Oakland Lions offers lobster bake tickets

The event is planned for Aug. 19 at the town’s Waterfront Park.

Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police

A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.

Thousands expected to turn out this weekend for OakFest 2023 in Oakland

The two-day celebration kicks off Friday evening with a parade downtown.

Local students graduate from University of Vermont

Oakland’s Oakfest scheduled for July 28-29

Oakland student earns spot on Coastal Carolina University dean’s list

Oakland student makes Ohio University dean’s list

The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed

The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.

Oakland eyes changes to intersection where traffic wrecks are too common

Officials are considering whether traffic lights should be installed where Fairfield Street meets Gagnon Road, an intersection that's seen 16 wrecks in five years.

Man arrested after allegedly selling fentanyl to informant from Oakland garage

Brian Ouellette, 52, faces a felony aggravated trafficking charge after allegedly selling $500 worth of the synthetic opioid.