FARMINGTON — Randall Gifford, the founder of the iconic Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream that began as a small dairy in Skowhegan, has died at the age of 90. Gifford passed away Monday, May 21. He started the business with his wife, Audrey, after buying a small dairy farm in Farmington in 1971. Both had grown […]
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H.S. baseball: Richmond fights off Buckfield's challenge
Richmond baserunner Matt Rines, left, dives back to second base in time to beat the tag from Buckfield second baseman Dylan Harvey during Tuesday’s game at the Gerald N. Seigars Memorial Baseball Field in Richmond. (Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal) RICHMOND — According to Richmond High School baseball coach Ryan Gardner, it’s “good to play a close […]
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Local roundup: Buckfield baseball, softball sweep Rangeley
RANGELEY — Shane St. Pierre compiled six hits and three RBIs over the course of two games as Buckfield swept Rangeley, 11-1 and 6-1, in doubleheader baseball action Saturday afternoon. The Bucks jumped out to an early 8-1 lead in the first game, and earned the win after five innings with an 11-1 margin and […]
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Robert E. Beams Sr.
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert E. Beams Sr. of Buckfield and formerly Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church, Rumford. The Rev. Nathan March was celebrant. Interment was at the Monmouth Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of the […]
Posted insj-web, Softball, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Spruce Mountain softball edges Lisbon in 12 innings
JAY — Freshman Abby Ortiz had a walk-off bases-loaded double in the 12th inning as Spruce Mountain topped Lisbon 12-11 in softball action Friday afternoon. The Greyhounds gave up three runs in the bottom of the sixth, but came back for a pair in the seventh to send the game into extra innings. Mallory Fairbanks […]
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Softball Notes: There's no substitute for experience
Becca Zimmerman of St. Dom’s (13) has to slide through Buckfield’s Cara Merrill, left, and Cassidy Lowell while trying to steal second base during a game in Auburn last Tuesday. (Wil Kramlich/Sun Journal File Photo) The softball season can be a marathon, and that means coaches have to take a look at the long view […]
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RSU 10 superintendent explains pros, cons of budget
BUCKFIELD — The 2018-19 proposed budget for Regional School Unit 10 is $1.25 million less than this fiscal year, but there are several other differences that are noteworthy, Superintendent Deb Alden said at a public budget hearing Tuesday. One of the major differences between the two spending plans is that funding of the district’s vocational […]
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Local roundup: Kearing's homer helps Mt. Abram baseball beat Dirigo
SALEM — Luke Kearing smashed a two-run home run in the fourth inning that allowed Mt. Abram to salvage a 8-7 baseball win over Dirigo on Monday. Kearing led his squad with two hits in the contest, while Kenyan Pillsbury also belted out a pair of hits. Evan McKay contributed two hits for Mt. Abram. […]
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Oak Hill boys’ lax posts win over St. Dom’s
WALES — Xavior Michaud netted five goals as Oak Hill marched to a 19-4 victory over St. Dom’s in boys’ lacrosse action Saturday afternoon. Nate Marcotte contributed three goals for Oak Hill. Wil Fletcher was the leading scorer for the Saints with a pair of tallies in the losing effort. Bonny Eagle 12, Edward Little […]
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H.S. softball: Buckfield runs away from St. Dom's, 24-12
Skye Rogers of St. Dom’s slides in safely to second base between Buckfield’s Cassidy Lowell, left, and Cara Merill during a game in Auburn on Tuesday. (Wil Kramlich/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Buckfield stumbled out of the gate offensively at the start of Tuesday’s inter-class softball game against St. Dominic Academy, squandering a bases-loaded chance in […]