Bridgton hires Donald Kasprzak as town manager
5/02/25 •
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Forty-three years ago, Donald Kasprzak and his wife spent their honeymoon in Kennebunkport. After living and working in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the Kasprzaks will soon call Maine their new home. By unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Select Board hired Kasprzak as Bridgton’s town manager. Chairman Bob McHatton said 17 candidates […]
Bike Rodeo — Learning safety the fun way
5/02/25 •
CASCO — Some children might daydream about going to school, but being allowed to play outside with their friends for the duration. Maybe, everyone would be required to ride their bikes outside the school. That daydream is a reality with the Bicycle Rodeo. This Saturday afternoon for two hours, the parking lot at the Crooked […]
SAD 61 district budget vote Tuesday, May 6
5/02/25 •
Residents of Bridgton, Casco and Naples will act on the proposed SAD 61 school budget on Tuesday, May 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake Region High School gymnasium. The school board is proposing a $39,573,932 budget that is up about 5.5% ($2,517,854). A driving factor is a rise in local property value assessments. […]
Firing up the Kilns — Potters open up studios for tours
5/02/25 •
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Last weekend, Bridgton artist Brian Buckland fired up his kiln. He was creating some new product in preparation for a state-wide event called the Maine Pottery Tour, which showcases ceramic artists in their environment. Every year, during the first weekend in May, the artists open up their studios to […]
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LR Drama Club presents ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’4/04/25 •
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