SEATTLE (AP) — “Grey’s Anatomy” star Patrick Dempsey may be the real “McSteamy.” The actor, who was dubbed “McDreamy” by fans of the hospital drama while his co-star affectionately has been called “McSteamy,” won a bankruptcy auction to buy Tully’s Coffee, a small coffee chain based in Seattle. Among those Dempsey beat out is Tully’s […]
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Buckfield Trail and Preserve planning assistance received
BUCKFIELD — Virgil Parris Forest, a project of the Western Foothills Land Trust, will receive technical assistance from the National Park Service’s Northeast Regions Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program. The award will provide trail and management planning assistance by NPS employee Julie Isbill. The Virgil Parris Forest is a large parcel, 1250 acres, which […]
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B. Bennett: Beauty and light in Auburn
I drove down through East Auburn recently and was so pleased to see the beautiful Christmas decorations. I really love the old-fashioned lamp posts and how beautiful they are across the intersection. Someone (or many someones) put in a lot of work in doing it, but it is really beautiful. I am sure it is […]
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Local roundup: Richards’ basket lifts Phoenix
MADISON — Samantha Richards threw in the game-winning basket with 2.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Phoenix a 46-44 victory over Madison in a girls’ basketball game Thursday. It was a tight game as undefeated Spruce Mountain (5-0) took 24-23 lead going into the second half. Richards had eight points and […]
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Holmes — Patten
Bryan Patten and Jasmine Holmes MEXICO — Announcement is made of the engagement of Jasmine Holmes and Bryan Patten, both of South Portland. Miss Holmes is the daughter of Connie and Jim Arsenault of Mexico and Glen and Penny Holmes of Buckfield. She is a 2006 graduate of Southern Maine Community College with a degree […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Buckfield man faces sexual assault charges
BUCKFIELD — A local man was charged Monday with multiple counts of gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact and domestic violence assault. Gary C. Noyes, 42, of 589 Paris Hill Road, was arrested by Oxford County Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Landis. According to an affidavit by Detective Michael Chavez of the Maine State Police, Chavez was […]
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J. Allen: Biased journalism
As a concerned member of the public and student of journalism, I feel obligated to comment on what has been completely biased coverage of a news story. Throughout coverage of the Leonard poaching case, the Sun Journal constantly hammered on the “over 400 charges” filed against them. How many of these charges were presented with […]
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RSU 10 board meeting rescheduled for Dec. 17
DIXFIELD — RSU 10’s first snow day of the year occurred Monday, Dec. 10, which meant that the regularly scheduled meeting of the school board was also cancelled. Superintendent Tom Ward has rescheduled that meeting for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at a place to be announced. Among the agenda items is one that deals […]
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G. Hall: Case needs to be reviewed
I feel compelled to comment on the Dec. 2 editorial regarding the poaching “criminals.” I have followed this case through all of the investigations and reporting by the Sun Journal. This father-and-son team and their friends involved make me wonder how a judge could hear the facts presented, then give former Mechanic Falls Chief of […]