Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.
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Christmas Day fire destroys Clinton home
The cause of the fire, which was reported by a neighbor, is under investigation by the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal.
Killing of Sidney teen leaves community asking questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.
Sunrise Bagel opens Oakland location
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
Strong, Norway, Oakland schools among grant recipients
Maine Environmental Education Association makes grants available for outdoor learning and to fund Wabanaki studies.
Oakland foundation’s ceremony to shine light on Winter Solstice Dec. 21
Anyone can participate in the Blue Christmas Ceremony by sharing their loved ones’ names being remembered and receive a blue candle to light.
6-hour standoff in Oakland ends with arrest
Oakland police Chief Rick Stubbert said standoff with Jason Grant started at 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Waterville City Hall employees to try 4-day work week
Councilors hope the change, which starts on a trial basis Jan. 1, will help recruit and retain good workers, boost employee morale, and give the public more opportunity to do business at City Hall before and after regular business hours.
As Oakland’s Thanksgiving Day tradition continues, a mystery endures
When did the Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner begin? Volunteers, residents and newspaper archives are not sure.
For Oakland-area Girl Scouts, Thanksgiving tradition is baked in
Girl Scouts prepared Tuesday to bake over 200 pies for this year’s Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Oakland, a tradition that has continued for over two decades.