The Gorham Police Department is investigating five incidents of vandals shooting at vehicles this week, according to Chief Christopher Sanborn. Police first responded at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 to a report of gun vandalism to a vehicle on South Street. A pellet rifle/BB gun was used and four additional incidents were reported throughout Monday […]
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Appraisal party
The event will be the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society’s first fundraiser since before the pandemic.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 21
Seventh annual public dinner – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Fundraiser sponsored by Men’s Fellowship. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and cookies. Dine-in buffet, takeout options. $12, $8 ages 9 and under. Cash only. Spaghetti and meatball supper – Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., St. […]
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The Wrap: Monte’s pizza in demand after Barstool review; Maine Cheese Award winners
More national plaudits for Portland restaurants, and Oak & Embers opens in Buxton.
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 14
Benefit concert for riding center Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center’s fundraising concert, “Bands Behind the Barn,” will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Funds will go toward scholarships for the therapeutic riding program for children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities. The event includes food trucks, mobile bar service, […]
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From Augusta: Going back to school
After a long, rainy, and wet summer, the sun is beginning to set earlier each day. The cornstalks and sunflowers stand tall, full of ripe ears of corn and big colorful blooms. It feels like fall in the cool mornings and evenings and like summer for a few warmer hours at midday. Change is in […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 31
Antique appraisals event The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society is planning a vintage, valuables and antiques appraisals event on Sept. 23 at the Brewster Barn at 8 Brewster Place. A $30 donation includes one appraisal by Rachel and Joshua Gurley of Gurley Antiques Gallery in Scarborough. Item registration is open from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 24
Mattress sale fundraiser for Bonny Eagle High A mattress sale to benefit Bonny Eagle High School field hockey, music and Project Graduation is set for Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School in Standish. Organizers say “several top quality mattress brands” will be displayed and priced below retail, […]
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We Love to Eat: Aug. 24
Summer barbecue picnic – Saturday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, vegetables, watermelon and ice cream sundaes. $10, $5 ages 8 and under. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $10, $5 […]
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Buxton Notes: Aug. 17
Buxton parade a hit Crowds lined River Road Aug. 12 to watch the town’s annual parade with youth groups, vintage vehicles, police and fire trucks and more. The parade featured 50 entries, according to Town Clerk John Myers. At parade’s end, a gathering outside Tory Hill Church sang “Happy Birthday” to Assistant Town Clerk Angela […]