Archive for ‘News’

  • Hancock Lumber moves into manufacturing; expansion to add 12 jobs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It’s a sweetheart of a plan: The expansion into light manufacturing by one of the region’s biggest employers, Hancock Lumber, which has buildings nestled nicely in Casco. In February, the site plan will go before the Casco Planning Board. A month before it appears on that agenda, […]

  • Citizens propose own budget review; town counters with ‘hybrid’ approach

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Pamela Campbell feels the time is right to create a Budget Committee consisting of concerned citizens as part of this year’s budget process. Matt Frank agrees citizen participation will go a long way to restoring trust in local government. However, the Harrison Select Board chairman suggests the […]

  • Final chances to see LR Drama Club’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

    Little Shop of Horrors, presented by the Lake Region Drama Club, opens this Friday night, Jan. 17, in the LRHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Other show dates and times are: • January 18, 24 and 25 with shows starting at 7:30 p.m. • January 19 and 26 with matinees starting at 2 p.m. Tickets will […]

  • Peabody hired as Gardiner city manager

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bob Peabody had hoped to end his managerial career in Bridgton. “I wanted it to be another year here. I wanted to wind down the projects I had been heavily involved in, including the wastewater treatment plant. I know it inside and out,” Peabody said. “I thought that if […]

  • Naples waives Cross+Walks facility-use fee

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There was no argument whatsoever that Cross+Walks Community Outreach does good things in the Town of Naples. Cross+Walks is a benefit and not a burden. To back up that sentiment, the Naples Select Board this week waived the facility use fee of $2100 for this year. The […]

  • Casco approves brewery, taproom on Route 302

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A community-oriented brewery, taphouse and restaurant is coming to fruition on a familiar stretch of Route 302 in Casco. On Monday night, the Casco Planning Board approved the site plan for Lakes Region Brewing, the future business of Tor Moson and Mike Bray. The vote was 4-1, […]

  • Casco offered lot by town hall

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — At the end of the month, most likely, Casco residents will consider the purchase of 2-1/2 acres that will expand the Casco Town Hall campus. In 2016, citizens at Casco Annual Town Meeting approved the construction of a new town hall and also the purchase of a […]

  • Central Maine Healthcare expands mission in agreement with Prime Healthcare Foundation

    In a move Bridgton Hospital President Stephany Jacques says will “secure the future of healthcare in central Maine,” the Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) Board of Directors and Prime Healthcare Foundation (PHF) announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement for PHF to become the sole corporate member and parent company of Central Maine Healthcare, pending […]

  • Vote on town manager raise, extension illegal

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — At the end of last year’s budget process, the Harrison Select Board approved a pay raise and contract extension for Cass Newell. The vote, however, occurred while the board was still in executive session, which is a violation of the Maine Freedom of Access Act. The issue […]

  • Harrison leaders hope to improve relations, clear the air in 2025

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — With the arrival of a new year, most people make resolutions to either improve their lives and/or follow a different path to reach a goal or wish. For the Town of Harrison, 2024 ended in tumultuous fashion. Emotions boiled over at the final Select Board meeting as […]