Explore your life’s story at memoir-writing workshop A series of memoir-writing workshops is being offered at the West Buxton Public Library via Zoom. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, participants will get acquainted and learn Zoom procedures and workshop guidelines. Writing prompts and a fun exercise will also be included. Guest presenter Elizabeth Peavey will discuss “How […]

Police urge motorists to remove snow from vehicles Buxton Police in a recent Facebook posting reminded drivers to clear snow and ice from their windshields and vehicles before heading out. “It is a violation of law to drive with an obstructed view, like a frost-covered window,” the posting said. “Provisions of Maine law also prohibit […]

Volunteers needed to fill town vacancies Town Clerk John Myers announced the Select Board is looking for residents to serve on the following boards and committees: Board of Appeals, Saco River Cable Committee, Bonny Eagle Park, Carroll Park and the Ancient Cemetery Committee. Those interested in any of these positions should send a letter of […]

Police sight mystery man, mysterious light on Christmas Buxton police on Dec. 25 reported on its Facebook page that a strange red light was seen bouncing across the sky all over the Buxton area. One “witness” told dispatch “the light was bright enough to cut through fog as thick as peanut butter.” After checking around […]

Wreath ceremony honors local veterans Volunteers placed nearly 600 donated wreaths on veterans’ gravesites during the South Buxton Cemetery Association’s ceremony honoring veterans Dec. 18. An American flag flew high above the ceremony from a Buxton Fire Department ladder truck during the well-attended event. The observance was held in conjunction with the national Wreaths Across […]