Discussion continues about the petition that was circulated in Buckfield to stop the process of withdrawal from RSU 10. The idea of the petition came about because the towns of Sumner and Hartford chose not to be involved in the reformation of the old SAD 39. When Buckfield residents learned that the Withdrawal Committee was […]
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Buckfield residents grapple with RSU 10 withdrawal
BUCKFIELD — Residents told the Buckfield Withdrawal Committee they are still uncertain what’s best for students, staying in RSU 10 or forming their own school system. Nearly two dozen residents attended a public hearing last week called by committee Chairman Glen Holmes to “gauge” what residents wanted to see in a school district. “If this […]
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Ida M. Tribou
1933 – 2014 WEST PARIS — Ida M. Tribou, 80, of Buckfield, died Wednesday, April 16, at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born in Penacook, N.H., on Sept. 9, 1933, the daughter of Lester Edward and Cora Alice Runnells Murray. She grew up on a poultry farm and was educated in Concord, N.H., schools. She […]
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Buckfield softball preview
Coach: Sandy Albert (first year) Last year’s record: 7-11, lost in Western D semifinals. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kelly Charity P, McKayla Darling 2B/SS, Arrabine Dunn 3B/OF, Hannah Gallant 1B, Alannah Knox OF, Gabrielle Therriault SS/C, Samantha Zak 2B, Rebecca Cooper OF. Juniors — Amber Arsenault P, Jamie Brickel P, Courtney Lowell C, Kelly Rose […]
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Buckfield Baseball Preview
Coach: Joe McLaughlin (fourth year) Last year’s record: 17-2, lost in Class D championship Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Jonah Williams (P/1B), Owen Bennett (P/3B), Keenan Stockdale (P/OF); Juniors — Jared Eastman (C), Tyler Vallee (P/SS). Key losses: Dalton Hart, Garrett Hamann, Jeff Pepin. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Gerry Gagne, Jon Randolph; Freshmen — Jake Kraske, […]
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Western Class D softball: Lakers, Bucks looking to move up
Buckfield and Rangeley should be in contention in Western D once again. Both the Bucks and Lakers lost in the semifinals last spring. Buckfield was the fourth seed after going 6-10. The Bucks expect to improve on that with eight seniors returning. The Bucks are led by Kelly Charity, McKayla Darling, Arrabine Dunn, Hannah Gallant, […]
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D West Preview: Who will step in to help Bucks step up?
The current edition of Buckfield Bucks has already made its mark, winning back-to-back Class D West crowns for the first time in school history in 2012-13. The Bucks would like to leave any even more impressive legacy by getting over the hump in 2014 and winning the school’s first Class D state title. The Bucks […]
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Roundup: Patriots shut down Flyers; Bucks top Seagulls
GRAY — Co-Captain Justin McKenna belted out three hits, drove in two runs and stole five bases to lead Gray-New Gloucester to a 5-1 victory over Waynflete in a season opening KVAC baseball tilt Thursday. After two scoreless frames, the Patriots (1-0) put three runs on the board in the third, sparked by an RBI […]
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H.S. softball: New coaches return to familiar roles
BUCKFIELD — Once again, there’s a new softball coach at Buckfield. Sandy Albert is the third coach the Bucks have had in as many years, and it didn’t take long for someone to bring that to her attention. She was asked about coaching next season — on the second day of practice. “I said, ‘It’s […]
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Buckfield fire-rescue station $200,000 over budget; town mulls cuts
BUCKFIELD — Contractors for the town’s proposed $1 million Fire-Rescue Station told officials Monday that the price-tag for the project is nearly $200,000 over budget. In an interview Tuesday, Town Manager Cindy Dunn said the cause for the increase was unclear, and the town has requested an itemized list of expenses to look for areas […]