New flagpole installed A new, 35-foot fiberglass flagpole was installed May 28 at South Buxton Cemetery at Tory Hill. Richard “Sandy” Atkinson, president of the cemetery association, said money for the pole and its installation came from a $5,300 gift from an anonymous donor. A crew from Bailey Sign of Westbrook erected the gift. An […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Candidate bows out of June 8 race for SAD 6 seat
Trevor Hustus of Hollis ends his re-election campaign and will take a job in Washington, D.C.
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SAD 6 budget goes before voters May 27
The proposed $54.3 million School Administrative District 6 budget is now in the hands of voters in the five towns that comprise the district. Before going to a budget validation referendum on June 8, the spending plan will be voted on in a district meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, in the gym at […]
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Buxton Notes: May 27
Town, school elections Balloting will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day, June 8, at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote for School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors and candidates in municipal elections. In the SAD 6 election, incumbent Ellen DeCotiss of Buxton faces no competition. The SAD […]
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Not just tick talk: Buxton landowner walking the walk to combat teeming menace
A Buxton woodlands owner will join dozens of other citizen scientists this summer in a University of Maine tick survey.
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Man wanted by Buxton police turns himself in
Brady Dix Sr. surrenders a week after police thought they were in a standoff at his house.
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Buxton Notes: May 20
Tory Hill lawn sale Tory Hill Church, 1197 River Road, is holding its annual plant, green elephant and bake sale on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church lawn. It will feature annuals, perennials, baked goods and a green elephant table with an assortment of used pots, garden tools and […]
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Suspect flees before police surround home in Buxton
A standoff that developed before 10:30 a.m. ended several hours later after police discovered the man they sought had already fled.
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We Love to Eat: May 20
Ham Italian Luncheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post 35, 413 Broadway, South Portland. Curbside/take-out by advance order only. Meal includes chips, dessert, beverage for $6, www.maineregimentcorps.org. Bean hole supper – 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, curbside pick up. Community meal – […]
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Buxton Notes: May 13
Big bash in Buxton The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, along with the town of Buxton, are planning to hold the annual Dorcas Fest and Community Day on Aug. 7, complete with a parade, a performance by The Mallett Brothers Band and fireworks. The event will be held at Tory Hill, which is at […]