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Buckfield exploring options for budget shortfalls
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen Robin Buswell and Martha Catevenis welcomed newly elected Selectman Warren Wright back to the board. Wright was elected to fill the vacancy created by the death of Selectman Rodney Allen. Wright has lots of experience in town affairs. He has served on numerous committees and had a previous term as selectman. “My […]
High-speed chase through two counties ends in crash, arrest
OXFORD — A high-speed chase across two counties ends in a crash and arrest in Oxford. Kenneth Dunn, 27, of Auburn was traveling west on Route 121 in a black 2002 Volkswagen Golf at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Jon Guay of the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s […]
Buckfield library receives grant of children’s books
BUCKFIELD — The Zadoc Long Free library has received a Brownstone Grant. The grant was a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. The books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and […]
Fire destroys ‘big old New England-style barn’ in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — About 50 firefighters from six towns battled a barn fire Saturday that singed a nearby trailer and melted siding on a nearby house. “The barn was fully involved when we got here,” Buckfield Fire Capt. Steve Campbell said. “We turned our attention to saving the homes.” The fire was reported shortly after 2 […]
Amy Lee Adams
AUBURN — Amy Lee Adams lost her battle from complications with cervical cancer on Jan. 30, at the young age of 36. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Everyone was taken in by her bright and beautiful smile. Amy’s spirit and honesty touched so many lives. She connected so genuinely with […]
Armand J. Buteau
BUCKFIELD — Armand J. Buteau, 76, of 24 Gammon Road, Buckfield, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 29. He was born in Lewiston, July 1, 1936, the son of Joseph and Yvonne Buteau. Educated in local schools, he was employed for many years by the Lewiston Gas Co., and at several local construction […]
Well done
BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the fall 2012 semester at Boston University. A 2011 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in graphic design. BOSTON — Scott B. Ouellette of Lewiston has been placed on the dean’s […]
Mountain range extends to Canada
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have always admired the view from the top of the hill on North Hill Road in Buckfield heading toward town and have often speculated that the mountain ranges extend all the way to Canada. Has anyone ever researched those mountains such as names, locations, etc.? — Everett, Sumner, [email protected] ANSWER: The […]
Turcotte Awards honor promoters of home health care
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice presented the Robert D. Turcotte Award to four individuals at the spring Volunteer Recognition events held in Auburn, Farmington and South Paris. The award is presented in honor of Robert Turcotte, an Auburn resident, who was treasurer of the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s board of directors from […]