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updated: Wed Jul 02, 2008 08:33 pm

Buckfield News

Local news for Buckfield, ME continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jul 2 | Sun-Journal

Looking back

Details for the rip-roaring smash-bang Fourth of July celebration in Turner are completed and it is evident that the town will see the biggest event in its history aside from the centennial 25 years ago.

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Related Topix: Leeds, ME, Greene, ME, Livermore, ME, Turner, ME, Auburn, ME, Entertainment

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Sun-Journal

Oxford County arrest log

The following arrests were recorded at the Oxford County Jail: Stephen Curtis Holden, 45, of Otisfield, June 23, unpaid fines, $170, Oxford County Sheriff's Office Ryan Thomas Child, 21, of Rumford, June 23, ...

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Related Topix: Maine, Lewiston, ME, Lewiston Metro, Oxford County, ME, Oxford, ME

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Sun-Journal

Life with Grace

It was supposed to be a fun evening ride. The Legere family had made the trip before, clomping down Route 117 in one of Phil Trundy's pony carts.

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Related Topix: Turner, ME, Lewiston, ME, Lewiston Metro

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Sun-Journal

Live variety show is hitting the road

Since 1998, "The Early Evening Show" with Mike Miclon has been playing to packed houses at Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield.

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater, Entertainment

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Village Soup

Softwood cuttings reap abundant woody plants -- nearly free

LINCOLNVILLE : John Meader, who raises woody plants in Buckfield, has a neat system for propagating some shrubs, vines and trees from softwood cuttings .

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Sun-Journal

Voters tighten Buckfield budget

Despite the fact that midnight was fast approaching, more than half of the original 80 voters in attendance continued to look for every penny they might cut from the town's budget Wednesday.

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Sun Jun 15, 2008

Sun-Journal

Editor 'devoted' to local coverage

Polly Ouimet, a longtime news editor at the Sun Journal, died Friday of cancer at home with her family by her side.

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Related Topix: Lewiston, ME, Auburn, ME, Lewiston Metro

Fri Jun 13, 2008

WMTW-TV Auburn

Buckfield Crash Survivor Leaves Hospital

One of the survivors of a deadly crash in Buckfield is out of the hospital. Grace Legere, 9, was killed Monday when a truck ran into the horse-drawn buggy in which she was riding along Route 117.

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

Sun-Journal

Church rallies in support of crash victims

While police searched for clues to the cause of Monday's catastrophic crash that killed 9-year-old Grace Legere of Auburn, a church community mourned and prayed.

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Related Topix: Lewiston, ME, Auburn, ME

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Sun-Journal

41 Buckfield graduates include one injured in a rollover Tuesday

As the 2008 Buckfield High School graduates marched into the auditorium led by grand marshals Charles Allen and Vera Abbott, senior James Guilmet was seated with assistance on the platform.

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Sat Jun 07, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Maine driver blinded by sun in separate accidents

A newspaper says a motorist who was blinded by glare from the setting sun when he crashed into a pony-drawn cart had a similar accident two years ago.

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Thu Jun 05, 2008

MPA Online

'Short' session gives industry a wild ride

It was the most stressful of times, it was the strangest of times. That about sums up the Maine Press Association's experience with the "short" session of the 123rd Maine Legislature.

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Related Topix: Maine, Maine Government, Journalism

Tue Jun 03, 2008

WMTW-TV Auburn

Young Girl Dies In Buckfield Accident

Police said a 9-year-old girl died Monday night after an accident in Buckfield. It happened at about 7:50 p.m. on Route 117 between the Turner town line and Roundabout Road.

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Related Topix: Turner, ME, Oxford County, ME, Auburn, ME

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Sun-Journal

Voters approve greenhouse

Voters approved development of a greenhouse and landscaping business, Reen's Greens, by Maureen and Gary Searles at 377 Redding Road.

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Related Topix: Sumner, ME

Sat May 24, 2008

Sun-Journal

Students portray drunk driving consequences for classmates

Students stared with somber expressions as a realistic scene played out before them to illustrate what could happen as a consequence of driving while drunk.

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Related Topix: Turner, ME, Education Etc., Oxford County, ME

Sun May 18, 2008

Sun-Journal

Pretty in pink Jody finds new gems in area greenhouses and receives a jewel of her own

Good morning! Well, May is turning out the way it normally does. You get a few wonderfully warm days and you think, "Yes, it is spring." And then, here come the 50 degree temperatures and rain to take that ...

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Related Topix: Auburn, ME, Lewiston Metro, Entertainment

Fri May 16, 2008

WMTW-TV Auburn

Buckfield Woman Hospitalized After Dog Attack

Police are investigating a dog attack that sent a Buckfield woman to a hospital. via WMTW-TV Auburn

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Wed May 14, 2008

Sun-Journal

Happy anniversary! By all odds, Buckfield theater proves small shows can have big draw

The Oddfellow Theater will celebrate its 10th-year anniversary Friday and Saturday, May 16-17. Friday's production will be a first performance reunion show and Saturday's event will be the 10th anniversary ... via Sun-Journal

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Related Topix: Arts, Theater, Entertainment

Mon May 12, 2008

Sun-Journal

Gas prices move trucks out, cars in

“They've dropped about 30, 35 percent”

Sure, Charles Casey loved his pickup truck. It was, after all, just a couple of years old. via Sun-Journal

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Related Topix: Toyota, Brunswick, ME

Fri May 09, 2008

Sun-Journal

Buckfield selectmen vote to abandon roads

“There are seven taxpayers who are only asking for minimum upkeep. I think we should at least go and take a look”

After a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, selectmen voted to abandon a portion of Hammond Hill, Irish Hill, Gammon and Old Mountain roads. via Sun-Journal

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Related Topix: Sumner, ME

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