Owners of some seasonal eateries said they’re making adjustments to make the most of the moment as the state loosens pandemic restrictions for businesses and more people flock to outdoor and indoor locations.
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Oakland-based RSU 18 to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinic to students
Regional School Unit 18 students who are 12 or older are eligible to receive the first shot of the Pfizer vaccine Friday, May 21, in Oakland.
Messalonskee High School receives its free, fully equipped esports lab as part of national contest
The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country including Messalonskee.
Oakland residents approve $5.9 million municipal budget at annual Town Meeting
The meeting was held at Messalonskee High School’s Performing Arts Center.
Oakland Police debuting electric cars for administrative use
The cars come at no initial cost to Oakland’s taxpayers thanks to an Efficiency Maine program.
‘One in Five 5K’ run resumes in-person in Oakland
The annual event benefits the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center which serves Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Oakland Town Council OKs $5.9 million municipal budget for 2021-22
Spending plan, which reflects a 5.18% increase, scheduled to go before residents at the Town Meeting, set for May 4 at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
Pickup truck damaged in accident with tractor-trailer on I-95 in Waterville
Driver of pickup suffers minor injuries, according to a Maine State Police spokeswoman.
For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.
Central Maine law enforcement agencies return to ‘normal’ patrols, leading to uptick in arrests
Local departments and sheriff’s offices say they are still operating with pandemic protocols, but more officers are out in the field actively patrolling.