Archive for ‘News’

  • Celebrating 20th anniversary, Brewfest on tap this Saturday

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Billi Lynn and Tux Burke heard there was a possibility that the Maine Lakes Brewfest could be canceled, they decided it was “time to come home.” With the popular Brewfest set to celebrate its 20th year, it seems somewhat fitting that the two driving forces in starting the […]

  • Naples awards Comp Plan bid to BerryDunn

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples has selected a firm to facilitate the process of updating its comprehensive plan. Two weeks ago, the Naples Board of Selectmen voted to award the comp plan bid to BerryDunn for $93,760. Select board member Colin Brackett suggested going with the firm after doing some research. […]

  • Tests to see if Harrison sand/salt shed fixable

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — With construction of a $3 million plus new garage facility, Harrison seemed set in the Public Works area for years to come. A surprise major expense, however, could be looming. “The sand/salt shed has run into some life problems,” Town Manager Cass Newell told the Select Board […]

  • ‘A life in recovery possible’ — Walk of hope & remembrance

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer There was a time when mentioning the use of drugs or alcohol would be grounds for being disqualified from competing in a pageant. That has changed. The stigma surrounding being in recovery from substances is crumbling. Mrs. Maine 2024 Erin Hamlin, who hails from Poland, took part in the […]

  • District: Water availability fine, for now

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When large residential and commercial projects hit the town’s planning board table, one key element considered is the impact on Bridgton’s public water system. