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.’
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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 […]
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Girls Scouts of Maine honors members, awards $22.5K in scholarships
Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual celebration May 7 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, where Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were honored for their significant accomplishments. Achievements celebrated include the Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, the two highest honors a Girl Scout can earn; GSME Future Leaders Scholarships, with a total of […]
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Hepatitis A exposure warning at Oakland restaurant is second this week involving food service in central Maine
A case of acute hepatitis was identified in a worker who handled food at the Waterville Country Club’s Nineteen 16 Restaurant in Oakland between April 26 and May 17, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Oakland man dies in motorcycle crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Alan Rose, 37, and his motorcycle went airborne Saturday after the bike hit an embankment.
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State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Oakland woman pleads not guilty in drug-induced death of her toddler son
Ashley Malloy’s 14-month-old, Karson, died in November 2021 from complications due to the combined effects of fentanyl and tramadol, officials said.
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Oakland voters to decide at annual meeting whether to go to full-time fire operation
The Town Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.