East-West Conference Buckfield is hoping its athletes learned the ropes last year and use its experience to produce a winning season. But most teams in the EWC will be on the lookout for Forest Hills and its band leader — Evan Worster. Jackman and Greenville also figure in the mix and could give other teams […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Traps, blood and mystery
With Bag Lady and Shopping Siren away for the week — and who are we kidding, they’re woo-hooing at pool boys wherever they are — Managing Editor/days Judy Meyer stepped in with a tale of blood, squirrels and shopping. Enjoy! On July 4, when my husband and I returned home from a mountain bike ride, […]
Buckfield board votes not to maintain McCallister Road
BUCKFIELD — Following a lengthy discussion on whether to accept maintenance for the final quarter mile of McCallister Road that has been considered abandoned, the board voted 2-0 to not maintain it. Selectman Robin Buswell recused himself from the vote to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. Some petitioners from the four families […]
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POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as members of the Class of 2016: Aimee Giffune of Turner, a graduate of Leavitt Area High School. Giffune will be majoring in chemical engineering. Caleb Verrill of Poland, a graduate of Saint Dominic Regional High School. Verrill will be majoring in […]
CMCC gives Courage to Grow award
PARIS — During the past 10 years Central Maine Community College has offered the Courage to Grow award to very few select candidates. The award recognizes adult education students who have accomplished their educational goals while facing difficult situations. While most students would give up, recipients have shown courage and determination to complete their secondary […]
Buckfield residents demand town maintain road
BUCKFIELD — Two residents have approached the town with evidence that roadwork has been done on a segment of McAlister Road the town considers abandoned and have requested the town resume regular maintenance on the road. The board of selectmen discussed the matter at its Tuesday meeting but decided to table the issue until its […]
Buckfield teens will stage ‘The Secret Garden’
The Nezinscot Valley Music Boosters at Buckfield High School will present “The Secret Garden” on Aug. 3-5. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. For tickets, $10, call 754-1748 or 689-8300; or visit Tilton’s Market in Buckfield. Cast members in the musical, from left, front, are Addy Fuller, Daniel Perry, Kristen Patenaude […]
OCEA-R awards scholarships
OTISFIELD — The Oxford County Education Association – Retired announces the following recipients for the OCEA-R scholarships for the Class of 2012. Sylvia Brooks from Fryeburg Academy plans to attend the University of Maine at Farmington to major in elementary education. She is the daughter of Rodney and Jessica Brooks of Lovell. Adam Mahar from […]