BOSTON, Mass. — Emmanuel College in Boston recently announced recipients of dean’s list awards for the spring 2012 semester, which included the following local students: Brianna E. Bly of Buckfield and Dayle L. Castonguay of Lewiston. SAVANNAH, Ga. — Annunziata Graziano of Readfield, Maine has been named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College […]
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Buckfield residents approve four articles at special town meeting
BUCKFIELD — An amusement ordinance generated several questions from a small group of residents who braved slick roads to attend the special town meeting Saturday, but it passed, as did the other articles on the warrant. Paula Sullivan, a neighbor to Captain Bly’s Tavern, noted several concerns. “Having a neighbor that never sleeps, that is […]
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New Buckfield tavern slated to open in December
BUCKFIELD — On a trip to Florida Jason Rowe and Mark McAlister, owners of Captain Bly’s Tavern, decided the town needed a place where people could come, relax, watch one of three TVs, eat a nice meal and have something to drink. They returned to Buckfield and leased the garage on Route 117 from Danny […]
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Buckfield Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Annette Caldwell (third year) Last year’s record: 4-14 Returning players: Seniors — Elizabeth Strout (5-5 forward), Dakota Warren (5-6 forward), Mishell Mazon (5-7 center); Juniors — Gabby Therrialt (5-9 forward), Hannah Gallant (5-8 center), Abby Campbell (5-5 guard), Arrabine Dunn (5-9 center); Sophomore — Naudia Wesley (5-6 guard). Key losses: Caitlin Henderson (center), Kaitlyn […]
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Buckfield boys’ basketball
Coach: Chris Reed (first year) Last year’s record: 8-12, lost in Western Class D quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Scott Pierce (6-2 forward); Juniors — Robert Rowe (6-0 forward), Micah Madore (5-6 guard), Mitchell Smith (5-5 guard). Key losses: Trevor Averill, Cody Barker, Alan Hedrick, Chase Barnes, Austin Dooley. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Tyler Goyette […]
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New online course on jQuery is available
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online, instructor-led courses and is pleased to announce the launch of “Creating jQuery Mobile Websites With Dreamweaver.” Building mobile-friendly websites is the new frontier in Web design. As more people adopt tablets and smartphones, the demand for Web designers who can build […]
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Buckfield puts election on fast track
BUCKFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday night to shorten the time for filing nomination papers for selectman due to the sudden death of Rodney Allen. Papers will be available Dec. 11 and must be filed by Dec. 21. The election will be held Jan. 23 with polling hours 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. […]
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Debra ‘Debbie’ Sue Saunders
HEBRON — Debra “Debbie” Sue Saunders, 59, of Hebron, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Dec. 1, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her strength during this difficult journey is an inspiration to many. Deb was born May 6, 1953, at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital, N.C., the daughter […]
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Sun Journal Boys’ Basketball Overview
KVAC Edward Little and Lewiston locked horns in an unforgettable Eastern Maine quarterfinal game in February, and there’s no reason to think that the Red Eddies and Blue Devils won’t return to Augusta this season. EL won that showdown after an up-and-down regular season. Three starters return, including Quin Leary, who has the potential to […]
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Blood drive Nov. 30 BUCKFIELD — A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Masonic Lodge, 5 High St. Festival of Lights is Dec. 1 BRIDGTON — The Festival of Lights will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, at Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. A candlelight […]