DIXFIELD — Residents of the 12 towns in RSU 10 will soon receive a new breakdown of the proposed 2013-14 budget in their mailboxes. The information sheet will show the impact of budgeting $468,000 for teacher retirement costs that had previously been paid by the state. It also explains that RSU 10 will receive nearly […]
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Buckfield prepares for fire-rescue station construction
BUCKFIELD — Town Manager Dana Lee told selectmen Tuesday night that he will have figures for financing the $1.2 million fire-rescue station at the next board meeting. The architect will also attend, he said. Voters last month approved building an 80- by 100-foot station next to the Municipal Building on Route 117. Architect Andy Hyland […]
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Myrtie Austin
LEWISTON — Myrtie Austin, 67, of Buckfield, died June 25, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born Feb. 13, 1946. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Austin; and her sons, Neal Austin and Tim Austin. Private service and cremation will be held.
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Local students earn degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Some 2,557 students were awarded bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s 211th commencement ceremonies on May 19. Local students earned the following degrees. Anna L. Herbert of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food sciences. Kelly C. Phillips of Auburn received a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences. […]
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George L. Bilodeau Jr.
BUCKFIELD — George L. Bilodeau Jr., 79, of Buckfield, passed away Monday, June 17, at his home. He was born in Gorham, N.H., April 3, 1934, to George L. Bilodeau Sr. and Veronica Derosier Bilodeau. He joined the military at the age of 17, spent 22 years in the Navy and built a career of […]
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Buckfield icon to reopen
BUCKFIELD — By the middle of July, residents can again visit the beloved Tilton’s Market, thanks to new owners Donnie Allen and Diane Cote and some fresh renovations. The cornerstone of Buckfield’s business center will reopen under the same name it had for 74 years. The store spanned three generations, with Gilbert Tilton starting in […]
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Expiration approaches for current version of GED test
PARIS — The current version of the GED test will expire at the end of 2013. The current version, known as the 2002 Series GED test, will be replaced with the new 2014 GED test on Jan. 2. Those who have taken the 2002 Series GED test, but not passed all five parts, have until […]
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Buckfield receives $10,000 municipal grant
BUCKFIELD — The town has received a Marshall L. & Ruth-Anne H. Gibson Municipal Charitable Program grant for $10,000 to support children, the elderly and community centers. Applications for aid shall be for emergencies only: homelessness or the lack of heat, medication, food or other necessities. Those applying must have proof of financial inability to resolve […]
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RSU 10 sets timeline for a second budget vote
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board has set a budget timeline to try to get an approved 2013-14 operating budget. Voters in the 12 member towns last week turned down a proposed $36.18 million budget by 32 votes — 1,541 to 1,573. This was the first time in its four years of existence a proposed […]
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H.S. baseball: Bangor Christian defeats Buckfield, repeats as champ
STANDISH — The hope for Buckfield on Saturday was that history would not repeat. Unfortunately for the Bucks, it did just that — in more ways than one. After falling behind early in last year’s loss in the state championship, Buckfield was hoping to avoid a similar start. Instead, the Bucks fell behind by a […]