Closed for Patriots Day observance Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road, will be closed on Monday, April 21, and the adjacent Transfer Station will be closed on April 22. Departments closed on April 21 will be Public Works, recreation and administrative offices for police and fire/rescue. Free Easter egg hunt reminder The Dorcas Society of […]
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Buxton Notes: April 10
Town nominations due April 11 Nominations for elected municipal positions are due to the office of Town Clerk John Myers by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Positions available are those of Select Board members Mark Blier and Thomas Peters; two Planning Board members; and three Budget Committee members. All […]
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Standish neighborhood receives ‘Do Not Drink’ order
The Steep Falls neighborhood of Standish received a ‘do not drink’ order from the Portland Water District.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine
Standish arts center looks to raise money amid uncertain future
The Schoolhouse Arts Center, a staple of artistic life in Standish, is looking to raise $3,000 to help enhance its programming and maintain its aging building.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: March 13
Buxton, SAD 6 nominations Town of Buxton candidate nomination papers are now available from the office of Town Clerk John Myers for several elected municipal positions. Municipal papers must be filed by 4:30 p.m. April 11 at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Candidates with SAD 6 (Bonny Eagle) nomination papers for a Buxton seat, available […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Proposed Standish FY26 budget sees 2.85% increase over prior year
The proposed tax rate would decrease despite a higher amount to be paid by property taxes overall due to the town’s revaluation.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region towns deal with winter storms
Amid a string of blizzards this February, Lakes Region towns have been coping with the heavy snowfall in various ways.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Speeding vehicle crashes in Standish
A report of a speeding vehicle that was operating erratically was made to the Windham Police Department at about 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 23. The vehicle had refused to stop for a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy as it continued through Windham on Route 115, according to a police press release. Windham officers attempted but failed […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Longtime Standish arts center eyes move to new building in downtown Westbrook
The Schoolhouse Arts Center is searching for a new location so ‘we can truly serve our mission and expand,’ according to the director.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton Notes: Feb. 6
SAD 6 nominations Superintendent Clay Gleason has announced that nomination papers are available for four at-large, three-year terms on the SAD 6 (Bonny Eagle) School Board. Expiring terms in June are those of Nathan Carlow, Buxton; Erika Creutz, Standish; Don Marean, Hollis; and Christina Silvestri, Limington. The district’s five towns also include Frye Island. Election […]