LISBON — Dicky Lee Adkins, 36, of Buckfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 19. He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 14, 1976, to Richard George Freve and Patricia Ann Freve (Piper). He was a graduate of Buckfield Junior/Senior High School. He had attended Kaplan University to study accounting. He was known for his exceptional […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * James M. Burke, 52, of Fryeburg, March 19, fugitive from justice in New Hampshire warrant, Fryeburg Police Department. * Sandra L. Goodman, 47, of Buckfield, March 19, violation of protective order, $150 cash bail, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Curtis Tripp, 34, […]
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Lee seeks Buckfield manager’s job
BUCKFIELD — Interim Town Manager Dana Lee told selectmen Tuesday night that he sat down with his family March 12 and told them he is considering applying for the job. “I’ve come to like this town and the people. I would like to put my hat in,” he said. Selectmen nodded in approval of Lee’s […]
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Hartford-Sumner students focus on Canada
SUMNER — Students at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School in Sumner are captivated by Canada. School officials say all students in prekindergarten through grade six have been learning about their Canadian neighbors in their classrooms as well as in art, library, physical education and music classes. At a recent schoolwide kickoff, Student Council members presented a skit […]
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Spring Fever Reliever in Sumner March 16
SUMNER — The Hartford-Sumner Elementary School is sponsoring a Spring Fever Reliever on March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will be able to dance to jigs and reels with music from the Maine-based Old Grey Goose. According to their website, the group plays old-time dance tunes on a variety of acoustic instruments; sings […]
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Proposal seeks to study merging Rumford, Dixfield schools
DIXFIELD — The Falcons and the Cougars may be sharing a nest in the not-too-distant future, if a tentative proposal by RSU 10 Superintendent Tom Ward is approved by the board. Ward announced to all staff in the district late Tuesday that a proposal for a feasibility study for reconfiguring Mountain Valley and Dirigo schools […]
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Dixfield police log
DIXFIELD — Two more people have been summoned to court for passing stopped school buses, something that appears to be rising in the area, according to the Dixfield Police Department. * Milan Bickford, 18, Buckfield, received a summons at 8:41 a.m., Feb. 9, for passing a stopped school bus on Weld Street. He is scheduled […]
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RSU 10 inks two labor contracts
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 board came to two labor agreements with the district’s 30 nutrition workers Monday night following closed sessions. Superintendent Tom Ward said a one-year agreement that ends on June 30, 2012, and a three-year contract agreement that ends on June 30, 2015, will result in equal salary schedules for all nutrition […]
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Well done – Jessica Stocker
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Jessica Stocker was named to the dean’s list at Springfield College for the fall semester. She is a 2008 graduate of Lewiston High School. She is the daughter of Thomas H. and Sarah M. Stocker of Buckfield.
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Springfield College dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term. Brandon Gruver of Auburn, studying applied exercise science. Kathryn Fitzgerald of Bowdoin, studying health sciences/pre-physical therapy. Jessica Stocker of Buckfield, studying health sciences/general studies. Michael Castonguay of Lewiston, studying health sciences/pre-physical therapy. […]