The Dollar General store in Buxton is now open. The store sells general merchandise, but in spite of the name, it is not a dollar store. Upon entering, it strikes one as more of a Rite Aid without a pharmacy or of an old Woolworth's or a five and dime general merchandise store. The store... Continue Reading →

A trusted health insurance partner of many Maine people has allowed its systems to be compromised in a break-in that is made worse by their unnecessary collection of customer financial and social security data. Mr. Joseph Swedish, President and CEO of Anthem attempted to gain sympathy by assuring Anthem's customers that his information and that... Continue Reading →

Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home is adding two new staff members and renovating their 13 Portland Road, Buxton location to better serve their customers. Joining Dennett, Craig & Pate are Dwayne Foss and Lisa Pate. Dwayne Foss is a licensed Funeral Attendant and a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Foss and his... Continue Reading →

Buxton native Chad Poitras is opening his own full service funeral home on Long Plains Road (Route 22) in Buxton. The planned opening is mid-September to beginning of October 2014. Renovation and construction are underway with the parking areas and driveways cleared, interior construction nearly completed, and vehicles readied. Chad graduated from Bonny Eagle High... Continue Reading →