With CBD oil facility looking to expand into Oakland, council debates town’s ability to regulate

A hemp processor wants to build a cannabidiol extraction laboratory at the former Guardian Building facility on Kennedy Memorial Drive; the processor's attorney and Oakland councilors clashed over whether the practice is legal under state law.

Mother of Oakland woman shot by police in 2017 files wrongful death suit

Jessica Fagre filed the lawsuit on behalf of her daughter, Ambroshia Fagre, who was shot and killed in 2017 as police investigated a home invasion in which her boyfriend was a suspect.

Messalonskee’s Larsen to receive 2019 Principal’s Award

St. Lawrence University dean’s list

Snowball Gala benefit set for March 15 in Oakland

Rochester Institute of Technology fall semester dean’s list

Empty Bowls fundraiser set for March 8

Nominations requested for Governor’s Awards

Maine Arts Academy receives gift

Oakland receives grant to explore improvements to downtown internet access

The town has received $15,000 from the Maine Community Foundation, which it will use to evaluate Oakland's existing broadband infrastructure and identify opportunities.