Archive for ‘News’

  • Public Service director’s resignation leads Board chairman claim town becoming the ‘unfriendly’ village

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Matt Frank has been proud to say he lives in the “Friendly Village.” The Select Board chairman is worried Harrison’s image is headed in a bad direction. Instead of “friendly,” the long-time moniker is moving toward “unfriendly” as the result of personal attacks on social media. “My […]

  • Who is that? Casco posts photo of property assessor

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco has issued an alert — letting residents know that a property assessor may be pulling into their dooryard sometime this summer. That’s because the town is doing a complete property revaluation. The company hired to do the reval is Vision Government Solutions. Earlier this month, the […]

  • Bridgton to seek state grant to improve Moose Pond boat launch

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The Moose Pond boat launch needs repairs, and Bridgton officials hope to land some state money to help fix it. Public Service Director David Madsen recently asked the Select Board’s approval to submit a grant application for $100,000 under the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Boating Facility Fund. […]

  • LR Community Theatre presents timeless classic, ‘The Sound of Music’

    Lake Region Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless classic, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, will enchant audiences of all ages with its captivating story, iconic melodies, and unforgettable characters. Set in Austria on the eve of World War II, […]

  • Naples Causeway fireworks rescheduled to Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Fireworks in Naples will mark the end of the summer season, rather than Independence Day this year. The public fireworks display, which takes place every year on the Naples Causeway, has been rescheduled for the Saturday during Labor Day weekend. The Naples Board of Selectmen voted on […]

  • Bad behavior leads Bridgton Academy to close beach to general public

    On a hot summer day, some North Bridgton village residents would cool off by visiting a small beach on Long Lake. The property is now off limits to the general public. Bridgton Academy, which owns the small beach frontage off Route 117, posted a Facebook message announcing the closure effective July 6. “For years, we […]

  • Check out the quirky world of Mabel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — These days, Kim Bean sees the world through the eyes of a quirky chicken named Mabel, who “thinks outside the egg!” Mabel is Kim’s leading character in her first venture into publishing. “See the world around you through the eyes of this endearing character who finds a […]

  • Naples gears up for Saturday night Boat Parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Having been an event for only four years, the Christmas in July Boat Parade continues to add something new to the mix. “We are excited to announce that the new owner of the Songo River Queen II, Ryan Carvalho, has planned a special Christmas in July cruise […]

  • Developer outlines Maker’s Mill project; planners raise questions; public hearing to be continued

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Justin McIver and his Main Eco Homes team started to develop the Maker’s Mill project, he sought out ideas from various Bridgton groups, business people and town officials. “This is a shared vision,” the local developer told the Bridgton Planning Board. “We got a lot of feedback and […]

  • Source Light Healing: Feeling one’s way through life

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SEBAGO — Cheryl Boehm’s spiritual guides asked her to write a book for an eagerly awaiting audience, and also to build a healing center for others while she herself could not see. Each time, she sought to do willingly whatever was requested. “This is my spiritual calling. The book […]