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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man arrested after leading police on car, foot chase in Waterville, police say

Tymberlin Peaslee, 18, has been arrested after he led police on a car and foot chase, crashed his vehicle and damaged two other cars just after midnight Saturday morning, police said.

State officials work to remove old Maine Central Railroad lines to make way for rail trail

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands hopes to have contract signed soon to remove rails for recreational trail from Oakland to Embden.

Oakland woman indicted in November death of her toddler son

A Kennebec County grand jury on Thursday alleged that Ashley Malloy, 21, recklessly or with criminal negligence caused the death of 14-month-old Karson Malloy.

Oakland student makes Ohio University dean’s list

Warmer, rainier winters limit riding season for Maine snowmobiling clubs

The snowmobiling season began about six weeks late this winter, and weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain the state’s 14,000 miles of riding trails.