Stories about Buckfield

RSU 10 taxes going up, despite significant cuts

DIXFIELD — At the second of three public hearings on a proposed RSU 10 2012-13 budget Wednesday night, attendees learned that more than 50 positions will have been eliminated since the former SADs 21, 39 and 43 merged three years ago if the $35 million budget... 2

RSU 10 budget explained

BUCKFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward met with 25 residents in the Town Office to explain the proposed 2012-13 budget Tuesday night. Ward said that the actual amount for each budget article will be set by vote of citizens at the District Budget Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, ...

Paris woman injured in tumble after deck collapses

PARIS — A woman was injured Monday afternoon when the deck she was standing on collapsed beneath her, and she tumbled about 25 feet down a steep embankment toward Stony Brook. Eight firefighters, along with EMTs and police officers used a metal rescue basket and ropes to pull Beverly...

RSU 10 staff, community brainstorm ideas for future

MEXICO — An all-day discussion Friday on the future of RSU 10 brought forth two major ideas: build a regional high school and an elementary school for the Rumford-Mexico area. About 50 ... 1

Sleight of hand: Two world-class jugglers will entertain in Buckfield

BUCKFIELD — Renowned jugglers Jay Gilligan and Wes Peden will launch a 21-city tour of the United States and Canada with a performance at Buckfield Junior Senior High School. The show will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 21. "Shoebox Tour 2012" is a compilation of new material in the &ldquo...

HS Baseball: A change of direction for unbeaten Bucks

BUCKFIELD — Fielding practice began on a rare sun-drenched spring afternoon behind Buckfield High School, and the Bucks were clearly enjoying themselves. There was a lot of chatter, only occasionally interrupted when coach Joe McLaughlin makes a point to one of the players. "W...

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Lake front clean-up NORWAY — Fourteen people braved the hatching black flies to help pick up litter and rake at Lake Pennesseewassee Park during the annual spring clean up. The volunteers represented themselves, New Balance, Cub Scout Pack 130, Don’s Redemption...

Buckfield voters to choose meeting procedure

BUCKFIELD — Voters at the annual town meeting June 16 will decide on a parliamentary procedure for the meeting, selectmen decided Monday night. Interim Town Manager Dana Lee got board approval for Article 2, which leaves it up to residents to choose the parliamentary procedure to fol...

H.S. softball: Bucks sweep doubleheader

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Local post offices may have to cut hours

PARIS — Scores of area post offices, including some under consideration for closure, may have their hours cut under a plan to reduce the U. S. Postal Service deficit by nearly $500 million annually. The plan will keep post offices in Paris Hill, North Waterford, Danville in Auburn, S... 2