Oakland, ME Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,602.

Population (male): 1,364

Population (female): 1,238

Median Age: 50.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $813.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oakland: 90.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Oakland, Maine as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oakland is 218 to 1.>

Elevation: 238 feet

Races:
      White alone - 2,486 - 95.5%
      Hispanic - 48 - 1.8%
      Two or more races - 30 - 1.2%
      Asian alone - 18 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.4%
      Black alone - 8 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.04%

Farmers were attracted by the town's fertile soil for cultivation, grazing and dairy farming. Chief crops were hay, fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers were drawn because of the water power provided by the Messalonskee Stream. Before 1800, Jonathan Coombs built a sawmill and gristmill. The Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad arrived in 1849, spurring Oakland to boom as a mill town. With several manufacturers of farm implements, it became known as the axe and scythe capital of New England. Other factories produced canned goods, tinware, carriages, furniture, tools, machinery, woolens, lumber, coffins, leather, boots and shoes. There was a granite quarry. In 1872, Oakland became the southern terminal of the Somerset Railroad, connecting first to North Anson, then to Bingham, and finally to Moosehead Lake. But after economic changes, new businesses replaced the agricultural equipment industry, including Valley Distributors, Industrial Metal Recycling, Charlie's Log Cabin and Wrabacon.

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Recognitions and Certifications

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Oakland, Maine Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Oakland, ME

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Oakland ME and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 3.6 miles

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202
Clarkston, MI 48346
Categories: Clarkston MI

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 4.6 miles

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
Categories: CLARKSTON MI

2253 HAMPTON ST 6.8 miles

2253 HAMPTON ST
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
Categories: WHITE LAKE MI

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 7.6 miles

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

5800 Highland Rd 7.9 miles

5800 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

290 W WALTON BLVD 9.6 miles

290 W WALTON BLVD
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

385 N LAPEER RD 10.4 miles

385 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

318 N LAPEER RD 10.4 miles

318 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

1375 S LAPEER RD 10.7 miles

1375 S LAPEER RD
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Categories: LAKE ORION MI

1424 S Lapeer Rd, 10.8 miles

1424 S Lapeer Rd,
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Categories: Lake Orion MI

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 10.8 miles

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 11.0 miles

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202
Waterford, MI 48328
Categories: Waterford MI

12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701 11.0 miles

12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

2455 Union Lake Rd, 11.6 miles

2455 Union Lake Rd,
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Categories: Commerce Township MI

461 W HURON ST 11.8 miles

461 W HURON ST
PONTIAC, MI 48341
Categories: PONTIAC MI

31 OAKLAND AVE 11.9 miles

31 OAKLAND AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48342
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1915 N PERRY ST 12.1 miles

1915 N PERRY ST
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1360 S MILFORD RD 12.6 miles

1360 S MILFORD RD
HIGHLAND, MI 48357
Categories: HIGHLAND MI

3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B 12.8 miles

3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

8401 HOLLY RD 13.0 miles

8401 HOLLY RD
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13 13.4 miles

12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 13.4 miles

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

3220 W SILVER LAKE RD 14.3 miles

3220 W SILVER LAKE RD
FENTON, MI 48430
Categories: FENTON MI

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 14.6 miles

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Categories: Bloomfield Hills MI

2191 S BLVD 14.8 miles

2191 S BLVD
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

2313 E HILL RD 16.1 miles

2313 E HILL RD
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

6011 Porter Rd, 16.1 miles

6011 Porter Rd,
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Categories: Grand Blanc MI

5494 S Dort Hwy 16.2 miles

5494 S Dort Hwy
Flint, MI 48507
Categories: Flint MI

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 16.7 miles

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

11554 HIGHLAND RD 16.7 miles

11554 HIGHLAND RD
HARTLAND, MI 48353
Categories: HARTLAND MI

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 16.7 miles

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 16.8 miles

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

11166 HIGHLAND RD 16.9 miles

11166 HIGHLAND RD
HARTLAND, MI 48353
Categories: HARTLAND MI

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 16.9 miles

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 17.0 miles

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

2377 S LINDEN RD 17.3 miles

2377 S LINDEN RD
FLINT, MI 48532
Categories: FLINT MI

2265 S LINDEN RD STE A 17.3 miles

2265 S LINDEN RD STE A
FLINT, MI 48532
Categories: FLINT MI

1097 S State Rd, Unit 2 17.5 miles

1097 S State Rd, Unit 2
Davison, MI 48423
Categories: Davison MI

29600 S WIXOM RD 17.6 miles

29600 S WIXOM RD
WIXOM, MI 48393
Categories: WIXOM MI

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 18.5 miles

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

1398 ROSS LN 18.5 miles

1398 ROSS LN
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 18.6 miles

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Categories: FARMINGTON HILLS MI

