Lednum molded a Buxton-based tiny billboard maker into a producer of highly detailed miniature Americana.
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More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
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Cornhole tournament fundraiser planned in Buxton Sept. 9
The Star Legacy Foundation offers local resources, certificate of stillbirth, advocacy at the state level, and education for healthcare professionals.
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Buxton company is first in Maine to offer ‘renewable propane’ for home heating
Waltz & Sons Propane is looking to establish a market for the alternative fuel – which can be used in all propane applications without modifying appliances – even if it starts as a money-loser.
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It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby
911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a ‘stork award’ for talking the father through his son’s delivery.
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Plummer’s grocery store in Buxton still ‘like a family’ after 100 years
The Buxton store, now owned by the fourth generation of the Plummer family, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend.
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Buxton swimming closed, East End and other beaches have bacteria warnings
Three beaches, including Portland’s East End, have posted warnings but those beaches are not closed.
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Buxton police chief resigns amid investigation of ‘personnel matter’
Chief Troy Cline had been on administrative leave for about a month before his resignation was accepted by the Buxton Board of Selectmen on Wednesday.
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Buxton police chief placed on leave
Town officials would not say why Chief Troy A. Cline was placed on paid leave while a personnel matter is investigated.