The head of Maine Technology group talks about hacking hackers and the cybersecurity threat to Maine businesses.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Police seek public’s help in finding Oakland woman missing since Oct. 3
Oakland Police Department said Friday that Tesla Staff was last seen by her roommate when she was leaving her residence between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.
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‘Cassidy’s Corner’ opens at Oakland library
OAKLAND — Storytime is part of most preschool and kindergartener’s day, but it’s made even sweeter when a book is read outside in the sun, surrounded by flowers, friends and topped off with jelly donuts. “I am kind when I share my ice cream with my friend,” kindergartener William Mitchell shares with his 14 classmates […]
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Amy Calder: There are a lot of odd, quirky, peculiar road names
Central Maine is home to lots of unusual street and road names, but the town of Skowhegan takes the cake for the most whimsical, columnist Amy Calder writes.
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Oakland plans fall foliage trip for Oct. 3
The Oakland Recreation Department invites area senior citizens on its annual fall foliage trip. The trip is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3, and will originate from the rear parking lot next to the Baptist church on Church Street. The school bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and will return to Oakland by 3:30 p.m. This […]
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Diaper drive helps families in need
WATERVILLE — The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is holding its annual diaper drive to ensure all parents have access to diapers when they need them. Diapers can be a major expense for families, easily costing $100 a month or more. In the United States one in three low-income moms report suffering from diaper need […]