Gift a Buxton 250 tee Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, has a limited number of Buxton 250 T-shirts for sale in sizes small, 2X and 3X. All sizes are $5 each and would make a great Christmas gift. Residents interested in purchasing a shirt can stop by Town Hall during regular business hours. […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 15
Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 17, 8-11 a.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Proceeds benefit Project Graduation for an alcohol- and chem-free graduation for Westbrook High School class of 2023. All you can eat; $8; $4, children. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. […]
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Wreath ceremonies to remember veterans in Buxton, Westbrook cemeteries
South Buxton Cemetery and Westbrook’s Woodlawn Cemetery will participate in the Wreaths Across America honor for veterans on Saturday, Dec. 17.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 8
Assistant principal honored Lowell Oyster, assistant principal of Bonny Eagle Middle School, has been named Maine’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals’ Association. Oyster received the award because of his “strong emphasis on community outreach. He has the ability to build connections across diverse stakeholders and goes to extraordinary lengths […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 8
Bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 10, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two kinds of beans, American chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, bread, beverages and homemade pies. $10; tickets available at the door. Advance orders for takeout are accepted by calling 854-9157. Free community meal – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 1
Dorcas Society steps up The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton has donated $8,500 to help feed and keep people warm this coming winter. The society presented a $3,500 check to the town to aid its “Keep the Heat On” assistance program along with $2,500 each to the Buxton Food Cupboard and the Community Food […]
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We Love Fairs: Dec. 1
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Handcrafted items, homemade pickles, baked goods, candles, fresh greens and wreaths, pet items. Friday night food to take home includes chicken pot pie, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, soups and dessert. […]
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Meet Melvin, a pampered pet pig with a big personality
The “pretty spoiled” rescue pet has a social media presence and recently scored high in a national contest.
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It could be curtains for Buxton’s annual ‘Peabody Pew’
The community play, produced by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, has been performed at Tory Hill Meetinghouse in Buxton annually for more than a century.
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 24
Charity holiday craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish. Christmas in the Village fair – Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Christmas swags, greenery and other decor; soup, […]