Election Day closures Several departments and offices at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Election Day, Nov. 3. They include the offices for the transfer station, selectmen, general assistance, building inspector, plumbing inspector, code enforcement, Planning Board, Board of Appeals, town treasurer, payroll and accounts payable. “These services will be closed to […]
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 22
Town hall open Saturday The Buxton Town Clerk’s Office and Registrar of Voters at the town hall, 185 Portland Road, will have extended hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, to issue and receive absentee ballots and register voters for the Nov. 3 election. Under COVID-19 restrictions, a limited number of people […]
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Buxton anticipates record Election Day voter turnout
In addition to the presidential race, legislative seats are up for grabs Nov. 3.
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Letter: Brenner will be as dedicated to Senate as she is to health care
I first met Stacy Brenner this past winter, but I have known what she and her husband John are doing over at Broadturn Farm for some years now. As a former small business owner myself I have been impressed by what they have done with their farm, making it an integral part of the local […]
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Letter: Brenner deserves vote in Senate District 30
I first met Stacy Brenner and her husband John at the Buxton Democratic Caucus this March. When she held up her “Rise and Organize” sign with the environment as her concern, she won my vote. She then met with the Hollis-Buxton Dems via Zoom. As questions were posed, Stacy listened carefully and provided content-filled responses. […]
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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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Buxton Notes: Oct. 15
Jacobs joins the force Chief Troy Cline and the Buxton Police Department staff recently welcomed their newest officer, Kelsey Jacobs, to the police force. Jacobs, a native of Braintree, Vermont, is a graduate of Northern Vermont University, where where she earned bachelor of science degrees in both criminal justice and biology. She worked as a […]
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Cape honors local war hero and centenarian
The Town Council has named Oct. 5 “Ernest Brien Day” in honor of a local man stationed at Fort Williams.
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Letter: Durrell right choice for House District 16
We have a clear choice in Hollis and part of Buxton and Saco in electing our next representative to the Maine House, District 16 Dave Durrell has demonstrated he is the right person for the job. He helped start a successful local business, providing jobs for up to 20 local people. He volunteers his time […]
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Bailey, Pendleton in Senate District 31 race
BUXTON — In the race to represent Senate District 31, Democrat Donna Bailey, a veteran in Augusta, faces off against Republican Craig Pendleton, a new figure in the political arena. The district represents part of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Old Orchard Beach and Saco. The election is Nov. 3. Both candidates are Maine Election Act financed. […]