BUCKFIELD — To retired mailman Ray Hamilton, death on a splintery wooden sword seemed preferable to standing any longer. When his cue to die came, Hamilton — along with the 79 other extras who helped create director Michael Miclon’s cinematic army — flopped to the ground Saturday and luxuriated in the tall grass until he heard […]
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High School Roundup: Eddies cage Bulldogs
AUBURN — Michael Hammond led a group of four players to tally goals Tuesday as Edward Little outgunned Lawrence 4-0 in another KVAC matchup. Seth Sterling, Jared Plourde and Brandon Binette also tallied for the Eddies to complete the scoring. Lew Jensen made 12 saves for Edward Little, while Zachary Alley turned aside 11 shots […]
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Holmes elected to head Buckfield Withdrawal Committee
BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Withdrawal Committee elected former Town Manager Glen Holmes as chairman Thursday night. Holmes is director of the Western Maine Economic Development Council. Judith Berg was elected vice chairwoman. The committee voted to accept video recording as the official minutes of each meeting. Berg noted that recordings of each meeting will be […]
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Buckfield man pleads guilty to sex assaults on juveniles
PARIS — Gary Noyes, 43, of Buckfield was sentenced to two 25-year prison terms Wednesday, after pleading guilty to two charges of gross sexual assault in Oxford County Superior Court. Justice Robert Clifford announced the sentence and suspended all but seven and a half years of it. Noyes was indicted by a grand jury in April […]
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Preview2013: Buckfield golf
Coach: Alex Goldrup (first year) Class: C Conference: EWC Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Jonah Williams, Heather Gallant, Owen Bennett. Season outlook: The Bucks don’t have a large team, but they are dedicated to developing their game. With three seniors, the leadership is exceptional, according to first year coach Alex Goldrup. Jonah Williams was the East-West […]
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Miclon calls for movie extras to battle in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Michael Miclon plans to shoot the battle finale of his movie, “Richard 3,” at his home in Buckfield. And he’s inviting everyone to come watch. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the veteran performer hopes to lure 300 to 400 extras to the fields beside his farmhouse at 119 North Buckfield Road. “We’re looking for […]
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RSU 10 withdrawal meeting to be held Thursday
BUCKFIELD — A town meeting to organize a withdrawal committee from Regional School Unit 10 will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Municipal Center. The town is one of 12 in RSU 10 that was formed in 2009 by merging SAD 39 in Buckfield, SAD 21 in Dixfield and SAD 43 […]
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Preview 2013: Buckfield boys’ soccer
Coach: Kyle Rines (second year)Class: D Conference: EWCLast year’s record: 7-8-1, lost in Western D semifinals. Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Kyle Chabe (MF), Jacob Marin-Moody (FB), Jacob Kimball (FB); Juniors — Jared Eastman (FB), Jesse Warren (FB), Brian Casey (MF), Scott Wheeler (F), Cameron Stevens (F), Calvin Downey (G); Sophomores — Dennis Wescott (FB), Hunter […]
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Boys’ soccer: Rines back for the Bucks
BUCKFIELD — Kyle Rines cares about his roots. He grew up in a small town where everybody knew everyone else. People worked hard. The community had pride in itself and a loyalty to each other. That environment was the stepping stone for his own life. Before Rines even finished high school, he envisioned coming back […]
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Preview 2013: Buckfield girls’ soccer
Coach: Travis Magnusson (second year)Class: D Conference: EWCLast year’s record: 8-8, lost in Western D semifinals Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Arrabine Dunn (G), Gabby Therriault (MF/G), Bayley Caouette (MF), Abby Campbell (MF), Mckayla Darling (F); Junior — Naudia Wesley (FB); Sophomores — Amanda Paradis (MF), Ashley Campbell (MF), Alyssa Therriault (FB), Bri Damon (F), Alexis […]