BNews sold, purchased by Conway Daily Sun
5/16/25 •
For just the second time in its 155-year history, The Bridgton News has been sold. The Conway Daily Sun has bought The Bridgton News, a weekly newspaper that has served western Maine since 1870. Publisher and now former owner of The News, Wayne Rivet, will continue to run the paper, and the staff will remain […]
Solo Naples candidate shares background, ideas for the future
5/16/25 •
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In the Town of Naples, one person took out papers for the solo seat on the Naples Select Board. Despite there not being any challengers, The Bridgton News felt Arleen Shepherd has strong ties to the people of Naples and the unique landscape since she and her […]
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 […]
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5/16/25 •
Lawrence J. Balboni Jr.5/16/25 •
Elizabeth B. Varney
Opinion»
4/04/25 •
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School»
4/11/25 •
LR Drama Club presents ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’4/04/25 •
Winners selected for FA’s annual Speech Prize event
Sports»
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Player of the Week Caleb Aker
