Gold medal winners will represent Maine in the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Two cats dead, two people homeless following Winslow fire
The double-wide mobile home’s two residents are reportedly living elsewhere following the blaze that killed their two cats.
Oakland-area school district hires new superintendent
Andrew Carlton is to start in his new position July 1, succeeding Carl Gartley, who is stepping down at the end of the school year.
Oakland-area superintendent says his salary won’t hit taxpayers
Gartley attended Oakland’s budget and advisory meeting Tuesday night to present next year’s estimated school budget and answer questions from the town.
Oakland-area school staff members allege hostility, retribution from administrators
In an anonymous survey, more than 40 current or former employees in Regional School Unit 18 have raised concerns about working conditions and district leadership.
Fire destroys Benton house amid surge of winter fire calls
It was the department’s 10th fire call of the year, part of an uptick of fires caused largely by heating problems, the fire chief said.
See basketball, skijoring action in Central Maine’s Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Messalonskee High School names honor students
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
Oakland man to serve 8 years in prison on child sex assault charges
Steven J. Corbin was sentenced after reaching a plea deal just before his trial on multiple child sexual abuse charges.
Central Maine dealing with first of two storms expected this week
Slippery conditions are expected Friday, and snow and sleet are expected over the weekend.