Archive for ‘News’

  • Lake smart folks recognized by LEA

    Being lake smart is the key to protecting the Lake Region’s greatest resource — lakes and ponds. Lakes Environmental Association recently recognized individuals and families who in 2023 participated in the LakeSmart Program. “LEA thanks each of these individuals and families for helping to ensure that the beautiful lakes and ponds of this region stay […]

  • Road work ahead for Casco

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — Most people think the worst road in town is the one where they live or the one they drive on every day to work. Therefore, it is a good practice for a municipality to have some tangible reasons why one road is being improved instead of another, […]

  • Naples to replace Marine Safety roof

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some residents were seeing red over the Marine Safety roof. Red shingles that is, instead of black. But, black shingles is what was stated in the specs. Also, the roof-work bid that was being considered had requested shingles being replaced, instead of a metal roof. Therefore, no […]

  • Naples gym solves office shortage

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples gymnasium has a future. Finally. Following years of having a leaky roof that had been continuously covered with a tarp, a solution is on the horizon. In fact, the building reconstruction could begin as early as this fall, according to town officials. Since late winter, […]

  • Battle for Narramissic

    A full Civil War living history encampment took place over the weekend at Narramissic in South Bridgton, featuring Maine’s largest Civil War living history organization the 3rd Maine Infantry. Joined by members of the 6th Maine Battery of artillery and the 35th Virginia the two-day event included demonstrations, musket and cannon firing, as well as […]

  • Mom pushes SAD 61 to address bullying, racial slurs

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Stephanie Wilcher wants SAD 61 to keep its promise to provide a safe and learning environment for all students. Surrounded by her “support church family,” Wilcher outlined to Superintendent of Schools Al Smith and some School Board directors attending an informational meeting how she felt the district failed her […]

  • Cutting edge Tech — Bridgton Hospital adds new 3D mammography unit

    Bridgton Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week with the arrival of its new 3D mammography technology that is now available to patients. Bridgton Hospital is the only facility in the Lakes Region to offer 3D breast imaging for women who are undergoing a screening mammogram. Also known as tomosynthesis, 3D mammography is a safe […]

  • Bridgton Select Board short takes

    Quick takes from the Aug. 22 Bridgton Select Board meeting: Making gains. Planners continue to make progress on drafting an ordinance to address the state’s recently passed LD 2003, which requires towns and cities to increase housing density allowed in their zoning ordinances to create more affordable housing. PB chair Deb Brusini noted the group […]

  • Tucker House, Harrison Q & A — Director says recovery home will be ‘good neighbor’

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Kirsten Wears believes those trying to turn their lives around after battling substance abuse disorders need a safe and welcoming living environment. She is passionate about helping them on their path to recovery, which is why Wears opened Tucker’s House for women in North Bridgton. And now, […]

  • Mission for Kids — Local runner to participate in Bear 100

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer BROWNFIELD — The Bear 100 combines a few favorites for Acadia Gantz: Running in an ultramarathon and helping children to get a fair start in life. She said there are a couple reason for choosing this particular race. “I am a midwife. I have a big passion for helping […]