Wreath ceremony honors local veterans Volunteers placed nearly 600 donated wreaths on veterans’ gravesites during the South Buxton Cemetery Association’s ceremony honoring veterans Dec. 18. An American flag flew high above the ceremony from a Buxton Fire Department ladder truck during the well-attended event. The observance was held in conjunction with the national Wreaths Across […]
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Navy hospital corpsman has Christmas homecoming in Buxton
Bonny Eagle graduate Kiara Field is home for the holidays after being away for 18 months.
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 24-29
Free Christmas Eve dinner – Friday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed by a short church service at 6 p.m. Free take-out Christmas dinner – Saturday, Dec. 25, noon-1 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road (Route 22), Buxton. Storm date […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 16
Bar Mills church hosts tree festival, holiday service Over a dozen decorated trees are on display at the annual Christmas Tree Festival at Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive. The trees can be viewed during services on Sundays Dec. 19 and 26 from 10-11 a.m. The church also will hold services beginning at […]
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Wreath-laying ceremonies this Saturday to honor veterans
Wreaths Across America observances in Buxton and Westbrook will pay tribute to those who served in U.S. wars.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 9
Tell your life story through memoir-writing workshops A series of workshops on writing a memoir is being offered by West Buxton Public Library and the Narragansett Number 1 Foundation. “Sit down and write the story only you can tell. No experience needed,” an announcement stated. “This online Zoom workshop will get your creative juices flowing […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 2
Veterans to be honored at wreath ceremony Dec. 18 The South Buxton Cemetery on River Road at Tory Hill will conduct its annual Wreath Across America observance beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 18. The program opens with laying wreaths on veterans’ graves. Opening remarks are set for 11:45 a.m., followed by a moment of silence […]
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Gorham-Maine Mall connector plan takes shape
The Maine Turnpike Authority has been meeting with communities that will be impacted by the project and will meet with residents beginning next month.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 25
Warm winter coats available at Town Hall Coats donated by the Salvation Army are available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, for children of all ages as well as adults. If you or someone you know is in need of a warm coat, stop by the town office. The Town Hall is normally open […]
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 18
Annual Touch-A-Truck, tree lighting Nov. 28 The town’s annual Touch-A-Truck and tree lighting is set from 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Public Works Building, 215 Portland Road. Parking will be available at the adjacent Buxton Town Hall. Christmas lights will be strung on lighted fire engines, dump trucks and police cruisers. Refreshments will […]