The Messalonskee Thanksgiving Day Community Meal, now in its 29th year, serves about 1,300 meals each year.
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Phone scam hits Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan
Callers from California have been impersonating the Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service in an attempt to gain individuals’ personal information.
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Posted inFood & Dining
From wines to craft beers to ciders, these Maine-made beverages will pair with your holiday menu
You still have time to get something great to contribute to the Thanksgiving feast.
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About 1,300 expected at Oakland community Thanksgiving meal
The sites of other free community meals being held across central Maine include locations in Augusta, Farmington, Gardiner and Skowhegan.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Messalonskee schools’ $3.9 million athletic complex nears completion, but critics still concerned about cost
With or without its final red track coating, the $3.9 million facility will be ready for the spring sports season, officials say.
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Friends describe effort to save Oakland man from camper fire
Investigators are looking at a propane heater as they try to determine the cause of the fire that killed Bill Halley.
Posted inLocal & State
Authorities investigating fatal Oakland fire
One person died Tuesday night in a fire at 42 Sawtelle Road, according to the Oakland fire chief.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
RSU 18 gets funding for two greener school buses
The district was one of two in the area to receive money from the first round of grants connected to the Volkswagen settlement to help offset nitrogen oxide emissions.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee cheerleader an inspiration to others
Kaitlyn Berthiaume, 18, of Oakland, was the school’s only member of the cheer team this fall.
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Oakland chimney fire contained quickly, causes no damage
The fire, which occurred on Mayland Street, serves as a reminder for people to be cautious about using wood stoves as winter approaches.