Joint meeting The Board of Selectmen will meet with the Planning Board at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the municipal office for an ordinance amendment workshop. Budget seat remains unfilled There is still an available seat on the Budget Committee. Those interested in becoming a Budget Committee member should send a letter of interest […]
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Area schools see a post-holiday increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 7
Blier reappointed to joint panel on health coverage Rep. Mark J. Blier, R-Buxton, has been reappointed to the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services. The committee will focus on issues surrounding private health insurance and banking. “Health care policy remains a major focus, especially given the events of 2020,” Blier […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 24
Free Christmas Eve meal Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road in Buxton is hosting a free turkey dinner at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24. The church will offer takeout containers as an option for those who do not want to dine inside. Social distancing guidelines are in effect including wearing of face masks […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 17
Carlow assigned committee Newly elected Rep. Nathan Carlow, R-Buxton, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Technology. In a statement, Carlow said the “appointment to this committee will allow me to proactively fight for broadband, sustainable energy, and power companies that work for Maine people.” Carlow said he […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 10
See the lights Buxton Recreation Director Nicole Welch has announced the town is holding a reverse light parade and would welcome your vehicle in the lineup. No vehicle is too large or too small and all you need to do is have your decorated vehicle at the Buxton Town Hall by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. […]
Buxton Notes: Dec. 3
Giving thanks The Buxton Community Food Co-op provided 96 free Thanksgiving baskets filled with complete meals, Director Joann Groder said this week. Groder thanked several donors: Poland Spring, Plummer’s Grocery Store, Pine Tree Garage, J.D. Variety, Sandy and Beverly Atkinson, Long Horn Horse and Pet Supply, Snell’s Family Farm, Estes Farm, Patsy Leavitt, Hannaford, Panda […]
Maine Bicentennial: Buxton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years.
We Love Fairs
Pre-order fair – Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., First Congregational Church of Buxton (Tory Hill Meetinghouse) Parish House, Route 4A, Buxton. Order form found on the church’s Facebook page or call 929-4552. Items include wreaths, fudge, pies, cookies and mini breads. Welcome baskets will be auctioned. When picking up orders, pre-ordered hot lunch will […]
Buxton Notes: Nov. 26
Rabies clinic A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats is set for 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5, at Buxton Public Works Garage, 215 Portland Road. Dogs are required to be on a leash and cats must be carriers. The cost $8 per vaccination, cash only. For faster service and a more than one-year vaccination, bring […]