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We Love Sales: Aug. 1
Yard and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, Route 22, Buxton. Hot homemade doughnuts and steamed hot dogs. Blueberry jamboree and bake sale – Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Items for sale, blueberries, picnic lunch, along with yard […]
Mistrial frustrates Buxton employee
The town’s solid waste director says the case against the Selectboard chairwoman, who is charged with assaulting him, has ruined his reputation and he fears he will be fired.
Looking Back: July 25
July 27, 1994 Plans for a housing development along one of the most scenic areas of Westbrook’s Mill Brook are back before the Planning Board. The same plans were abandoned after a veto four years ago by the late Mayor Fred Wescott. The plan involves 16 house lots at the Route 302-Methodist Road corner. Alexander […]
Buxton Notes
Jazz ensemble at Tory Hill The Tory Hill Meeting House at the First Congregational Church of Buxton is hosting its fourth annual Saco River Jazz Ensemble 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, on the lawn of the church, located at the intersection of routes 202 and 112. The event is open to the public and admission […]
We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, July 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 26, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
We Love to Eat: July 18
Free dinner – Thursday, July 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 19, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
Buxton Notes: July 18
Mansion tours canceled The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society has announced that the tours of the Brewster Mansion scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, in Buxton have been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances.” The tours were to be in conjunction with the annual Dorcas Society Fest and Buxton Community Day at Tory Hill. “We extend our sincere apologies […]
Buxton man charged with assault, domestic violence terrorizing
George Casey, 63, pushed two DHHS caseworkers and an officer who were investigating at his residence, police say.
Buxton Notes: July 11
Dorcas Fest and Community Day plans Big doin’s are planned in Buxton as the town celebrates Aug. 10, at Tory Hill, intersection of routes 202 and 112. It’s the Dorcas Fest, sponsored by the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, in conjunction with Buxton Community Day. Activities include a parade, free car show, road race, […]