Photo Album: Lewiston Blue Devils are the boys state soccer champions

With about a minute left in the first overtime session, Tegra Mbele kicked the goal that gave the Blue Devils a 3-2 victory over Deering in the Class A boys soccer state championship Saturday at Messalonskee High School.

Oakland mother whose 14-month-old son died of drug overdose to serve 4 years in prison

Ashley Malloy, 23, was sentenced Monday on manslaughter and drug trafficking charges in connection with the death of her son, Karson.

Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington

Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow's municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.

Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash

Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.

Oakland woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in her toddler’s drug-induced death

Ashley Malloy, 22, remains out on bail and is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.

Man whose body was found on Winslow riverbank was caring person who fell into addiction, father says

John Lessard Sr. said Tuesday that his son, John Lessard Jr., also was a gifted athlete and outdoors enthusiast, but one that ultimately was unable to overcome drug addiction.

Spirits flow in Oakland during Maine Open Winery Day

The celebration of local wineries seeks to encourage people to visit local wineries and try different products made with ingredients sourced from within the state.

Oakland council places town manager on administrative leave with no explanation

Town Manager Ella Bowman was placed on leave Wednesday after an executive session that was not publicized on the Town Council agenda, and she says she was given no explanation for the move.

Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police

A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.

University of Vermont names local graduates