New fire truck arrives
Buxton Fire Chief Jeff Grinnell has announced that the town has received its brand new fire truck.
A year ago, voters approved the lease-purchase of the tanker/pumper. Grinnell said the truck would serve the town for a minimum of 25 years.
The new truck has a capacity to hold 2,600 gallons of water and pump at the rate of 1,250 gallons per minute. It is equipped with 400 feet of “attack” hose with 1,400 feet of four-inch supply hose.
Features on board the truck include tire chains that automatically attach in icy conditions and rear view cameras with a screen in the cab, allowing the driver to see an otherwise blind spot behind the truck.
Grinnell thanked those that made the acquisition possible. They include Buxton citizens, the board of selectmen, and committee members Ben Bruns, Bill Roberts, Ed Lavigne, Harry Weymouth, Jason Grant and Jamie Grant.
The new fire truck is being housed at the Bar Mills Fire Station on Portland Road.
Summer registration for new students
School Administrative District 6 has announced registration information for new students at Bonny Eagle High School and Bonny Eagle Middle School.
Registration for Bonny Eagle High School, will continue throughout the summer. New students are asked to contact the guidance office, which is open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, at 642-9080 or 929-3840.
For Bonny Eagle Middle School, open enrollment dates are Tuesday, Aug. 22, Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon.
For an appointment, contact the Guidance Office on Aug. 21 at 642-9071 or 929-3833. Testing will be done at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.
In addition to the requirements for high school students, a birth certificate with the name of a registering parent will be required.
Adult Education graduates honored in ceremony
Bonny Eagle Adult Education held its graduation on June 7 at the Bonny Eagle High School auditorium.
Director of Adult Education Cathy Walz welcomed the graduates and guests. Guest speaker Maxwell Chikuta, told of his experience coming to the United States and learning English, passing the GED, and then graduating from Southern Maine Community College.
He encouraged the graduates to hold on to their dreams and dream for success.
High school student Meaghan Martin was the soloist, accompanied by Allen Thomas. Student speakers included Jourdan St. Laurent from Day One and Amanda McElroy.
Superintendent Suzanne Lukas awarded the diplomas.
Sherry on dean’s list
Caitlyn Sherry has been named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement for the spring semester at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass.
Sherry earned the recognition as a senior majoring in corporate finance and accounting.
Reynolds excels in academics
Blake Reynolds has been named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement for the spring semester at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass.
Reynolds, a junior, is majoring in management.
Reitze marks flag day
Ray Reitze, 84, of Buxton, participated in a Flag Day service on June 14 in Westbrook.
Reitze was a prisoner of war for 26 months during World War II. He was captured by German troops on Feb. 14, 1943, in North Africa.
He is a member of American Legion Post 62 in Westbrook.
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Cutline (0010) Graduates attending ceremony Front row from left: Thomas Wildes, Patricia Wildes, David Plummer II, Samantha Grigas and Duane Townsend; middle row from left: Candy Anderson, Christopher Libbey, John Stillings, Brandon Day and Heather Dwyer; back row from left: Amanda McElroy, Jourdan St. Laurent, Dennis Roy, Peter Talbot and Stacie Seaton. 
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