Central Maine business briefs: Oakland Business Committee raises $500 for ShineOnCass Foundation to support local school food pantries; and MDIFW’s Fisheries and Hatcheries sections honor outstanding employees.
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Communities keep diverting trash as they wait for planned Hampden facility
Officials say the long-term benefits of perfecting the state-of-the-art equipment are worth the wait, and local towns claim the delay has not caused much trouble for them.
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Oakland to poll community on internet service as it looks to improve broadband access
A couple of Main Street business owners noted that they are excited about the prospect of infrastructure improvements, as their businesses hinge on strong internet service.
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DNA evidence leads to arrest and conviction of Oakland pharmacy robber
Prosecutors say Michael Algiere robbed the Oakland Pharmacy on Halloween 2007, but investigators weren’t able to match his DNA to evidence from the scene until 2017.
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DNA evidence leads to arrest and conviction of Oakland pharmacy robber
Michael E. Algiere, 33, of Oakland, was sentenced to seven years in prison and three years of supervised release.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Railway investigation into Oakland man struck by train does not yield answers
Drew Roy, 37, of Oakland is in “good condition” after being critically injured Aug. 10., according to a nurse at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Bearing witness to a child detention facility
Standing on ladders in a hot Florida swamp, activists deliver a message of love to detained minors.
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R.B. Hall Memorial Band wraps up 50th season in Waterville area, backed by 91-year-old trombonist
The band’s 50th anniversary concert will take place at the Oakland Waterfront Park Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Shine On Saturday girls soccer mentoring day set
Event will be held Sept. 7 at Messalonskee High School Turf Field.
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‘ShineOn Oakland Day’ benefits Oakland school food pantries
Kindness event held July 27 collected a busload of donated schools snacks for local students in need this fall.