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Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Buxton-based school board considers removing books about sexuality and gender identity from school libraries

by Dennis Hoey August 22, 2022August 23, 2022

Some parents want the books “Gender Queer: A Memoir” and “It’s Perfectly Normal” removed from libraries at Bonny Eagle middle school and high school.

Local & State, News

Motorcyclist killed in collision with school bus in Buxton

by Dennis Hoey June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

The motorcycle and bus, which wasn’t carrying children, collided on Narragansett Trail at about 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Bill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: The school is long gone, but its playground rises again

by Bill Nemitz October 3, 2021October 2, 2021

Luke Plummer of Buxton needed an Eagle Scout project. He found one – and then some.

American Journal

Springvale man killed in Buxton crash

November 17, 2020

BUXTON — William Cole, 37, of Springvale died at the scene of a three-car accident Monday at the intersection of Narragansett Trail (Route 202) and Pease Road, authorities said Tuesday. One of the drivers, Patrick Devroy, 80, of Buxton, had to be extricated from his vehicle, according to Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline. Devroy was […]

Local & State

Buxton police searching for suspect in armed robbery

by Rachel Ohm August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

The robber of a convenience store is described as a white man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, green or olive pants and a ski mask.

Bill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: They came, they saw, they trashed the place

by Bill Nemitz July 19, 2020July 19, 2020

Thanks to the ‘all about me’ crowd, Buxton’s favorite park is now a no-trespassing zone.

American Journal

Maine Bicentennial: Buxton

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.