Archive for ‘News’

  • Naples gears up for Saturday night Boat Parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Having been an event for only four years, the Christmas in July Boat Parade continues to add something new to the mix. “We are excited to announce that the new owner of the Songo River Queen II, Ryan Carvalho, has planned a special Christmas in July cruise […]

  • Developer outlines Maker’s Mill project; planners raise questions; public hearing to be continued

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Justin McIver and his Main Eco Homes team started to develop the Maker’s Mill project, he sought out ideas from various Bridgton groups, business people and town officials. “This is a shared vision,” the local developer told the Bridgton Planning Board. “We got a lot of feedback and […]

  • Source Light Healing: Feeling one’s way through life

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SEBAGO — Cheryl Boehm’s spiritual guides asked her to write a book for an eagerly awaiting audience, and also to build a healing center for others while she herself could not see. Each time, she sought to do willingly whatever was requested. “This is my spiritual calling. The book […]

  • Casco Comp Plan vote date delayed

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A town’s comprehensive plan is by nature a large document that is designed to express the wishes and wants of the townspeople. Once completed, it is often not updated or redone for more than a decade. The process of putting together a comp plan can often take […]

  • Casco LED lights get mixed reviews

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — LED streetlights might be illuminating to some people. Yet, for other citizens, the bulbs are a blinding nuisance. One Casco resident, who brought her concerns to Central Maine Power (CMP) as well as to the town, explained why she was frustrated with the new lighting. Meanwhile, a […]

  • Regional news briefs

    LRMS PRINCIPAL RESIGNS Matthew Lokken has resigned as Lake Region Middle School’s principal after eight years. A resident of Bridgton, Lokken will be heading up Route 302 west for his next administrative post. He will become the next Molly Ockett School Grades 6-8 principal in Fryeburg. His nomination was approved by the SAD 72 School […]

  • Naples declares Edes Falls dam dangerous

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The April 30 rainstorm event really did a number on the remains of Edes Falls dam. The water was four feet from the top of the dam remnants. On the West end, the floodwater loosened lots of rocks and washed a header downstream. On Monday, the Naples […]

  • Fryeburg Rescue celebrates half century of public service

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Rescue (FR) has been a capable, compassionate and very visible component of this community for more than 50 years. Unfortunately, the 50-year mark occurred during COVID quarantine so the FR folks waited a couple years to offer the half-century celebration to the public. Last month, at […]

  • Harrison voters reject staff additions; encourage Select Board to seek fire department assessment study

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — As moderator Vern Maxfield welcomed citizens to Harrison’s in-person annual town meeting, he declared “it is a privilege to be here tonight.” “It’s a real blessing we still have town meeting,” he added. “We’re here to do business. Let’s respect one another.” Unfortunately, the meeting was a […]

  • Naples Planning Board grants solar farm extension

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The first solar farm to be approved in the Town of Naples in 2020 has had its groundbreaking schedule delayed multiple times. The construction holdup has been tied to the cluster substation studies being conducted by Central Maine Power (CMP). On Tuesday, the Naples Planning Board granted […]