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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Oakland
This is the second Camden National Bank robbery in less than 2 weeks in central Maine.
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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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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.
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Effort underway to restore Oakland hall built in wake of Civil War
Memorial Hall, one of the oldest and most unique structures in central Maine, is the focus of renovations meant to breathe new life into historic building.