Free wellness fair Buxton Recreation Department is hosting an age-friendly wellness fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Buxton businesses and organizations will provide tips for overall well-being. The event includes door prizes, raffles and refreshments. For more information, call 929-8381 or visit buxtonrec.com. Taxes […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: April 27
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 29, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation; $5 children; $20 family. Takeout available. Free community meal – Wednesday, May 3, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social distancing. Senior meal – Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. […]
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Bonny Eagle district approves $62.1 million school budget
The budget for the upcoming school year is up about 5.6% over this year’s and includes $1 million for building repairs.
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Buxton Notes: April 20
Cemetery meeting reminder The South Buxton Cemetery Association (Tory Hill) will hold its 2023 annual meeting on at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Officers and directors will be elected. Lot owners, representative and interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, call the cemetery’s office at […]
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Buxton Notes: April 13
Two residents vie for one SAD 6 seat Two Buxton residents, Paul Leach and Cynthia Meserve, are candidates for one available three-year term on the SAD 6 Board of Directors, according to the district’s central office. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Incumbent Lindsey Atkinson is not seeking reelection. In Limington, […]
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Buxton Notes: April 6
Vendors sought for yard sale Tory Hill Meetinghouse is looking for vendors to set up on the church lawn and offer attic treasures and other yard sale items and/or crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12. The lawn sale will be held in conjunction with Buxton Community Day and the Dorcas Society fair. […]
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Bonny Eagle school district temporarily removes 8 books from library pending review
After hearing complaints from parents that the books contain inappropriate content, the board took the unusual move of removing them before undertaking a review process.
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Beyond the Headlines: Breaking down the county budget process
The county budget season is upon us and it’s a perfect opportunity to break down the process, which isn’t well known. The typical annual county budget is around $20+ million. To give you a comparison on both ends of the spectrum, the city of Saco annual municipal budget has been around $35+ million and the […]
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Buxton Notes: March 30
Historical society reopens The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St. in Buxton, will reopen April 6. New operating hours are 4-8 p.m. on Thursdays. The historical society is scheduling programs and events for 7 p.m. on April 18, May 16 and June 20. For more information, visit buxtonhollishistorical.org or call 929-1684.
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Buxton Notes: March 23
Nurse substitutes sought The Bonny Eagle School District is looking for substitute school nurses. The district posted a flyer describing the specialized practice of nursing as protecting and promoting student health, facilitating optimal development and advancing academic success. The school district represents Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. For more information, contact Jessi Woodman […]