POTSDAM, N.Y. — Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2022 spring semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Hepatitis A exposure warning at Oakland restaurant is second this week involving food service in central Maine
A case of acute hepatitis was identified in a worker who handled food at the Waterville Country Club’s Nineteen 16 Restaurant in Oakland between April 26 and May 17, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
Oakland’s Post 51 to sponsor Memorial Day parade
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to sponsor a Memorial Day parade starting at noon Monday, May 30. The line up is scheduled for 11 a.m. at William Junior High School at 55 Pleasant St., according to a news release from Post 51. Those interested in participating in the parade are asked to call 207-660-5341.
Oakland man dies in motorcycle crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Alan Rose, 37, and his motorcycle went airborne Saturday after the bike hit an embankment.
State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
Oakland voters approve move from part-time to full-time Fire Department
Voters at annual Town Meeting on Tuesday night approve proposed $6.18 million municipal budget that includes $469,000 to hire four full-time firefighter/EMTs.
Oakland woman pleads not guilty in drug-induced death of her toddler son
Ashley Malloy’s 14-month-old, Karson, died in November 2021 from complications due to the combined effects of fentanyl and tramadol, officials said.
Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
Rotary donates to Fairfield, Winslow, Oakland, Waterville schools
The Waterville Rotary Club recently donated $500 to four local high schools to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or other challenges that impact their learning and/or engagement in school. Members of the club’s Community Services Committee delivered checks in person to each of the schools. These donations dovetail with the club’s focus […]
Man arrested after leading police on car, foot chase in Waterville, police say
Tymberlin Peaslee, 18, has been arrested after he led police on a car and foot chase, crashed his vehicle and damaged two other cars just after midnight Saturday morning, police said.