Buxton police growing beards, getting polished to support children’s center Buxton Police Department is one of 10 law enforcement agencies in York County participating in the sixth annual “Blues for Bucks” campaign. Officers will be growing beards or goatees, sporting blue nail polish or wearing teal ribbons to support the Children’s Advocacy Center of York […]
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Local schools wrestle with lingering staffing shortages
Gorham, Westbrook and Bonny Eagle districts are dealing with vacancies that are not simply caused by the pandemic.
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 30
Buxton planning 250th celebration next year The town will observe its 250th birthday in 2022. A parade and a full slate of activities are being planned for Aug. 6. Town Clerk John Myers has announced that save-the-date magnets are available at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. A land grant first known as Narragansett No. 1, […]
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 23
Public works department accepting applications Buxton is accepting applications for a full-time laborer/equipment operator in the public works department. Duties include lawn mowing, town road maintenance, snow plowing and other duties as assigned. This job consists of heavy, manual labor, including lifting, shoveling, raking and operating chainsaws, large trucks and other equipment. Requirements include a […]
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Maine maple producers tap into fall festival
Maine maple producers revel in another opportunity for business with a second annual fall fest approaching.
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Buxton Notes: Sept. 16
MaineHealth conducting flu clinic at Buxton Town Hall A flu clinic is set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The vaccine is free with proof of insurance. Those attending the clinic will be required to wear a mask and social distance at all times. The clinic is administrated […]
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Water survey delays board review of proposed Buxton mobile home park
A Buxton Planning Board public hearing Tuesday for a proposed mobile home park got bogged down in a discussion about the water table. A review will resume Sept. 27 of Dearborn Development’s proposed 14-lot mobile home park on 15.25 acres near the intersection of Parker Farm and Chicopee roads. Buxton doesn’t have public water and […]
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 16
Free community meal – Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5-6 p.m. Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. An option for takeout will also be available. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m.. Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation: $8; $4, children; $20, […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Sept. 16
Craft fair – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Living Waters Christian School, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Vendors, food truck, crafters. For more information or to rent space, call 391-8166. Bake sale – Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Homemade […]
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Letter: Dorcas Society extends thanks for successful festival
The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton held its annual Dorcas Fest Aug. 7 and it was a wonderful day. The Dorcas Society would like to thank all the community members who came and enjoyed all the activities and supported the various events. We had enthusiastic attendance at the Dorcas Dash 5K Race, the annual […]