BUCKFIELD — Many in town were shocked Sunday to learn that Rodney Allen, a selectman and former business owner known for his work with the town and the American Legion, had died of a heart attack. He was 75. Town Manager Dana Lee called the loss “very shocking.” He said he had grown accustomed to […]
buckfield maine
Posted inObituaries
Rodney N. Allen
BUCKFIELD — Rodney N. Allen, 75, of Buckfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, Nov. 25, after a sudden and unexpected heart attack at his home. He was born in Hallowell, the son of Rufus and Kerene Allen, Aug. 5, 1937, and was educated in the Norway school system. Rodney […]
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘Animal contact’ blamed for power outage in five towns
LEWISTON — About 1,339 Central Maine Power customers in Hebron, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Turner and Buckfield lost power for about one hour Monday. The outage occurred about 12:20 p.m. and ended just before 1:30 p.m, CMP spokeswoman Gail Rice said. “Animal contact” was the cause of the outage, she said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Buckfield seeks estimates on fire station work
BUCKFIELD — Selectmen decided Tuesday to get estimates on renovating the fire station as well as building a new one after discussing the two options. There are several issues with the old station including mold and Town Manager Dana Lee pointed out that no one in town is qualified to give estimates on a […]
Posted inObituaries
Daniel J. Miclon
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Daniel J. Miclon, 47, of San Francisco, Calif., passed away peacefully at Pacific Medical Center, Tuesday, Nov. 6, after a valiant fight with cancer. Daniel was born in Lewiston, March 19,1965, the son of Raymond and Mary (Banks) Miclon of Buckfield. Daniel grew up in Buckfield and graduated from Buckfield High […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Briefly
‘Give Thanks In All Things’ PARIS — “Give Thanks In All Things” is the title of Anita White’s sermon at the First Universalist Church on Pine Street for the Sunday, Nov. 18, worship service. Music for the 10 a.m. service is under the direction of Donna Hurd and Sunday School is under the direction of […]
Posted inObituaries
Barbara E. Roy
NORWAY — Barbara E. Roy, 83, of South Paris died Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Stephens Memorial Hospital. She was born in South Paris, April 25, 1929, the daughter of Charles Henry and Pauline Estella Hammond. She graduated from Paris High School and married A. Franklin Roy. She had been employed as head cook at Buckfield […]
Posted inLocal & State
Maine Democrats select House and Senate leaders
AUGUSTA — In a four-way race Tuesday, Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, emerged as Maine’s next likely speaker of the House of Representatives. In a single ballot, after about an hour of speeches before the incoming Democratic House majority, Eves was selected over Rep. Mike Carey of Lewiston, Rep. Terry Hayes of Buckfield and Rep. Diane Russell […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Buckfield board changes stance on road maintenance
BUCKFIELD — After hearing additional information from the Road Committee Tuesday night, selectmen Tuesday night rescinded their previous vote to close McAlister Road to maintenance. Glen Holmes of the town Road Committee said he spoke to the Maine Department of Transportation on how it measured the roads and any way they measured McAlister Road, all […]