Tucker’s House ready to start recovery mission

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As people filed into Tucker’s House, they were in awe of the surroundings. “This is so incredibly beautiful,” one woman said. “I’d live here,” another added. Those words were music to Kirsten Wears’ ears. Over 100 people walked through the historic North Bridgton home during last week’s open house […]

Casco officials weigh in on climate resiliency grants

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— Locally elected officials learned more about a state-wide grant program that would help towns to prepare for climate change. On the same evening that Casco’s Special Town Meeting was held, the second meeting about Climate Resiliency Grants took place. The Center of an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) has partnered […]

Hearing call to form climate action plan

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — With what appears to be overwhelming scientific evidence to prove that climate change does exist, some people still don’t believe it, one Casco resident said. Mary-Vienessa Fernandes was talking about climate change with two women. Both women assured her there was no such thing as climate change, […]

C/N transfer station switching open days

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Getting rid of household trash — it’s a necessity of life. Almost everyone in the community needs to unload the garbage and recycling that accumulates over time. Therefore, the local transfer site has an important place in people’s routines. Very soon, there will be a change to […]

Board asks to see Naples budget before cuts

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— The annual mantra has been don’t raise the mil rate. Each year, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) are cut to adhere to that request. During the most recent Naples Board of Selectmen meeting, the selectmen decided they would prefer to see the budget before it is pared down to […]

Kent’s Landing to be dredged

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — While going from shallow to deep sounds like a profound personality change, it is also what the Town of Naples would like to happen to the water at Kent’s Landing. The constant shifting of sand at Kent’s Landing has made the water incredibly shallow and rendered the […]

Chamber pitches in $20,000 to help town complete Ham Complex concession stand

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce hit a home run in the eyes of local officials by making a major financial contribution to complete construction of a snack shack at the Ham Complex. Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook presented the town a check for $20,000 to help push the […]

Casco voters support library repairs at special town meeting

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Three times as many people voted to spend money on repairs to the local library as those who voted against the monetary assistance. Casco residents voted, 62-22, to use $125,000 from the town’s Unassigned Fund Balance (USB) to help pay for repairs to the floor, cellar, and […]

Naples selling waterfront lot via sealed bid

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This town’s selectmen are confident that the sale of a tax-acquired waterfront lot could bring in close to $1 million. The Naples Board of Selectmen was so certain of people’s interest in purchasing the parcel on Trickey Pond that the board set a minimum bid of $750,000. […]

Special Town Meeting — Casco voters support library repairs