Morning Oakland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Art in the Morning: Spring Flowers - Oakland, ME 2026
- Grow Your Own Organic Garden
- 15th Annual One in Five 5K at FirstPark
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.
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Saturday April 18
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Grow Your Own Organic Garden
Messalonskee High School , 131 Messalonskee High Dr , Oakland
10:00 am
Sunday April 26
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15th Annual One in Five 5K
FirstPark , 46 First Park Dr C , Oakland
9:00 am
Monday April 27
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From Flour to Flavor: Crafting Authentic Potstickers (Messalolnskee HS)
Messalonskee High School , 131 Messalonskee High Dr , Oakland
5:30 pm
Monday May 11
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Dumpling Artistry: Mastering Fancy Folding Techniques (Messalonskee HS)
Messalonskee High School , 131 Messalonskee High Dr , Oakland
5:30 pm
Saturday May 16
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Chunky Crocheted Basket
Messalonskee High School , 131 Messalonskee High Dr , Oakland
9:30 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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April 2026 Collector Select
Poulin's Antiques & Auctions , 199 Skowhegan Rd , Fairfield
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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2026 Maine Culinary Fest
Augusta Civic Center , 76 Community Dr , Augusta
9:00 am
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Maine Culinary Festival
Augusta Civic Center , 76 Community Dr , Augusta
9:00 am
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Waterville Moves
Green Street Park , Green St , Waterville
9:30 am
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Little Kid Flicks
Maine Film Center , 93 Main St , Waterville
2:30 pm
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NYICFF: LITTLE KID FLICKS
Maine Film Center , 93 Main St , Waterville
2:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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RSU 18 posted a job opening for Boys Varsity Soccer Coach in Oakland. Apply here.
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CBRE posted a job opening for Janitor/Porter in Waterville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waterville
- Thomas College baseball surprises Waterville woman ahead of 101st birthday (wabi.tv)
- Officials face pressure from residents to address Waterville fire site (wgme.com)
- Maine Ice Skating Event This Weekend Supports Waterville Project Graduation (ultimatemaine.com)
Skowhegan
- 12-year-old girl from Skowhegan found safe three days after she went missing (wmtw.com)
Ok Oakland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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