The nephew of a church trustee is charged with operating a methamphetamine lab in a playroom at the Buxton United Methodist Church, where worship services and Christmas programming have been disrupted.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Buxton man had meth lab in church’s playroom for children, police charge
Police were called to the Buxton United Methodist Church on Thursday morning to investigate suspicious activity.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
U.S. Secret Service investigates data hack at Bonny Eagle schools
A piece of ransomeware was installed on a district server last weekend, possibly exposing sensitive employee information.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Buxton police ask public to report any sightings of feral hogs
Federal agriculture officials issue a warning on a growing national problem.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Buxton man faces charges after police break up underage drinking party
At least 63 minors attended the party Saturday on Portland Road, and two men were arrested, police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Longtime Buxton selectwoman who hit town employee resigns after reaching plea deal
Chairwoman Jean Harmon was convicted of the misdemeanor for slapping a town employee and could have received 6 months in jail, triggering a provision in the town charter requiring her resignation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Buxton man charged with leading police on chase
Police say 25-year-old Nathaniel Bean failed to stop for an officer and forced several cars off the road.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Beauty so close you might miss it
Mountains, forests, beaches and starry skies are so plentiful here that we take them for granted.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Family remembers Freeport teenager who drowned as ‘good, clean, happy fun’
Steel Crawford, who was playing with friends Friday on a rope swing on the Saco River, was a star lacrosse player who happily ceded the limelight to new teammates.
Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.