Absentee ballot info Absentee ballots are available for the July 14 state primary, special referendum election annual town election and the Maine School Administrative District 6 election of district directors. “At this time, both in-person and absentee voting are available for the July 14 election,” Town Clerk John Myers said. In-person voting will be 6 […]
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Portland man charged with robbery, aggravated assault in Buxton
Police say they arrested Muhamud Said Abdullahi, 27, Friday after reports that he threatened a homeowner with a handgun.
The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
Buxton Notes: May 14
Recreation opening The Buxton Recreation Department is looking for a recreation programmer. The complete job description can be found at buxtonrec.com under “General Info.” Applications and general inquiries can be directed to Nicole Welch, recreation director, at recdirbuxton@sacoriver.net. Kindergarten sign-up SAD 6 is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020/2021 school year. For more information, call […]
Buxton Notes: May 7
Transfer station to reopen The Buxton Transfer Station’s outside disposal areas will reopen Thursday, May 7. The outside areas, including bulky waste, shingles, demolition debris, brush, wood, metal, tires, organics for composting, and inert waste then will resume the normal operating hours: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to […]
Buxton Notes: April 30
New Buxton officers Kaden Flynn and Olivia Wentworth are new members of Buxton Police Department. Flynn becomes the part time animal control officer, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Adele Jones for health reasons. Flynn also works for the city of Saco. Wentworth is a law enforcement veteran who began her career as […]
Maine Bicentennial: 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.
Buxton Notes: April 23
Help hotline The town has organized a group of volunteers to assist residents who can not leave their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who need help with picking up groceries, medications or mail should call the Buxton Community Outreach hotline at 841-7320. Selectmen monitoring impact The Board of Selectmen continues to meet in weekly […]
The Maine Millennial: COVID crisis wrong time for congressional recess
Why are members of Congress sitting around at home when there’s work to be done in D.C.?
Buxton Notes: April 16
Candidates are shoo-ins A pair of candidates filed nomination papers for available seats on the Board of Selectman, but the election will be delayed. Incumbent Frank Pulsoni and David Field Jr., a Planning Board member, are running unopposed for three-year terms. Dennis Santolucito, a longtime Buxton political figure, is not seeking reelection to the five-member […]