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Town of Oakland Creates New Tax Increment Finance District to Support Downtown Revitalization

30-Year TIF Allows the Municipality to Incentivize Growth, Business Development, Expansion, and Retention. Oakland, ME 5/25/23 –...

May 25, 2023

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Effort underway to restore Oakland hall built in wake of Civil War

Oakland – Memorial Hall, one of the oldest and most unique structures in central Maine, is the focus of renovations meant to breathe new...

August 29, 2022

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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine

Oakland, Fairfield – Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as...

December 1, 2021

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With one park completed, Oakland turns attention to more recreational space

Oakland – Oakland Overlook Park, with views of the western Maine mountains, opened over the summer. Town officials are now focusing...

November 16, 2021

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Dental practice powered by Colby College alums moving to Oakland’s FirstPark

Oakland – Dr. Anna O’Keefe is moving the practice from Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville to FirstPark, where officials are...

June 28, 2021

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Oakland Police debuting electric cars for administrative use

Oakland – The cars come at no initial cost to Oakland’s taxpayers thanks to an Efficiency Maine program....

May 12, 2021

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Messalonskee High School receives its free, fully equipped esports lab as part of national contest

Oakland – The High School Esports League and Army National Guard announced 25 winners from across the country including...

May 11, 2021

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PR: Shane Savage Named CMGC 2020 Developer of the Year

Waterville – Central Maine Growth Council is proud to present its annual 2020 Developer of the Year to Shane Savage, R.Ph., co-owner...

December 14, 2020

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Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program

Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of...

July 14, 2020

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PR: CMGC Launches Regional Small Business Resiliency Grant to Deploy Relief Funding

WATERVILLE – Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) has opened applications to its Waterville Region Small Business Grant (WRSBG), a new...

July 14, 2020

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