BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
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Deputy: Oakland boy, 16, dies in Belgrade ATV crash
The boy, who was not wearing a helmet, failed to negotiate a turn from Manchester Road onto Wings Mills Road, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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A sweet family affair in Oakland as candy shop turns 5
An owner of a ‘hole-in-the-wall’ store reflects on five years in business, much of it during the COVID-19 pandemic, after moving from a downtown location to a storefront on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police arrest 6 people after apparent home invasion in China
An Oakland man and five others from New York were involved in the incident Wednesday on Alder Park Road, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Early morning house fire first in Oakland since town added full-time Fire Department
The 1 a.m. blaze at a South Alpine Street house came about a month after Fire Department hired full-time firefighters to provide 24-hour coverage, which the fire chief says enabled a quicker response to the scene.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
He is not old enough to sign for packages, but Oakland boy has launched own business
Parker Redlevske is a 14-year-old with an aptitude for technology who raised $15,000 to open a technology repair franchise in Waterville.
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With national audience watching, Oakland native Labreck continues to shine
Jesse ‘Flex’ Labreck set several records while competing in track and field at Messalonskee High School and the University of Maine, and now she’s established herself as one of the top competitors in the country on ‘American Ninja Warrior.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Two adults, 5 minors charged following weekend vandalism at Oakland schools, police say
Those taken into custody face charges of burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and criminal mischief after damage was found either in or around Messalonskee High School and two other nearby schools.
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Pickup crash in Oakland on Monday leads to power outage affecting some 3,000 CMP customers
The pickup wrecked in the evening on High Street, leading to a fire and downed power lines.
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Local students earn degrees from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Maeve Gurnis of Fryeburg graduated cum laude with […]