Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
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‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ to be staged in Oakland
A cast of students will be joined, for the first time in MHS theater history, by a choir of adults.
Author Judy Pancoast to give talk Nov. 20 in Oakland
OAKLAND — Judy Pancoast, a children’s songwriter and musician, has published her first novel, “The House on Christmas Street.” Pancoast will read from her book and will have copies available for purchase at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Oakland Public Library, 18 Church St., according to a news release from the library. Light refreshments […]
Maine mothers nominated for 2020 Maine Mother of the Year
Gala set for Nov. 22 at Le Club Calumet in Augusta.
Oakland town council chairman reelected, firefighter wins second open seat
Michael Perkins and David Groder will begin their newly elected terms in January.
Scott MacDonald answers Five Questions
The head of Maine Technology group talks about hacking hackers and the cybersecurity threat to Maine businesses.
Becoming a Resource Family in Maine seminar set for Nov. 13
OAKLAND — Mid-Maine Regional Adult and Community Education is celebrating National Adoption Month this November by offering a one-night seminar called Becoming a Resource Family in Maine. The first session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in room 208 at Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, according to a news release from […]
Three vie for two Oakland council seats; four other races uncontested
Incumbent Council Chair and state Rep. Mike Perkins is running against David Groder and Gerald Harrington for two council spots. Councilor Harold Buzzell will leave his post after his term expires at the end of the year.
Perry inducted into Colby-Sawyer College chapter of Alpha Chi
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Chelsea Perry, of Oakland, was inducted into the Colby-Sawyer College chapter of Alpha Chi on Oct. 19. Perry, a junior, majors in business administration, according to a news release from the college. Alpha Chi National Honor Society promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students. The New Hampshire […]
Oakland Lions Club inducts four new members
Four young men recently joined the Oakland Lions Club, according to a news release from Club President Ray Watson. Three of the inductees, Ben Weeks, Tom Weeks-Williams and Ted Weeks are grandsons of Past District Governor Wayne Weeks. Ted and Ben also are sons of current Oakland Lions. The fourth new Lion, Richard Rimkus, is […]