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.

Girls Youth Soccer Mentoring Day set for Oakland Sept. 23

Messaloskee girls will host the event in memory of Cassidy Charette.

Supporters rally for suspended Oakland town manager

The Town Council placed Ella Bowman on paid administrative leave Aug. 23, and she still does not know the details as to why, except that it was because of an employee complaint.

Oakland youth crowned Miss Aroostook Young Teen 2024

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 town manager says her suspension involves employee complaint

Town Manager Ella Bowman said she was notified Friday in a letter sent by Town Council Chairman Michael Perkins that she was placed on administrative leave earlier this week because of a complaint filed by municipal worker.

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.