Archive for ‘News’

  • Fryeburg child named Anthem Hero at Hadlock for bravery in battling leukemia

    As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s continued commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP), 9-year-old Donny Holland of Fryeburg was recently honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock Field for his courage in fighting acute leukemia. Holland is the third […]

  • $7,500 will be needed for Labor Day fireworks safety coverage

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The postponement of the Fourth of July fireworks display on the Causeway and the fact that the new date falls on a holiday weekend has driven up the cost. It will cost the town an additional $7,500 for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to provide public […]

  • Milfoil shows its ugly head at Cape Monday Cove

    By Colin Holme LEA Executive Director HARRISON — Last Friday, I went out to see for myself the extent of the milfoil in Cape Monday Cove. The head of Lakes Environmental Association’s invasives control team, Michael Flannery, and our Long Lake divers had surveyed the area and the reports coming in were not good. Back […]

  • Public Service director’s resignation leads Board chairman claim town becoming the ‘unfriendly’ village

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Matt Frank has been proud to say he lives in the “Friendly Village.” The Select Board chairman is worried Harrison’s image is headed in a bad direction. Instead of “friendly,” the long-time moniker is moving toward “unfriendly” as the result of personal attacks on social media. “My […]

  • Who is that? Casco posts photo of property assessor

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco has issued an alert — letting residents know that a property assessor may be pulling into their dooryard sometime this summer. That’s because the town is doing a complete property revaluation. The company hired to do the reval is Vision Government Solutions. Earlier this month, the […]

  • Bridgton to seek state grant to improve Moose Pond boat launch

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The Moose Pond boat launch needs repairs, and Bridgton officials hope to land some state money to help fix it. Public Service Director David Madsen recently asked the Select Board’s approval to submit a grant application for $100,000 under the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Boating Facility Fund. […]

  • LR Community Theatre presents timeless classic, ‘The Sound of Music’

    Lake Region Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the beloved musical, The Sound of Music. This timeless classic, written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, will enchant audiences of all ages with its captivating story, iconic melodies, and unforgettable characters. Set in Austria on the eve of World War II, […]

  • Naples Causeway fireworks rescheduled to Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Fireworks in Naples will mark the end of the summer season, rather than Independence Day this year. The public fireworks display, which takes place every year on the Naples Causeway, has been rescheduled for the Saturday during Labor Day weekend. The Naples Board of Selectmen voted on […]

  • Bad behavior leads Bridgton Academy to close beach to general public

    On a hot summer day, some North Bridgton village residents would cool off by visiting a small beach on Long Lake. The property is now off limits to the general public. Bridgton Academy, which owns the small beach frontage off Route 117, posted a Facebook message announcing the closure effective July 6. “For years, we […]

  • Check out the quirky world of Mabel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — These days, Kim Bean sees the world through the eyes of a quirky chicken named Mabel, who “thinks outside the egg!” Mabel is Kim’s leading character in her first venture into publishing. “See the world around you through the eyes of this endearing character who finds a […]