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  • Naples lets state figure out short-term rentals

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Sometimes doing nothing is the best move. That’s especially true when the problem is already being addressed. The Naples Board of Selectmen decided to do nothing about short-term rentals operating in town. That’s because the State of Maine is working on legislation to address short-term rentals. In […]

  • Naples short-term rentals might be added to biz ordinance

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples may move forward with proposing an amendment to the Business Ordinance to define short-term rentals as one type of business. It seems that short-term rentals fell through the cracks when it comes to requiring owners to register their business with the town. Naples […]

  • Could town regulate short-term rentals?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The local selectmen are booking ahead — putting the topic of short-term rentals sometimes known as Airbnb’s on the agenda for its July 6 meeting. Prompted by residents living along Watkins Shores Road, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided to start the conversation about whether or not […]

  • One on One with…New Community Development director Nicole McKeith finding her footing in Bridgton

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer It has been a busy first three months for Nicole McKeith as Bridgton’s new Community Development Director, learning her new surrounds while tackling a host of projects including work and coordination of a new Comprehensive Plan. The News sat down with McKeith and posed the following questions: Q. Tell […]

  • 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 […]

  • How to finance $6.5 million Naples rec center?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In an effort to get feedback and prepare something that is palatable to the voters soon, the Town of Naples is hosting a series of workshops on the proposed recreation/community center. A very rough estimate price tag of $6.5 million was revealed, based on cost estimates provided […]

  • At the Polls: Naples Planning Board candidates

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This year, serving on the Naples Planning Board has grabbed the interest of more people than there are available seats. There will be three people competing for two seats. The two incumbents are Robert Fogg and Martina Witts. Jason DiTucci is a newcomer to local boards. However, […]

  • Harrison downtown revitalization planning remains work in progress

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — A downtown revitalization effort is like a big puzzle. There are many pieces to look over and determine if they fit with others. A complicated puzzle takes time to sort and plug the pieces together. Jeff Preble of Wright-Pierce along with grant writer Darryl Sterling provided the […]

  • Casco signs up for short-term rental software

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is not that difficult to find short-term rentals that are available in the Casco area. After all, those businesses advertise with companies like Airbnb®, Vrbo® and Expedia®. Locating the short-term rentals that are in operation in the Town of Casco just got easier. Thanks to software […]

  • GPCOG to study Bridgton town-owned properties as possible affordable housing sites

    Sites ideal for affordable housing? Like many communities, Bridgton is tweaking its Land Use code to comply with the recent passage of state legislation to grow more affordable housing. One piece of the affordable housing puzzle is where could it be developed? The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) awarded the Greater Portland Council […]