Healthy conversations The Buxton Recreation Department is offering a free “Healthy Sip” with coffee and a healthy conversation from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March 18 at Town Hall. Nursing students will share information on health topics and preventive screenings. Coffee and games will follow and registration is required. For more information or […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Buxton Police assistant has stories to tell
Manny Costa was a mounted police officer in Houston, Texas, before joining the Buxton department as a civilian employee.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Feb. 15
Primary absentee ballots available Absentee ballots can be requested for the upcoming Democratic and Republican presidential primary taking place March 5. They can be mailed out by calling Town Clerk John Myers at 929-6171 or requested online at maine.gov. Voters can also fill out and submit absentee ballots in person at Town Hall. Those dropping off […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: Feb. 15
Westbrook baked haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. $10, $5 ages 12 and under. Takeout 4:30-5 p.m. Gorham haddock dinner – Friday, Feb. 16, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Knights of Columbus, 299 Main St., Gorham. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 8
Nominations for SAD 6 School Board members Bonny Eagle school director at-large nomination papers are available at the district headquarters at 94 Main St. in Buxton, and town halls in each of the district’s towns – Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. The terms expiring in June are those of Ellen DeCotiis, Buxton; Kelley […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
We Love to Eat: Feb. 8
Scarborough bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m., Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot dogs, chop suey, mac and cheese, coleslaw, biscuits, brown bread and pies. $10, $5 under 12. Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. Westbrook. Beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 1
Parade date set Town Clerk John Myers has announced that the town’s annual community parade will be Aug. 17. The theme is “Calling all friendly ghouls and goblins.” To register for the parade, go to buxton.me.us and click on News. Myers can be reached at 929-6171. Transfer station job The town of Buxton is seeking […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Police Department earns distinguished accreditation
The department is now among 26 law enforcement agencies in the state recognized for adhering to best practices.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Hollis Buxton Democratic Party to hold caucus
The 2024 Hollis Buxton Democratic Party Caucus will take place 1 p.m. Feb. 4, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Doors open at noon for voter registration, candidate presentations and social engagement. Light refreshments will be served. The caucus will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Elections will be held for local committee […]
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It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby
911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a ‘stork award’ for talking the father through his son’s delivery.