Bar Mills vaccination clinic The town of Buxton is conducting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic beginning at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at Bar Mills Fire Station, 174 Portland Road. The Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine is open to Mainers 50 and older, teachers, school staff and licensed child care workers of any age. Registration […]
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Buxton Notes: March 25
MSAD 6 needs ed techs Maine School Administrative District 6 is seeking educational technicians to work with special needs students at Bonny Eagle high and middle schools, Buxton Center Elementary, Edna Libby, George E. Jack and Steep Falls. “We are seeking all levels of Ed Techs to join our instructional staff,” an online advertisement said. […]
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Maple Weekend limited, but still a sweet spot amid pandemic
The pandemic has forced changes to the popular annual event at sugarhouses in the area, including curbside service and social distancing.
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We Love to Eat: March 25
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 26, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, March 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm […]
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Buxton Notes: March 18
Myers recognized Town Clerk John Myers was honored recently at a selectmen’s meeting for serving 35 years as town clerk. His tenure began March 4, 1986. The plaque reads “In recognition of your dedication and commitment of 35 years serving the Town of Buxton. Thank you for all that you do.” His wife Louise, children […]
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Buxton Notes: March 11
Elected positions available Nomination papers are available for several elected municipal positions. Papers for the town boards are due by 4:30 p.m. April 9 to Town Clerk John Myers’ office at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The election will be held June 8, when Buxton and four other SAD 6 towns will also choose school […]
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We Love to Eat: March 11
Drive thru fish dinner – Friday, March 12, 4:30-6 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert. $10. To benefit St. Anthony Parish. Pick up dinners in lower church parking lot. Takeout bean supper – Saturday, March 13, 4:30-6 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long […]
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Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
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Buxton Notes: March 4
Town attracting businesses The town’s Narragansett Trail corridor is in line for business-boosting shots in the arm. Brown Iron Works, Patriots Holdings and JD Variety all plan projects on Narragansett Trail (Route 202). The three entities were on the Planning Board agenda Monday. Stan Brown of Old Orchard Beach is seeking permission to construct a […]
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Buxton Notes: Feb. 25
250th planning on hold Planning for the town’s sestercentennial next year has been impacted by the pandemic. Selectmen’s Assistant Krystal Dyer said she hasn’t “heard any mention” lately of the 250th birthday celebration. “At this time, I have no information. Due to COVID-19 everything was put on hold,” Dyer said this week. A previously announced […]