Oakland News

The Maine Beer and Wine Distributors Association , formerly known as the Maine Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association , gathered for their annual meeting on December 21, 2009.

Gov. John E. Baldacci recently announced the following nominations and reappointments.

Deahna Giguere, daughter of Charles Giguere of Oakland and Gayle Giguere of Waterville, spent the fall 2009 semester studying abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa through a program run by Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vt.

William T. Hunt Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at the Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix on Christmas Day 2009.

Three shoplifting cases, at two local stores, within six hours of each other, resulting in civil summonses for six people.

Most schools are closed for the holiday. But Messalonskee High School in Oakland has opened its doors to the community.

Rep. Patsy Crockett, D-Augusta, announced Sunday, Nov. 15, that she is running for the Senate District 24 seat being vacated by Senate President Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell, D-Vassalboro. Senate District 24 includes Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro.

November and turkeys are as synonymous as apples and pie. This month the images of turkeys seem to be everywhere.

Area students have enrolled this fall at Colby College. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby's rigorous academics, rich cultural life, and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion.

University of Maine ORONO - - The University Continuing Education Association New England selected University of Maine senior Lauren Sterling of Waterville as the Outstanding Continuing Education Student from New England.

A Marine major from Belgrade is one of the nine people feared killed in a mid-air collision off the California Coast.

H1N1 virus has hit the central Maine schools. At least two students who attend Waterville and Oakland schools have tested positive for H1N1 recently, according to school superintendents.

Kennebec Valley Community College hosted a new event Friday, Oct. 16, designed to boost aspirations for boys.

David Rollins, an at-large member of the Augusta City Council, is being challenged in the Nov.

A potential buyer waiting in the wings, town officials are preparing to implement a $200,000 federal grant to partially remediate hazardous materials at the former Cascade Woolen Mill.

The Kennebec Valley Chordsmen will hold its 37th Annual Barbershop Harmony Show at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Contact: Matt Jacobson, President & CEO, Maine & Company 871-0234 mjacobson@maineco.org Mark Nolan, Oakland Call Center General Manager, T-Mobile 859-8073 Mark.Nolan@T-Mobile.com Dianna Fletcher, Fletcher-Media 831-8148 dianna@fletcher-media.com October 5, 2009 Oakland, ME: T-Mobile, the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG, is hiring 130 ...

The members of an Augusta credit union have rejected plans to give up their tax-exempt status and merge with a local bank.

Mobile has plans to hire about 100 more people to work at its call center here. Already among the area's largest work forces, the company then would have about 825 employees at its FirstPark location.

Beverly Ingraham was guest of honor at her 80th birthday party Saturday night. The event was attended by family and friends.