Cub Scout builds a Santa Claus Lego car Finn Theriault, a Tiger Cub from Pack 349 in Buxton, was one of more than 60 Cubs and Scouts who participated in the annual Lego Pinewood Derby Nov. 12 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade, according to a press release. Finn built a Santa Claus car. “Santa knows […]

Retired horse goes to college Futures For Standardbreds, a Buxton organization committed to rescuing, retraining and rehoming standardbred horses, recently placed one of its graduates in a prestigious equine studies program. “(Aussie) is an Australian-born, 13-year-old gelding who, from the start of training, showed great patience, steady gaits and a noticeable confidence,” Robyn Cuffey, executive […]

Early Election Day Remembering Frank Young The Maine School Administrative District  6 Board of Directors held a moment of silence at its meeting Nov. 7 for former school custodian Francis Young who died Oct. 3 at age 93. “He was known by teachers and co-workers affectionately as Frank. He was employed by the district from […]

Donations needed for Thanksgiving The Buxton Community Food Services Co-Op is seeking donations to fill its Thanksgiving baskets. Items needed include gravy, stuffing, turkeys and cranberry sauce. Donations can be dropped off at the co-op at the intersection of Long Plains and Haines Meadow roads in Buxton Center from 8:30-10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays and […]