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 18.6 miles

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

3021 S DORT HWY STE A 18.7 miles

3021 S DORT HWY STE A
FLINT, MI 48507
Categories: FLINT MI

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 18.7 miles

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

1459 S CENTER RD 19.2 miles

1459 S CENTER RD
BURTON, MI 48509
Categories: BURTON MI

30488 MILFORD RD 19.3 miles

30488 MILFORD RD
NEW HUDSON, MI 48165
Categories: NEW HUDSON MI

4067 East Court St, Suite 4 19.6 miles

4067 East Court St, Suite 4
Burton, MI 48509
Categories: Burton MI

1515 W ATHERTON RD 19.7 miles

1515 W ATHERTON RD
FLINT, MI 48507
Categories: FLINT MI

944 BALDWIN RD STE D 19.8 miles

944 BALDWIN RD STE D
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 19.8 miles

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117
Southfield, MI 48034
Categories: Southfield MI

3273 Davison Rd, Suite 6 19.9 miles

3273 Davison Rd, Suite 6
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 19.9 miles

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 20.0 miles

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

1460 N CENTER RD 20.3 miles

1460 N CENTER RD
BURTON, MI 48509
Categories: BURTON MI

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 20.3 miles

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105
TROY, MI 48084
Categories: TROY MI

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 20.4 miles

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER 20.6 miles

47601 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B230 THE OUTPATIENT CENTER
NOVI, MI 48374
Categories: NOVI MI

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 20.7 miles

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

649 S SAGINAW ST 20.8 miles

649 S SAGINAW ST
FLINT, MI 48502
Categories: FLINT MI

2284 S BALLENGER HWY STE 2 21.0 miles

2284 S BALLENGER HWY STE 2
FLINT, MI 48503
Categories: FLINT MI

5180 DEQUINDRE RD 21.2 miles

5180 DEQUINDRE RD
UTICA, MI 48316
Categories: UTICA MI

1254 N MAIN ST 21.4 miles

1254 N MAIN ST
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

1375 N MAIN ST 21.4 miles

1375 N MAIN ST
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 21.5 miles

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
Categories: FARMINGTON MI

1 Hurley Plaza 21.6 miles

1 Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
Categories: Flint MI

401 S BALLENGER HWY 22.2 miles

401 S BALLENGER HWY
FLINT, MI 48532
Categories: FLINT MI

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 22.2 miles

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

237 Davis Lake Rd, 22.2 miles

237 Davis Lake Rd,
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 22.3 miles

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1
Clawson, MI 48017
Categories: Clawson MI

1663 STEPHENSON HWY 22.3 miles

1663 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 170 22.5 miles

2305 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 170
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
Categories: BRIGHTON MI

2300 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 120 22.5 miles

2300 GENOA BUSINESS PARK DR STE 120
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
Categories: BRIGHTON MI

80650 VAN DYKE RD 22.6 miles

80650 VAN DYKE RD
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
Categories: BRUCE TWP MI

7960 GRAND RIVER RD STE 100 22.6 miles

7960 GRAND RIVER RD STE 100
BRIGHTON, MI 48114
Categories: BRIGHTON MI

G1071 N Ballenger Hwy, Suite 101 22.7 miles

G1071 N Ballenger Hwy, Suite 101
Flint, MI 48504
Categories: Flint MI

21800 HAGGERTY RD 22.7 miles

21800 HAGGERTY RD
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
Categories: NORTHVILLE MI

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 22.7 miles

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102
Troy, MI 48083
Categories: Troy MI

