Blue Christmas Ceremony set for Oakland Dec. 21

Stubbert to become Oakland police chief in February, replacing Michael Tracy, who plans to retire

Deputy Oakland police Chief Charles 'Rick' Stubbert III, 53, will replace police Chief Michael Tracy who has worked for Oakland Police Department for 43 years, the last 22 as chief.

Waterville police investigate Oakland plow truck, pedestrian collision

The Waterville Police Department covered the incident because it involved an Oakland town employee driving a public works truck.

Firefighter training facility in Fairfield graduates first recruits

The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.

Oakland man sentenced for high-speed police chase, eludes kidnapping charges after one alleged victim dies

Brian Charette Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from police chase in January in the Waterville area and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, even as he escaped prosecution of more serious kidnapping charges because one woman died and another didn't show up in court.

Oakland’s longtime deputy fire chief, ‘local hero’ dies

Vaughn Farnham first began responding to fires at the age of 13, with his father, and 'was born to be a firefighter,' his family says.

Messalonskee High School lists honor roll students

Oakland Town Council quietly appoints new town manager

Town councilors Wednesday did not seek public input, or even indicate they would be voting on a new manager, before promoting Kelly Pinney-Michaud.

Oakland Town Council approves revaluation payment schedule

Councilors approved the payment plan Wednesday for a $340,000 townwide revaluation that's scheduled for 2026.

Oakland Legion service project benefits homeschool