Amy Calder: There are a lot of odd, quirky, peculiar road names

Central Maine is home to lots of unusual street and road names, but the town of Skowhegan takes the cake for the most whimsical, columnist Amy Calder writes.

Oakland plans fall foliage trip for Oct. 3

Diaper drive helps families in need

Alfond youth center announces food programs

Oakland to install solar array atop former landfill, cutting town’s electric bill

The move follows a state-wide trend to turn otherwise unusable land into a cost-saving resource for the community.

Brewery-inspired CBD coffee shop open for business in Oakland

The Warehouse, at 826 Kennedy Memorial Drive, was given the green light Friday to sell coffee infused with cannabidiol made on-site.

The Loyal Biscuit Co. opens store in Hallowell

Central Maine business briefs: Oakland Business Committee raises $500 for ShineOnCass Foundation to support local school food pantries; and MDIFW’s Fisheries and Hatcheries sections honor outstanding employees.

Communities keep diverting trash as they wait for planned Hampden facility

Officials say the long-term benefits of perfecting the state-of-the-art equipment are worth the wait, and local towns claim the delay has not caused much trouble for them.

Oakland to poll community on internet service as it looks to improve broadband access

A couple of Main Street business owners noted that they are excited about the prospect of infrastructure improvements, as their businesses hinge on strong internet service.

DNA evidence leads to arrest and conviction of Oakland pharmacy robber

Prosecutors say Michael Algiere robbed the Oakland Pharmacy on Halloween 2007, but investigators weren't able to match his DNA to evidence from the scene until 2017.