AUGUSTA (AP) — A Democratic Maine lawmaker has a new idea for raising state revenues: Tax PACs. Rep. Terry Hayes’ bill would impose a tax on 5 percent of the amount contributed to political action committees. Hayes, of Buckfield, told the Taxation Committee on Tuesday that if there had been such a tax last year […]
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Buckfield man indicted on six sexual assault charges
PARIS — A Buckfield man accused in December of sexually assaulting two girls has been indicted on six charges of gross sexual assault. Gary C. Noyes, 43, of 589 Paris Hill Road, was indicted Friday by an Oxford County grand jury. According to an affidavit by Detective Michael Chavez of the Maine State Police, Chavez […]
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Buckfield considers options for future of fire/rescue facility
BUCKFIELD — Architect Andrew Hyland, principal at Port City Architecture of Portland, presented selectmen Tuesday night with a draft report on rebuilding or renovating the town fire/rescue facility. Hyland explained that whether the old facility was renovated or torn down and rebuilt, it would need to comply with state code. The facility is classed as […]
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Miclon hired to lead Johnson Hall in Gardiner
LEWISTON — Michael Miclon, who founded and operated Buckfield’s Oddfellow Theater for 14 years, is adopting a new stage. Beginning May 1, Miclon will take over as the executive artistic director of Johnson Hall in downtown Gardiner. He plans to reboot the program of performances in its first floor and revive plans to renovate the […]
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Buckfield shooting suspect released on bail
PARIS — A Buckfield man accused of shooting his girlfriend during a fight was released Wednesday on $50,000 property bail after his arraignment in 11th District Court. Scott L. Ackley, 41, of 51 Depot St., is accused of shooting Sharon Demayo, 38, after an argument at the home they shared. He faces charges of domestic […]
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H.S. softball: New faces, familiar places
BUCKFIELD — The new faces coaching some softball teams this spring may not be so new to their players. Buckfield, Lewiston and Spruce Mountain all had change over in head coaches from last year, but there’s a bit of familiarity with the coaching staff. Jess McGreevy at Buckfield, Erica Crowley at Lewiston and Spruce Mountain’s […]
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High school softball preview
Eastern A Cony and Brewer continued to be among the top programs in Class A last season and should maintain that trend. Bangor should be solid as well. Oxford Hills reached the semifinals before losing to Cony. The Vikings return pitcher Crystal West and catcher Annika Kahkonen. Anna Winslow, Abby Bernier, Jordyn Sanborn and Angel […]
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RSU 10 gets preliminary budget
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward told school board members Monday night that $37.7 million in requests have been submitted for the 2013-14 budget. “This is what has been presented. Now we begin the cutting stage,” he said. “At the next board meeting, we’ll come back with proposed cuts and the impact on each […]
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Buckfield man to be arraigned in shooting
BUCKFIELD — A man accused of shooting his girlfriend in the neck Monday during an argument is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday on a charge of domestic violence assault. Scott L. Ackley, 41, of 51 Depot St., is being held on $15,000 cash bail at the Oxford County Jail in Paris, according […]