The nephew of a church trustee is charged with operating a methamphetamine lab in a playroom at the Buxton United Methodist Church, where worship services and Christmas programming have been disrupted.
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Buxton man had meth lab in church’s playroom for children, police charge
Police were called to the Buxton United Methodist Church on Thursday morning to investigate suspicious activity.
U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools
A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
Buxton Notes: Dec. 5
‘Peabody Pew’ performances Buxton not hog wild A USDA notice posted on the Buxton Police Department’s Facebook page caused a stir last week. The notice asked residents to report to Buxton Police any sightings of feral swine or loose domestic pigs. The federal department is seeking input as to whether any feral hogs have been […]
Buxton Notes: Nov. 28
Special town meeting Buxton has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, to vote on five items. Voters will choose a moderator, whether to accept three private roads, and whether to appropriate up to $25,000 for assessing services. Voter registration will be available during the […]
Three seek vacant Buxton Selectboard seat
BUXTON — Three candidates have filed nomination papers to fill the term on the Board of Selectmen left vacant in October when Jean Harmon resigned. Clifford Emery, Caleb Porter and Francis Pulsoni filed papers by Monday’s deadline at 4:30 p.m., according to Assistant Town Clerk Ruth Scheibenpflug. The term expires in June 2020. An election […]
Buxton police ask public to report any sightings of feral hogs
Federal agriculture officials issue a warning on a growing national problem.
Buxton Notes: Nov. 21
Order wreaths for vet graves Orders for wreaths to decorate graves of veterans in the South Buxton Cemetery must be received by Dec. 1, the South Buxton Cemetery Association says. Wreaths are $15 each and can be designated for a specific grave or placed randomly in the cemetery. The cemetery will participate in a Wreaths […]
Buxton Notes: Nov. 7
Nominations available for Harmon’s post BUXTON — Nomination papers are available to fill the vacancy left when Jean Harmon resigned last month from the five-member Board of Selectmen. Papers will be available until 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Qualifying candidates will be placed on the […]
Buxton man faces charges after police break up underage drinking party
At least 63 minors attended the party Saturday on Portland Road, and two men were arrested, police said.