Toy Box sign-ups, volunteers sought Buxton Toy Box applications are now available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The Toy Box collects gifts from donors and gives them to the town’s children. Pick up an application and schedule an appointment on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 7
Wreaths Across America South Buxton Cemetery, 1187 River Road, will again participate this year in the Wreaths Across America observance next month. The ceremony is held in conjunction with one at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The cemetery in Buxton will conduct a program with veterans, Scouts and volunteers placing wreaths on gravestones of military […]
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Buxton packs ’em in Tuesday
House District 137 incumbent Nathan Carlow garnered 2,276 votes, to Elizabeth Gleason’s 1,629. For House District 138, incumbent Mark Blier led with 696 votes, Michael McKinney had 329 and Michael Barden, 141.
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 31
Election Day safety Town Clerk John Myers has announced for the safety of all on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, there will be one-way traffic entering and exiting the Town Hall complex where all Buxton voters will cast ballots. Myers said traffic will enter the main entrance and then be directed by Buxton Fire Police […]
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Oct. 31
Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. New and used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table and more. Coffee and doughnuts, hot dogs, chili and chili dogs available. Windham craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Windham Christian Academy, 1051 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. […]
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Maine Senate District 31
Maine Senate District 31: Represents Buxton, Old Orchard Beach, Saco Democrat and incumbent Donna Bailey is opposed by Republican Craig Pendleton. DONNA BAILEY City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Former Saco Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member; former York County Probate Court Judge; two term Representative in the Maine House, one as House Chair of […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 24
Expanded hours for absentee ballots The Buxton Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters will be open for additional hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, to issue and receive absentee ballots and register voters for the Nov. 5 state general and referendum election at Town Hall. Absentee ballot applications are available at the […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 24
Buxton haddock supper buffet –Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Casco Spooktacular Saturday Supper – Saturday, Oct. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road. Baked beans, casseroles, a cauldron of chili, and homemade […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 130
Maine House of Representatives District 130: Representing Gorham, Buxton Democrat and incumbent Lynn Copeland, who has served in the Maine Legislature since December of 2022, is opposed by Republican Theodore “Ted” Sirois. Copeland did not respond to the Courier’s candidate questionnaire. THEODORE SIROIS City/Town: Saco Relevant Experience: Current member of Saco Park & Recreation Advisory Board, […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 17
Children’s author to sign books Author Tonya Shevenell will sell and autograph her books, including her latest, “The Moon Over Malibu Maine,” between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Mr. Peabody’s Apple Crisp, 1070 Long Plains Road, Buxton. It’s her third children’s book and illustrated by Laura Winslow. For more information about […]