Archive for ‘News’

  • Harbormaster idea sinks…at least for now

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When concerns last summer were raised regarding a boat moored overnight on Highland Lake in front of private property and fears that inadequate sanitary facilities could lead to water pollution, a push was made to develop a Mooring Ordinance, which includes bringing on board a harbormaster. Town staff — […]

  • Local Lions win Spirit of America Award

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The eyes are a big focus for this group. This organization’s fall fundraiser is the apple of almost everyone’s eyes. They sell apple pies on the Naples Causeway around the time of the Fryeburg Fair. One more hint. The civic group is the winner of the 2024 […]

  • Bridgton Select Board meeting notes

    Short takes from the Bridgton Select Board meeting Tuesday night: Next chapter — After 22 years as Bridgton’s town clerk, Laurie Chadbourne is looking forward to the next chapter in her life. Chadbourne submitted her resignation effective Thursday, March 7. She has accepted the Office Manager position for the City of Biddeford. Chadbourne started working […]

  • Presidential Primary 2024 results

    Results from Tuesday’s Presidential Primary vote (available at press time Wednesday, 10 a.m.): BRIDGTON Republicans — Ryan Binkley 2, Ron Desantis 4, Nikki Haley 150, Vivek Ramaswamy 1, Donald Trump 402, (blank 3) Democrats — Joseph Biden 237, Dean Phillips 13, Stephen Lyons 0 (declared write-in), (blank 19) BROWNFIELD Republicans — Ryan Binkley 0, Ron […]

  • Harrison joins three-town ACO pact

    CASCO— The Towns of Casco, Naples and Raymond are in the process of updating the tri-town agreement for Animal Control Services, and a fourth town would like to join.  “The previous agreement is antiquated and does not represent the current practices. The updated interlocal agreement will include additional documents including the ACO job description and […]

  • You can guide Bridgton’s future, but community survey deadline is this weekend

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Did you know: 80% of survey takers see their transportation needs changing and would like access to a variety of transportation options. 73% of Bridgton people feel protecting local natural areas is a top priority. 60% say Bridgton should focus on creating and improving parks and community facilities. 45% […]

  • Casco tables hiring to get Comp Plan feedback

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It’s all about getting educated about the subject. Currently in Casco, the subject is the comprehensive plan process. Now, that the comp plan has been approved as it was at Casco Special Town Meeting on Jan. 30, ‘what is the next step?’ is the question lots of […]

  • Tired of bumpy ride, Bridgton officials to request MDOT to move up road work schedule

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Like many people, Ken Murphy is tired of the bumpy ride along Portland Road. Although construction of the new wastewater system is complete, a smoother surface on the well-traveled Route 302 is a year away. The state road is on Maine Department of Transportation’s 2025 project list. Murphy hopes […]

  • Ground breaking moment — Sebago fire station 30 years in making

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SEBAGO — The day that shovels dug into the dirt and then heavy machinery started doing the excavation for the future Sebago Fire Garage marked 30 years of trying to obtain a new space for the department to keep on doing its job. The groundbreaking represents the citizen’s support, […]

  • Loon Echo Land Trust acquires 400 acres in Casco

    CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) has placed into permanent conservation 400 acres of undeveloped forestland in Casco, known as Rolfe Hill. After a multi-year fundraising effort, LELT purchased the property in late January from members of the Rolfe and Speirs families, whose ownership dates back to the 1790s. Rolfe Hill has a long […]