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  • Naples networks to learn more about LD 2003

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A resident suggested the town invite to the next Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) a few folks from the governor’s office who are qualified to explain LD 2003, the housing law that the state is helping municipalities to implement. Plus, the request led to a realization that […]

  • ‘Nightmare summer’ leads to Causeway toilet discussion

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— Toilets on the Causeway turned into the hot-button topic. Kirstin Hewes, who owns Sun Sports+ on the Causeway, asked what the town’s plans were for porta-potties this summer. “We need to discuss the bathrooms on the Causeway. It was a nightmare this summer. I kind of feel bad […]

  • Hawthorne House fundraising campaign launches Phase 2

    RAYMOND — After a successful completion of Phase 1 of its fundraising campaign — which allowed urgent repairs to the foundation, floors, and interior of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home in Raymond — the Hawthorne Community Association has launched Phase 2 of its fundraising campaign, to fully repair, upgrade, and sustain the beloved boyhood home of […]

  • Naples produces water safety videos

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— Boaters don’t always realize that bow-riding is illegal. Bow riding got brought up at the two most recent meetings of the Naples Board of Selectmen. On Monday, Selectman Kevin Rogers said over the weekend a group of people were talking about how people go down the ladder into […]

  • Naples faces ports-potty plight

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Nothing can duck from the grip of inflation.  The price of porta potty rentals plus bi-weekly maintenance has surged upwards. The monthly fee increased by almost 90 percent for each unit supplied by the company Blow Bros Inc. It went from $187 per unit to $350 per […]

  • Open house this Saturday at historic Hawthorne home

    RAYMOND — Kicking-off with a celebratory Open House on Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. — to which the public is cordially invited — the boyhood home of the legendary author of The Scarlet Letterin Raymond (40 Hawthorne Road) will be transformed into a cozy, inviting events center available for everything from meetings to […]

  • Tips from an expert — Master gardener gives advice on starting seeds

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  Starting seeds allows gardeners to grow plants indoors before the weather is agreeable enough for an outdoor garden. It’s giving the plant a boost, some protection from finicky Mother Nature. Starting seeds indoors involves a lot more than just plopping seeds into the soil. Master Gardener Nancy Donovan provides […]

  • Fee to fund marine safety efforts?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — The Town of Naples is proposing to establish impact fees triggered by the rentals of boats and boat slips to help to offset the cost of a beefed-up marine safety budget. The impact fee is an idea suggested by the Naples Budget Committee.   There will be a […]

  • Shawnee Peak keeps skiers on move during pandemic

    By Dawn De Busk  Staff Writer A face mask is something that is already worn while downhill skiing.  That one familiarity comes into play during the pandemic. But, there are plenty of new adjustments that ski resorts have had to make in order to offer a safer skiing experience. Skiers, too, have altered their habits.  […]

  • Public Notices 2021

    https://mainenotices.com/ DECEMBER 30, 2021 TOWN OF BRIDGTON NOTICE OF BID Used Fire Truck The Town of Bridgton is selling the following piece of used fire equipment: • 1991 International 7400 Fire Truck • Darley 1250 midship pump• 1,000 gallon tank• 330 hp L-10 Cummins engine • 7-speed Spicer transmission• VIN: 1HTGKGDR4LH251901 To view the truck, […]