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Published
May 23, 2023

Water advisory lifted as officials say public water in Waterville area safe to consume again

The Kennebec Water District had issued the advisory Monday after firefighting foam used to combat a fire at an apartment complex seeped into the public water system.
Published
May 16, 2023

As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake

The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
Published
April 5, 2023

Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant

Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.
Published
February 21, 2023

Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges

Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Published
January 24, 2023

Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer

Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted "to make a difference in the lives of others."

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Published
January 21, 2023

Oakland man arrested on kidnapping and other charges after high-speed chase

Brian Charette, 43, of Oakland, was being held Saturday in Kennebec County jail in Augusta, awaiting arraignment by a judge on Monday, according to Waterville interim police Chief Bill Bonney.
Published
December 21, 2022

Cincinnati-based manufacturer acquires Benton company, plans facility at FirstPark in Oakland

The agreement between Meyer Tool Inc. and B&B Precise Products Inc. is expected to allow B&B to raise capital for a $3 million, 15,000-square-foot expansion of its facility on Route 100 in Benton.
Published
December 19, 2022

Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Oakland

This is the second Camden National Bank robbery in less than 2 weeks in central Maine.
Published
November 20, 2022

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.
Published
November 11, 2022

In the Marines, he said, he learned to listen

Chris Duffy has coached youth football for almost a decade, and credits his time in the service with teaching him a lot about patience and discipline.