Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton — Beavers to be evicted from Elm Street neighborhood

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The beavers living in a brook off of Elm Street will soon face eviction. Hearing a case from a resident and property owner that the dam poses a risk to public safety, the Bridgton Select Board Tuesday night agreed to reimburse a citizen up to $1,600 to hire someone […]

  • Public comment extended on OSHA rules

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco Fire Chief Brian Cole is sounding the alarm about costly changes that could be on the horizon. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to change the standards for firefighters, Chief Cole said. For fire stations in rural areas, coming into compliance with the […]

  • Naples bows out of Animal Control Officer pact

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— In an apparent effort to please the people, the Naples Select Board voted unanimously to bow out of the shared Animal Control Officer (ACO) pact with the towns of Casco and Raymond. The board voted, 5-0, to withdraw from the ACO agreement to be effective July 1, 2025. […]

  • Full day of music Saturday at RB Hall Day

    By proclamation of the governor of Maine, the last Saturday in June is declared R.B. Hall Day! Who is R.B. Hall and why do Mainers celebrate his legacy? It’s a real Maine thing, but you can learn all about Maine’s own John Philip Sousa at the 44th annual celebration of R.B. Hall Day, on Saturday, […]

  • Town manager nearly resigns due to public bullying, harassment

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Cass Newell nearly reached a breaking point. Harassment and bullying via social media, as well as incidents at her home she found as threatening her personal safety, pushed Newell to seriously consider resigning as Harrison’s town manager last week. In an emotional conversation with citizens attending the […]

  • Dollar General project tabled, site walk requested

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Less than a week ago was the first time some planning board members saw the paperwork involved in an application for a Dollar General to be built in Naples. On the evening of the meeting, the company presenting the plans altered the building sketch by adding details […]

  • United seeks per call fee, Harrison weighs ambulance service options

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — For over a decade, Harrison has been served by Pace and United Ambulance companies for medical services without a per call charge. It’s about to change. Paul Fillebrown of United Ambulance recently met with Town Manager Cass Newell and Select Board Chairman Matt Frank regarding instituting a […]

  • Linda Miller runs for State Senate D-18 seat

    Linda Miller of Bridgton is running for State Senate District #18. District #18 encompasses the following towns: Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Hebron, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Sweden, Waterford, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Bridgton and Harrison. A Democrat, Linda has had a professional career in technical writing and interior design. She has worked at various building and design […]

  • Messinger announces House District 86 candidacy

    RAYMOND — Craig Messigner, a Democrat from Raymond, has announced his candidacy for House District 86, which includes Raymond, Casco, Frye Island, and part of Poland. “As a lifelong firefighter, I know that when you’re fighting a fire there’s no time to stand around arguing, you have to work together to get people the help […]

  • Box store fear generates Naples moratorium

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples put a halt to all new commercial construction by putting into place a six-month moratorium. The Naples Select Board voted, 4-1, to stop any new commercial construction in the commercial district. Select Board member Stephen LaPointe voted in opposition of the moratorium. The topic was not […]