1794 N Lapeer Rd Ste D 22.8 miles

1794 N Lapeer Rd Ste D
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

8580 W GRAND RIVER AVE 23.0 miles

8580 W GRAND RIVER AVE
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
Categories: BRIGHTON MI

1224 W 14 MILE RD 23.1 miles

1224 W 14 MILE RD
CLAWSON, MI 48017
Categories: CLAWSON MI

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 23.1 miles

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

39333 Van Dyke 23.2 miles

39333 Van Dyke
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 23.3 miles

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

6015 19 MILE RD 23.3 miles

6015 19 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

26185 GREENFIELD RD 23.5 miles

26185 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 23.6 miles

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

5080 Villa Linde Parkway, Suite 3 23.6 miles

5080 Villa Linde Parkway, Suite 3
Flint, MI 48532
Categories: Flint MI

37595 7 MILE RD 23.7 miles

37595 7 MILE RD
LIVONIA, MI 48152
Categories: LIVONIA MI

22316 PONTIAC TRL 24.1 miles

22316 PONTIAC TRL
SOUTH LYON, MI 48178
Categories: SOUTH LYON MI

1397 S Linden Rd, Suite E 24.1 miles

1397 S Linden Rd, Suite E
Flint, MI 48532
Categories: Flint MI

51863 SCHOENHERR RD 24.2 miles

51863 SCHOENHERR RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 24.4 miles

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

22341 W 8 Mile Rd 24.5 miles

22341 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
Categories: Detroit MI

425 PARK AVE 24.6 miles

425 PARK AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

1021 KARL GREIMEL DR 24.6 miles

1021 KARL GREIMEL DR
BRIGHTON, MI 48116
Categories: BRIGHTON MI

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 24.6 miles

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Categories: Madison Heights MI

40732 VAN DYKE AVE 24.7 miles

40732 VAN DYKE AVE
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Oakland, ME - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in Oakland, ME.
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Oakland Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Oakland ME, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Oakland Information

Local Area Info: Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football franchise based in Oakland, California. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. Founded on January 30, 1960, they played their first regular season game on September 11, 1960, as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) which merged with the NFL in 1970.

The Raiders' off-field fortunes have varied considerably over the years. The team's first three years of operation (1960–1962) were marred by poor on-field performance, financial difficulties, and spotty attendance. In 1963, however, the Raiders' fortunes improved dramatically with the introduction of head coach (and eventual owner) Al Davis. In 1967, after several years of improvement, the Raiders reached the postseason for the first time. The team would go on to win its first (and only) AFL Championship that year; in doing so, the Raiders advanced to Super Bowl II, where they were soundly defeated by the Green Bay Packers. Since 1963, the team has won 15 division titles (three AFL and 12 NFL), four AFC Championships (1976, 1980, 1983, and 2002), one AFL Championship (1967), and three Super Bowl Championships (XI, XV, and XVIII). At the end of the NFL's 2018 season, the Raiders boasted a lifetime regular season record of 466 wins, 423 losses, and 11 ties; their lifetime playoff record currently stands at 25 wins and 19 losses.

The team departed Oakland to play in Los Angeles from the 1982 season until the 1994 season before returning to Oakland at the start of the 1995 season. Al Davis owned the team from 1972 until his death in 2011. Control of the franchise was then given to Al's son Mark Davis.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2010: 2,602.

Population (male): 1,364

Population (female): 1,238

Median Age: 50.3 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $813.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oakland: 90.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Oakland, Maine as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oakland is 218 to 1.>

Elevation: 238 feet

Races:
      White alone - 2,486 - 95.5%
      Hispanic - 48 - 1.8%
      Two or more races - 30 - 1.2%
      Asian alone - 18 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.4%
      Black alone - 8 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.04%

Farmers were attracted by the town's fertile soil for cultivation, grazing and dairy farming. Chief crops were hay, fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers were drawn because of the water power provided by the Messalonskee Stream. Before 1800, Jonathan Coombs built a sawmill and gristmill. The Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad arrived in 1849, spurring Oakland to boom as a mill town. With several manufacturers of farm implements, it became known as the axe and scythe capital of New England. Other factories produced canned goods, tinware, carriages, furniture, tools, machinery, woolens, lumber, coffins, leather, boots and shoes. There was a granite quarry. In 1872, Oakland became the southern terminal of the Somerset Railroad, connecting first to North Anson, then to Bingham, and finally to Moosehead Lake. But after economic changes, new businesses replaced the agricultural equipment industry, including Valley Distributors, Industrial Metal Recycling, Charlie's Log Cabin and Wrabacon.