Hero with Heart Cindy Gorham, a Buxton resident who is a Scarborough firefighter/paramedic, recently was awarded a Heroes With Heart Award from TIP, a volunteer trauma intervention program. Scarborough Fire Chief Mike Thurlow said last winter Gorham stayed on the scene with a family caring for a loved one facing death after a long […]
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Maine Backyard Campout encourages safe outdoor fun amid pandemic
Nearly 30 communities have so far signed up for the July 10-11 weekend event.
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Atkinson challenges Payeur for Buxton seat on SAD 6 board
BUXTON — Lindsey Atkinson is challenging incumbent Arthur Payeur Jr. for a three-year Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board. The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. Payeur has served one term on the board. Atkinson is a mother of two children in the district. The election is set for July 14. […]
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The Maine Millennial: Defunding police would help them, too
Stop requiring them to deal with every social problem and reinvest some of their budget where it would do more good.
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Bicentennial Maine: Buxton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Carlow, Mendros in House District 16 Republican bid
The winner of the July 14 primary will face Democrat David Durrell in November.
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Buxton Notes: June 11
Cooper 2019 football coach of year Bonny Eagle High School teacher and varsity football coach Kevin Cooper has been named 2019 Coach of the Year by the Maine State Football Coaches Association. Cooper has coached the Scots to seven state titles. Parade scrubbed The town’s annual parade won’t happen this year. “Due to COVID-19 concerns […]
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Artist creates portrait to inspire peace, unity
Eamon White’s depiction of George Floyd expresses his emotions over the black man’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
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Buxton Notes: June 4
Dorcas Fest canceled, parade iffy The Dorcas Fest has been canceled for this year, Town Clerk John Myers said this week. “The Buxton Community Parade is still in question. I am not sure yet,” said Myers, parade chairman. Last year, the combined festival and parade were held in August. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and […]
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Salmon Falls Bridge to be redesigned to deter jumping
The bridge between Buxton and Hollis has long been popular with youth who leap from it into the Saco River, but a planned upgrade should put a stop to that risky pastime and make it safer for all, the state says.