BUCKFIELD — After an early Islesboro goal, Buckfield scored five unanswered to defeat the Eagles 5-3 on Thursday in the teams’ Class D South boys’ quarterfinal. Noah Wiley and Victor Verrill led the Bucks in scoring with two goals apiece, with Zach Grover also adding a goal. Buckfield put up 25 shots and Islesboro goalkeeper Xan […]
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Buckfield soccer fields damaged right before 1st playoff game
BUCKFIELD — Whoever vandalized the soccer fields at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School over the weekend might not have anticipated the groundskeeprs’ quick work to repair them so they could be used the next day. “Somebody late Saturday night, in the middle of the night, drove a couple of vehicles out (on the fields),” Principal George Reuter […]
Girls' soccer playoffs, at a glance
Class A Being second has been a good thing in A North recenlty. The No. 2 seeded team has advanced to the state final each of the past three years, and if that holds again Brunswick can expect to book a trip to Hampden Academy. The Dragons might not need the past on their side. […]
Boys' soccer playoffs, at a glance
Class A Bangor’s follow-up to last year’s state championship included an unbeaten run through the KVAC, with a tie against Camden Hills the only blemish. Slotted behind the top-seeded Rams are Lewiston and Edward Little, who could potentially meet in the North regional semifinals. Getting to that matchup won’t be easy for either team, however. […]
Man dies when Jeep rolls in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — A man was killed early Friday night when his Jeep rolled at least once near the corner of Routes 117 and 124. LifeFlight was called to the area following the 6:30 p.m. wreck but was then canceled. Police said the man was the only occupant inside the Jeep when he crashed. Oxford County […]
Fatal car crash in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — A man was killed early Friday night when his Jeep rolled at least once near the corner of Route 117 and Turner Street. LifeFlight was called to the area following the 6:30 p.m. wreck but was then canceled. Police said the man was the only occupant inside the Jeep when he crashed. There […]
Allen D. Young
BUCKFIELD — Allen D. Young, 72, of Buckfield, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, at his home, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1945, in Buckfield, the son of Claude and Alice (Paine) Young. Allen attended Buckfield High School. He married Margaret A. Fox on Oct. 4, 1964, at the South Paris […]
Roundup: Mt. Blue edges Oxford Hills in girls' soccer
FARMINGTON — Junior center-midfielder Macey Phillips scored the game’s lone goal with 5:33 remaining in regulation to lift Mt. Blue to a 1-0 triumph over Oxford hills in girls’ soccer action Thursday afternoon. The final 10 minutes saw both teams running from end to end trying to score what would become the game-winner. Though the […]
Local roundup: Spruce Mountain field hockey edges Mountain Valley, 2-1
Ryan Burnham of Monmouth plays during a Mountain Valley Conference qualifier at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro on Wednesday. Burnham helped the Mustangs qualify for the state tournament. RUMFORD — Three Emilys led Spruce Mountain to a 2-1 field hockey victory over Mountain Valley on Wednesday. Emily Goding and Emily White scored and Emily Castonguay […]
What You Need to Know
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Oct. 3, 2017 Buckfield Town Office BVC agreement What happened: Selectmen tabled further discussion on the town’s agreement with the Buckfield Village Corporation until all members were present. What it means: Board Vice Chairwoman Cheryl Coffman was unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting. Chairman of the corporation Board of Assessors, Glen Holmes, addressed the […]