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The fires haven't caused much damage, but they tie up resources from multiple towns.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Residents weighed in on the value of the Oakland Public Library at the annual budget meeting.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Maine CDC reports sixth measles case of 2026, warns of potential exposure at MaineGeneral Express Care in W...
State health officials reported a case of measles in a Somerset County resident, the sixth confirmed measles case in Maine this year.
Sep 17, 2026Open source
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'A Texas Carol' is set for Madison, 12/OC plan Sidney concert, The Playhouse at Waterville Station is set to host Alice Limoges, Trombone Shorty scheduled to...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
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The High Kings and a Waterville Rocks concerts are set for Waterville, Oren Robinson plans Gardiner show, Alison Krauss & Union Station prepare for Sidney co...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Graham Platner discusses impacts to Maine rural healthcare, criticizes Susan Collins over funding
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner held a press conference in Waterville Wednesday on rural healthcare nearly one year after the One Big Beautif...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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The Monmouth Fair opens Wednesday, The Wooten Brothers plan Waterville concert, Mr. Drew and his Animals Too will be in Augusta, Patton Oswalt prepares for G...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Ticonic Bridge set to open Wednesday night
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Ticonic Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow over the Kennebec River is opening back.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Sidney Planning Board approves Amazon distribution center on Waterville town line
Amazon has two centers in Maine, and it’s now hoping to build a distribution center along the Waterville-Sidney town line, and a warehouse in Gorham.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Waterville hosts farewell ceremony before cutting down final elm tree
Maine's "Elm City" needs to find a new nickname, as the last elm tree is Waterville is set to be cut down.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Officials say the driver of a Hyundai lost control and struck two other vehicles Saturday night.
Oct 19, 2026Open source
52-year-old Vassalboro man dies after ATV hits rock, officials say
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says a Vassalboro man died in an ATV crash on Friday night.
May 9, 2026Open source
Maine Warden Service investigating fatal ATV crash in Vassalboro
VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) - Maine Game Wardens are investigating a fatal ATV crash in Vassalboro.
May 9, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer's last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
May 13, 2026Open source
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Oakland is in Kennebec County, Maine.
Region: Maine
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04963
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
Coordinates
44.5172900, -69.7400820
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