Sarah Renee Lane of Albany Township got her very first buck on Wednesday while hunting in Albany Township. The eight-point buck’s dressed weight was 144.5 pounds. Lane said she shot the buck with a .243 caliber rifle, and without a game camera, tree stand or blind, “just walking in the woods looking for signs, being still […]
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Veterans Day a time for reflection
For most, Veterans Day is a time to recognize the men and women responsible for maintaining freedom, to celebrate with family and friends and to thank a veteran or two. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress passed a […]
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Canton man facing two felony sex charges
PARIS — A Canton man has been indicted on two felony sex charges stemming from an incident at his home in the Canton Point Trailer Park in November. Augustus O. Buck, 43, is charged with gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact and violation of conditions of release, according to an Oxford County grand jury indictment. […]
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H.S. girls’ soccer: Buckfield’s back for more
BUCKFIELD — A year ago, the Buckfield girls’ soccer team had one of those seasons that provided a whole new experience — and one that only makes them want more. “It was great,” Buckfield senior Naudia Wesley said of the Bucks’ run to the regional final. “We weren’t really expecting it, but we were working for it. […]
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Fall Preview 2014: Buckfield girls’ soccer
Coach: Travis Magnusson (third year) Conference: EWC Class: D Last year: 10-4-2, lost in Western D finals Returning players: Senior — Naudia Wesley (FB); Juniors — Ashley Campbell (MF), Alyssa Therriault (FB), Courtney Keough (FB), Alexis Bennett (FB), Jenn Dobson (MF), Bria Damon (F), Olivia Dooley (G); Sophomores — Mae Kolin (F), Kalie Litchfield (MF). […]
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More bald eagles seen in Vermont, nesting, taking flight
MONTPELIER, Vt. — There have been more bald eagle sightings in Vermont and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering reducing the bird’s state status from endangered to threatened. Last year 26 bald eagle nests were found in and around the state and 28 young eagles took flight within the state, department officials […]
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Science teacher takes off with rocket-making class
PERU — Dirigo Middle School science teacher David Buck gave lessons to the Cougar Cub after-school program at Dirigo Elementary School last week on how to build a rocket. Buck was chosen two summers ago to attend a space camp for teachers in Huntsville, Ala., and spoke of his experiences there. “I’m not an astronaut,” […]
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Outdoors in Maine: Spruce’s redemption buck
For whatever reason I still don’t understand, there are – I’m convinced – certain individual deer hunters who simply see more deer than the average Joe. For the sake of a better name, let’s call this natural phenomenon the Reynolds Rule. If you are a deer hunter who hunts from a deer camp, or with […]