Archive for ‘News’

  • Bulky waste: From paper to digital

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Highly valued by citizens of Casco and Naples, the bulky waste coupons are of no use to people as 2024 comes to a close. First off, the bulky waste section of the two-town “dump” is closed to the public as construction takes place. Secondly, when the facility […]

  • ‘Aging’ Thomas Pond dam needs estimated $40K in repairs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A lake that is shared by two towns needs repairs done to the dam. Last week, representatives from the Thomas Pond Improvement Association (TPIA) appeared before the Casco Select Board with a request for $15,000. Moving forward, the financial request will be considered by the Town of […]

  • Coasties for Life — From Coast Guard to Ferry Captain

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Stewart Ross Graham, Jr., known to his friends as Ross, retired after 22 years in the United States Coast Guard. Then, he landed a water-based job as the captain of the Frye Island ferry, where he has worked for 30 years. Graham served on the Coast Guard […]

  • Legion looks to attract younger members

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Certainly, the members of the American Legion Post 155 know the importance of making sure veterans needs are met. While the legion’s main objective is to help the veteran in the area, another goal is to be involved in the community.   “One of the pillars of the […]

  • Fleck named Bridgton interim town manager; new finance director hired

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bridgton’s administrative picture is taking shape. With the early departure of Robert Peabody as town manager and the resignation of the finance director, the Select Board Tuesday night plugged two holes and took the first step to reshaping its front office. First, the Select Board unanimously named Georgiann Fleck […]

  • Lively debate unfolds regarding Rec Committee idea

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Ken Murphy admits “recreation is my passion.” He hopes to see a Rec Center built, someday. He would like to see more recreation options developed. But, Murphy is somewhat frustrated by the lack of real movement. To give citizens an avenue to be more involved, be it developing fundraising […]

  • Transfer site paved ahead of schedule

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Once a pot-hole infested area that made the job of dropping off trash and recycling an extremely unpleasant duty, the Casco-Naples Transfer Station has been paved. People seemed to be delighted with the new pavement but a little confused about the revised traffic flow. “The paving is […]

  • Boston Post Cane tradition revived after 12 years

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some detail-oriented party planners helped to bring back the tradition of the Boston Post Cane in the Town of Naples.  Recently, the family of Larry Balboni came to the Naples Town Office and asked about the town’s Boston Post Cane. After all, Balboni was going to turn […]

  • WWII veteran Larry Balboni turns 100

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— The person who sang The National Anthem with the most gusto, initiated the dancing at his party and grabbed a chair to dance with when his partner momentarily bowed out turned 100 years old on Saturday. Naples resident Larry Balboni, a World War II veteran and recipient of […]

  • Wastewater Assistance Program helps property owners hook into new Bridgton system

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Hooking into the new wastewater system seems like a no brainer, especially for those property owners who suspect their septic systems could be faulty or have little life left. Initially when the idea of building a wastewater system was proposed, engineers pegged the cost for homeowners to hire a […]