A chain reaction of crashes Monday on Interstate 95 southwest of Washington, D.C., closed the thruway and stranded Karen and Bob Veilleux for 22 hours.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas
A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.
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After COVID-19 nearly killed him, Mike Perkins drops out of Republican primary
Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Oakland’s Blue Christmas ceremony shines light on winter solstice
OAKLAND — The ShineOnCass Foundation plans to host a community Blue Christmas ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, on the Winter Solstice — the longest and darkest night of the year. Light the Night will be held around the Oakland Gazebo at the Waterfront […]
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Woman hospitalized following 3-vehicle wreck in Oakland
The woman’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Police said slush on Oak Hill Drive on Thursday caused a car to slide through a stop sign, triggering the collision.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Messalonskee High School names honor roll students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Joseph Ardito, Brooke Austin, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Mason Belanger, Martina Bizier, Rebekah Bucknam and Alexander Bussey. Also, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey […]
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Downtown Oakland fire caused by faulty power strip, fire chief says
Fire at 58 Main St. destroyed nearly all the merchandise at a retail store, The Shop.
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Christmas Tree farms see success again this year
After the record-breaking year in sales last year, Christmas tree farms in central Maine are off to a steady start the second weekend in.
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Downtown Oakland business, apartments damaged in fire
The fire began on the first floor of a downtown building, occupied by a retail business, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.