Last year was suppose to be tough to duplicate for both boys’ soccer teams from Lewiston and St. Dom’s. The Blue Devils went 12-3, won the KVAC championship, and lost in overtime in the Eastern A tournament. The Saints were nearly as successful, going 13-2-2 before losing in the Western C semifinal. Both teams lost […]
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Gilbert D. Beaucage Sr.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Gilbert D. Beaucage Sr., 70, of Sanford, Fla., died Oct. 15, at the Hospice of the Comforter. He was born Aug. 30, 1941, in Lewiston to Donald and Irene Beaucage. He attended Lewiston High School, graduating in 1959. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in […]
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Oddfellow’s Duffas will explore Buckfield’s history
BUCKFIELD — The Oddfellow Theater will present “Buckfield …Who Knew? An Evening With The Duffas” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29. Maynard and Wilbur Duffa, aka Mike Miclon and Fritz Grobe, will take the stage as co-presidents of the Buckfield Department of Tourism. They have planned a special night to celebrate the history of Buckfield […]
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Eagle Head Canes presented
BUCKFIELD — At the June meeting of John D. Long American Legion Post No. 58, three members were presented with Eagle Head Canes. Scot Kendall, World War II veteran, brothers Merton and Shirley Jones, Korean War veterans, were presented Eagle Head Canes carved by brothers Luther, Robert and Charles Perry. The Perry brothers are members […]
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Laura Davis wins Survivor Award
LEWISTON — Mother of five and 22-year cancer survivor Laura Davis of Buckfield has been named the 2011 Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Award winner. The award is given to a cancer survivor involved in Central Maine community outreach and demonstrates a passion for helping others with cancer. It is presented in conjunction with the […]
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Adult ed offering class variety
PARIS — Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education offers a variety of just-for-fun classes starting in October. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Maine Driving Dynamics, 6-8:30 p.m. $40, age 65 and over $10. Making mosaics, with Scott Currie, 6-8 p.m. $40. Wednesday, Oct. 12 Introduction to Web design, with Travis Berwanger, 5-7 p.m. $50. Crochet or knit?, with Renee […]
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SCORE, AVCOG presenting business workshops
BETHEL — New business planning workshops will be presented by the Oxford Hills chapter of SCORE and AVCOG. Subjects will include business plan preparation, marketing, cash flow and financing. The $50 fee includes one person and business partner for the four-part workshop, which will be held at the following locations. * Telstar High School, Bethel: Begins […]
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Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education lists classes
PARIS — The following enrichment classes will be offered this fall by Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Broadband Internet service, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Customer service, with Cheryl Lord, 6-8 p.m. $35. Electrical wiring for the homeowner, with Chris Summers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $85. Intermediate bridge, with Marta Clements, 6:30-9 p.m. […]
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Adult ed to offer college transition programs
PARIS — Adults, often called non-traditional students, are returning to school in record numbers. The average age of students at Maine community colleges is 29. It is not uncommon to see people in their 60s and even 70s on campus. In this economy, many are realizing a degree is necessary to succeed in the current […]