Archive for ‘News’

  • 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 […]

  • Welcome to the neighborhood, Mr. Rogers

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In the spirit of keeping it short and to the point, new Naples Town Manager Jason Rogers attended his first selectmen’s meeting, which took 23 minutes total time. Chairman Ted Shane announced that it was Roger’s first meeting. “I’d like to introduce the new town manager Jason […]

  • Rain lowers state park visit numbers, closes Lock

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — People plan weekends, days off and vacations around boating and swimming in the Lake Region. This area of Maine is known for its pristine water quality and for its bevy of lakes and ponds from which to choose. However, the old adage, “Too much of good thing” […]

  • Harrison gives green light to seeking resiliency grant

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Seeing nearby towns land community resilience grants to improve infrastructure, Andrea Asken-Dunn felt Harrison should also toss its hat in the ring for state funds. As founder of the local Resilient Harrison group (whose goal is to “help the town save money while increasing its resilience in […]

  • Casco considers adding town planner position

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — An almost four-hour-long planning board meeting at the beginning of the month led to the discussion by mid-month about how to better support the planning board in its endeavors. One avenue could be a town planner. Actually, a planner might be placed in the category of a […]

  • Three on Sebago Nov. 7 ballot to fill vacant Select Board seat

    SEBAGO — Three candidates will be on the Nov. 7 ballot to fill a position on the Sebago Select Board. A member vacated his seat — a term which expires June 30, 2025 — on the Select Board. Seeking election are candidates Carolyn Calarese, David Hague and Alan Tabor. The Spaulding Memorial Library is once […]

  • Food drive coming, chance to help others

    NAPLES — The 4th Annual Food Drive with Maine Cabin Masters will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Great Northern Docks (11147 Roosevelt Trail/Route 302) in Naples. Cash or non-perishable donations for the Crosswalk Community Outreach in Naples will be accepted. Meet the Maine Cabin Masters and be entered […]

  • New hospital interim president makes intro to Bridgton Select Board

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Since she assumed the interim president’s role at Bridgton Hospital five months ago, one goal Stephany Jacques has strived to accomplish is connecting with the community. Tuesday, she took another step in that direction by introducing herself to Bridgton’s Select Board. “It’s really important that we keep our care […]

  • New Naples manager sees job as ‘awesome opportunity to really impact’ the community

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The new town manager in Naples was not searching for employment, he was researching the neighboring communities after buying a home in Bridgton. In fact, the retirement days of Jason Rogers were going to include volunteering somewhere in the local area. His goal, he said, was to […]

  • Are you happy with your WiFi provider?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Somebody someday might ask, ‘Are you satisfied with your ISP?’ Some people in Sebago have heard that one before. Two neighboring towns are throwing support behind the Town of Sebago. The boards of selectmen in both Naples and Casco have gone through the formality of drafting and […]