Closed for MLK Day Buxton municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closures include Buxton Town Hall, Public Works, recreation, police administrative and fire/rescue administrative. The Buxton Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an […]
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We Love to Eat: Jan. 16
Free community meal – Saturday, Jan. 18, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Lasagna, salad, bread and desserts. Kids menu available. Senior lunch – Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon, St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. $4 suggested donation. Weekly community meal – Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., […]
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Buxton man arrested after December shooting at Maine Mall
Buxton and South Portland police officers arrested Jonathan Hanson, 21, at a home along Haines Meadow Road Tuesday night.
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Buxton Notes: Jan. 9
Donate clothes Every night, thousands of people around the world find themselves without a place to call home, an announcement on the town’s website said. “They face unimaginable challenges, struggling to meet their basic needs of food, shelter, and warmth. Among these essential needs, one item often goes unnoticed and unappreciated – socks.” So, Bar […]
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Water leak at BEHS leads to early dismissal Tuesday
A pipe in the circulation system caused a significant leak, and the cleanup and heating concerns led to the decision to send students home.
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 26
Food for students Bonny Eagle school district reports on social media a need to bolster its backpack program to feed students on weekends and school breaks. “Around the district, you will find many teachers who can tell you about a student who came to school on Monday, not reluctant to start the school week, but […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 26
Free community supper – Saturday, Dec. 28, 5-6 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Gorham bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Clubhouse, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, hot dogs, and dessert. Eat in or take out. $10, $5 children under […]
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We Love to Eat: Dec. 19
Free community meal – Saturday, Dec. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ziti, salad, bread and desserts. Free turkey dinner – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Followed by a short Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Takeout available. Free community Christmas Day dinner – […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 19
Age-Friendly Buxton The Aging in Buxton organization earned a Spirit of America Foundation tribute for its work in Buxton. Its director, Ellen DeCotiis, recently accepted the award from York County Commissioner Justin Chenette. Winners are nominated by their municipalities. Buxton has been an AARP-designated Age-Friendly Community for a year. The organization plays host to a […]
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Buxton Notes: Dec. 12
Winter Explorers kids activities The Buxton Recreation Department is planning some outdoor winter adventures for Grades 3, 4 and 5. The program is set for Thursdays Jan. 16 through Feb. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. It will provide introductions to several winter activities liker snowshoeing, camping, first […]