But what happens when the void left behind by graduation is a player, or players, that don’t get as much recognition, those who wear a number in the 50s, 60s or 70s, those who do all the dirty work? That void can be felt monumentally by coaches and teammates, especially those looking to be the […]
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Prewiew 2016: Buckfield girls’ soccer
Coach: Larry Thornton (second year) Conference: EWC Class: D Last year: 11-5-0 (lost in D South semifinal) Returning players: Seniors — Kali Litchfield, Abby Fogg; Juniors — Rachel Warren, Thea Quick, Mickenzie Chretien; Sophomores — Julia Dow, Hannah Shields. Key losses: Ashley Campbell, Bri Damon, Alexis Bennett, Cortney Keough, Olivia Dooley, Jen Dobson, Tabea Vatthauer. […]
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Dog attacks toddler in Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — Oxford County dispatchers confirmed to WGME that a toddler was being treated for injuries after a dog attack on Saturday night. Dispatchers said it happened at a home on Paris Hill Road around 6:40 p.m. They said the 1-year-old boy is being treated at a local hospital, but details on the child’s condition […]
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Preview 2016: Buckfield boys’ soccer
Coach: Kyle Rines (fifth year) Conference: EWC Class: D Last year: 16-2, lost in Class D state final Returning players: Seniors — Jacob Kraske (G), Matt Beaucage (F), Mike Henderson (F), Jake Hackett (D), Simon Burch (D), Hunter Foss (D); Juniors — Zack Grover (D), Ethan Jackson (M), Mason Barker (D), Andrew Warren (D), Tobias […]
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Buckfield man will serve another year for abuse of second boy
PARIS — A Buckfield man already incarcerated for sexually abusing a boy in his care will serve an additional year in prison after pleading guilty to abusing another boy during the same period. Gary Michaud was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to a felony count of gross sexual assault in Oxford […]
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‘I just know it’s going to be funny’: Miclon debuts final cut of ‘Richard3’
BUCKFIELD — Carol MacBride had driven from Hartford, grabbed a seat in the second row and had no idea what to expect. It didn’t matter. “Mike Miclon is just amazing,” she said. “I just know it’s going to be funny.” Nearly 200 people turned out for a sold-out screening of the final cut of Miclon’s […]
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High school baseball: Postseason preview
Class A North Two-time defending state champion Bangor finished the season at the top of the A North standings, edging out second-seeded Edward Little, which like the Rams compiled a 15-1 record. The Red Eddies dealt Bangor its only blemish, 1-0 late in the season in Bangor. EL looked dominant until getting mercy-ruled and no-hit […]
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High school softball tourney overview
Class A North With just two seniors and many players in new positions, it was going to take some time for Oxford Hills to build some steam this season. The Vikings stumbled through a 3-4 start but rapidly improved toward a strong finish. Oxford Hills is peaking at the right time, just like it hoped. […]
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Valedictorian, salutatorian reflect on success, look to challenges
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield High School Class of 2016 valedictorian Brianna Damon and salutatorian Hunter Wiley plan to attend the University of Maine in the fall. They and about 40 other classmates will graduate on June 11. Damon wants to major in biochemistry while Wiley plans to focus on business and marketing. Both earned college credits […]
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Two hearings this week on RSU 10 budget
DIXFIELD — Residents in Regional School Unit 10 will have two opportunities this week to learn about the proposed 2016-17 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Buckfield Junior-Senior High School in Buckfield. The $38.23 million budget […]