Photos: Taking the plunge in support of Alfond Youth and Community Center

Painted and costumed Polar Plunge participants leap into Messalonskee Lake on Saturday as a fundraiser for the Alfond Youth and Community Center during its 30th annual Polar Plunge at the Pressey House in Oakland. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.

A double-dip of new business fills differing needs on KMD in Oakland

Former electrician and candy shop owner Dan Swett is on to a new venture with his niece and longtime colleague.

Oakland’s Knight member of St. Lawrence University’s Psi Chi

Oakland police investigate high school, business burglaries

A lot of windows were discovered broken early Monday at Messalonskee High School, and the Early Bird Restaurant and Oakland House of Pizza were broken into as well, according to Deputy Chief Rick Stubbert of the Oakland police.

RSU 18 sponsors Summer Meals Program

The program will run through Aug. 9 at nine sites located in China, Oakland, Belgrade Lakes and Rome.