The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
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Photos, video: Oakland principal kisses a pig after students exceed reading challenge
Jennifer McGee, principal of Atwood Primary School in Oakland, gave a smooch to Petunia the pig after her students more than doubled their reading challenge goal.
Husson University Online names local students to dean’s list
BANGOR — Four local students have been named to the dean’s list by Husson University Online. Olivia Brooke Roy of Augusta is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Reilley Paige Fleck of Oakland is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Lukas Knight of Waterville is enrolled in the Bachelor […]
Husson University Online recognizes local president’s list students
BANGOR — Four local students have been named to the president’s list by Husson University Online. Suzanne Dawson of Bridgton is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in business administration program. Caitlin Kearney of Lewiston is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Tarra Leigh Bouchard of Livermore Falls is enrolled in the […]
Tufts University recognizes local dean’s list students
MEDFORD, Mass. — Three local students haves been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Tufts University. They are Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, class of 2023; Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale, class of 2025; and Bella Wallingford of Oakland, class of 2026. Dean’s list honors at Tufts require a semester grade point average of […]
Local students make Tufts University dean’s list
MEDFORD, Mass. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Tufts University. They are Kyle Bouchard of Raymond, class of 2023; Martin Horne of Pownal, class of 2025; Culiandra Nero of South Paris, class of 2025; Aidan Sweeney of Gray, class of 2024; and Bella Wallingford of Oakland, […]
Two local students make Bryant University dean’s list
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Two local students have made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Bryant University. They are Jonathan Christopher of Oakland and Aidan Knowlan of Winthrop. To earn a place on the dean’s list, students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. Check out […]
Fire destroys 3 homes on shore of North Pond in Smithfield
The seasonal homes toward the north end of the pond were destroyed Thursday in a blaze that drew at least three-dozen firefighters from the region.
Crews contain propane blaze set off by fuel leak at Waterville pump station
The early Friday morning blaze happened at the Dead River Shell Station at 500 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”