The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed

The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.

Oakland eyes changes to intersection where traffic wrecks are too common

Officials are considering whether traffic lights should be installed where Fairfield Street meets Gagnon Road, an intersection that's seen 16 wrecks in five years.

Man arrested after allegedly selling fentanyl to informant from Oakland garage

Brian Ouellette, 52, faces a felony aggravated trafficking charge after allegedly selling $500 worth of the synthetic opioid.

Couple take on million-dollar retirement project to boost downtown Oakland

Don and Jean Ponitz are fixing up the Bank Block building on Main Street, with the hope of attracting a restaurant and other businesses to town.

Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students

Police charge 5 over past month in central Maine drug trafficking cases

The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office confiscated nearly 4 pounds of drugs and seized more than $10,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

Reporting Aside: Oakland man extends kindness to students from afar

Gil Roy has hosted more than two-dozen foreign exchange students from around the world in the last 14 years and has two more coming this summer, Amy Calder writes.

Oakland-area school district to offer summer meals for youths

Messalonskee High School names top 10 seniors for class of ’23

Joanna Zhang is class valedictorian, and Sophie Mihm is salutatorian.

Local students make Clarkson University dean’s list