Archive for ‘News’

  • Casco offered lot by town hall

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — At the end of the month, most likely, Casco residents will consider the purchase of 2-1/2 acres that will expand the Casco Town Hall campus. In 2016, citizens at Casco Annual Town Meeting approved the construction of a new town hall and also the purchase of a […]

  • Central Maine Healthcare expands mission in agreement with Prime Healthcare Foundation

    In a move Bridgton Hospital President Stephany Jacques says will “secure the future of healthcare in central Maine,” the Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) Board of Directors and Prime Healthcare Foundation (PHF) announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement for PHF to become the sole corporate member and parent company of Central Maine Healthcare, pending […]

  • Vote on town manager raise, extension illegal

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — At the end of last year’s budget process, the Harrison Select Board approved a pay raise and contract extension for Cass Newell. The vote, however, occurred while the board was still in executive session, which is a violation of the Maine Freedom of Access Act. The issue […]

  • Harrison leaders hope to improve relations, clear the air in 2025

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — With the arrival of a new year, most people make resolutions to either improve their lives and/or follow a different path to reach a goal or wish. For the Town of Harrison, 2024 ended in tumultuous fashion. Emotions boiled over at the final Select Board meeting as […]

  • Naples author set to launch second novel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer NAPLES — Jennifer Dupree really loved writing short stories, but when she attended graduate school, her view changed. “I figured I should take advantage of the mentorship. And I’m so glad I did! Writing a novel is hard, and without the structure of having to turn in work regularly […]

  • Naples sticks to Maintenance Department, dumps Public Works renaming

    By Dawn DeBusk Staff Writer NAPLES — The idea of renaming the Naples Maintenance Department a public works department went down the drain last week. Actually, the purpose of having the public works renaming on the agenda was NOT to change the department title, but to put a limit on the number of times an […]

  • ‘Working group’ looks to pare down gym cost

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Keep the cost low. That will be the rallying cry of the latest working group to put together a plan for a gym to replace the recreational space that the Town of Naples lost a few year ago. Last week, a few days before Christmas, the Naples […]

  • Local citizens step forward to outfit Bridgton Fire Department

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Fire Chief Glen Garland was given approval to purchase a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) from the Town of Naples with donation funds his department had accrued, he thought adding “tracks” to the machine would need to wait “for a year or so.” Looking at the cost to add […]

  • Artist pours nature into ceramic mugs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Emma Andrew’s mother inspired her to start the walk down the path of an interest that turned into a business that transformed into a full-time job. Her mother and the holiday season set those things in motion. “I took my first pottery class in college. I was working towards […]

  • Casco seeks input on big ticket purchases

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Perhaps, it is best to poll the people before asking them to get behind a big expenditure. On Dec. 3, the Casco Select Board hired Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) to help design a survey and to facilitate public forums so that the town can figure […]