Rebecca Usher of Hollis was a nurse in the Civil War. Contributed / Maine Historical Society
Civil War nurses of Maine
The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St., Buxton, will host a discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, about nursing during the Civil War.
Nancy Ponzetti, president of the Historical Society, will speak about “Battlefield Angels,” including nurses from Maine who served, such as Rebecca Usher of Hollis.
The suggested donation is $10, $8 for seniors. For more information, call 929-1684, email BHHS@buxtonhollishistorical.org or go to buxtonhollishistorical.org.
Register for parade
Registrations for the 2023 Buxton Community parade on Aug. 12 are rolling in, according to Town Clerk John Myers.
The theme this year is “Eat, Sleep, Play Sports.” Some of the early-bird registrations include 99.9 The Wolf, Girl Scout Troop No. 1354, Gorham Sand & Gravel, KORA Motor Corp, Living Waters Christian School, Peters Construction and the Red Cross Topsham office with Uncle Sam.
For more information or to register, visit buxton.me.us, call Myers at 929-6171 or email jmyers@buxton.me.us.
Free seniors’ turkey dinner
Bonny Eagle students and SAD 6 administrators will serve a free turkey dinner to the district’s senior citizens at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Bonny Eagle High School cafeteria on Saco Road in Standish.
The district includes Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington and Standish. RSVP by calling 929-2312 or emailing cweeks@bonnyesglre.org.
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