Oakland, a member of the class of 2024, and Marjorie Knight of Readfield, a member of the class of 2026. To qualify, students must pass four […]
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Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
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Oakland student named Clarkson University Presidential Scholar
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2022 fall semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Oakland man arrested on kidnapping and other charges after high-speed chase
Brian Charette, 43, of Oakland, was being held Saturday in Kennebec County jail in Augusta, awaiting arraignment by a judge on Monday, according to Waterville interim police Chief Bill Bonney.
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Kennebec Valley Scouting district names 2023 officers
The Kennebec Valley District of the Scouting program selected a slate of officers for 2023 at its annual meeting Jan. 4. Chuck Mahaleris of Augusta was elected district chairman, joining District Commissioner Eric Handley of Sidney and District Executive Michael Perry of Jay as the Key Three for the Scouting District. Joseph Poulin of Oakland […]
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Area Scout leaders take youth protection training in China
Eight Scout leaders completed youth protection training Jan. 4 at a course held at the China Baptist Church. The course is required annually for all leaders who work directly with Scouts, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Those completing it included Matthew Bodine, […]
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Cincinnati-based manufacturer acquires Benton company, plans facility at FirstPark in Oakland
The agreement between Meyer Tool Inc. and B&B Precise Products Inc. is expected to allow B&B to raise capital for a $3 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion of its facility on Route 100 in Benton.
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Blue Christmas gathering in Oakland meant to bring comfort to those grieving during holidays
The event is being held in Oakland for a second year and people will gather Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the gazebo at Oakland Waterfront Park.
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Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Oakland
The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money Monday morning in a robbery that occurred less than two weeks after the Camden National Bank in downtown Waterville was robbed.
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Central Maine shakes off the first big storm of the season
Central Maine Power crews were expected to continue work restoring power to customers across central and southern Maine Saturday and Sunday as a slow-moving nor’easter lumbers out of northern New England, dumping nearly 2 feet of snow in some interior regions.