The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
buckfield maine
Posted inCommunity
One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]
advertisement
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Buckfield stabbing victim and suspect knew each other from prison, police say
The motive in the case remains unclear, according to court documents.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Waterville man charged in Buckfield stabbing appears in court
A judge sets Abdul-Rashid Bilal’s bail at $10,000 cash.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Deputies arrest Waterville area man in Buckfield stabbing after 30-minute search
The Buckfield resident suffered non-life-threatening injuries Monday evening, authorities say.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police: Former Buckfield woman slain in Denver, but body has not been found
Police believe Naudiaerella ‘Naudia’ Wesley, 27, was killed just before Thanksgiving. Her body has not been found, no arrests have been made and police believe the person who killed her is dead.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Johnson Hall co-founder says renovation of Gardiner theater is ‘beyond our expectation’
Four decades after Denise and Benny Reehl formed a group to buy Johnson Hall, renovations to the historic opera house are nearing completion. To meet the requirements of the tax credit program funding part of the work, the building must be safe for occupancy by Dec. 31.
Posted inBusiness
Real estate market seeing some changes, but inventory remains key to easing
June figures from the Maine Association of Realtors show more homes are on the market, while home prices remain high.
Posted inBusiness, News
Buckfield mill makes commemorative Easter eggs for White House
The Wells Wood Turning & Finishing company is supplying the wooden eggs for thousands of children participating in Monday’s annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
Posted inUncategorized
Buckfield club donates $1K to scholarship fund
BUCKFIELD — The Pine Tree Trail Riders, during its annual gathering Sept. 24-25, presented a $1,000 donation to the Sumner Bicentennial Scholarship Fund in memory of Donnie Richardson, a Sumner resident who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. The scholarship fund provides scholarships to residents of Sumner who wish to pursue educational goals. […]