High temperature has exacerbated the town’s persistent goose waste problem, prompting the town to shut down the public beach area.
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While Maine’s loon population is holding steady, boaters can pose a danger
Members of the Friends of Messalonskee have fielded complaints about boaters coming too close to the birds’ nesting areas or driving too fast too close to shore.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville nonprofit dental center looking to raise $1.2 million for new space
The Waterville Community Dental Center must move by December as their current location makes way for a new arts and film hub.
Posted inLocal & State
Fourth annual OakFest features food drive, new activities
Sixty vendors, three bands, classic car show round out Oakland festival on Saturday.
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An incredible match: Oakland boy’s ‘sister’ recalls special bond
Parker Stevens and Emily Larsen met in the ShineOnCass program, which was founded in memory of Cassidy Charette.
Posted inLocal & State
Police: 8-year-old Oakland boy died of gunshot wound to head
Parker Stevens was handling his father’s shotgun when the gun fired, and he died of a gunshot wound, police said.
Posted inLocal & State
Police investigating death of 8-year-old boy at a home in Oakland
Few details were available Tuesday night about a death being investigated by police from two agencies on Church Street.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Fourth Annual OakFest to begin Friday with parade, live music
Classic car show and Civil War re-enactors new additions to festival’s activities.