Evan Belanger

Staff Writer

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Published
January 15, 2015

Oakland sewers carry too much ‘clean’ water

Officials say 65 percent of the water in the town’s sewer system is clean rainwater that is treated unnecessarily at a cost of more than $70,000.
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January 14, 2015

Oakland officials compiling costs to transform church into municipal building

Voters will decide whether to go through with the purchase and retrofitting at Town Meeting on May 5.
Published
January 11, 2015

As oil prices plummet, central Mainers reap the benefits

Despite big drops in gasoline and heating oil prices, Waterville area businesses aren’t cheering yet.
Published
January 8, 2015

Oakland makes offer to buy St. Theresa buildings

The rectory would be used as the town office and the church building, which closed in 2012, could include a community center and meeting space.
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January 6, 2015

Waterville mayor urges community to come together

Despite the problems the city faces, Nick Isgro struck a positive note in his inaugural address.
Published
January 4, 2015

Clinton librarian organizing event to mark anniversary of Civil War

Capt. Charles W. Billings of the 20th Maine is receiving special attention as the highest ranking regimental officer to fall at Little Round Top at Gettysburg.
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January 3, 2015

Fire displaces family of five in Clinton

The structure is still standing, but the fire chief said damage is extensive enough to deem the home a total loss.
Published
January 2, 2015

Central Maine lakes get national exposure this weekend

A televised professional fishing competition waged in August in Oakland, Belgrade and China debuts on the Outdoor Channel.
Published
January 1, 2015

Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomes Adam Kevin Oberton as first baby

Kimberly Ballanceau and John Oberton’s son was born two days late to grab first 2015 birth at the hospital honors
Published
December 31, 2014

Police charge Massachusetts man with Fairfield robbery

Police identified Antonio Ricardo Nobre as the robbery suspect with the help of store security camera footage, the sheriff’s department and tips from the public.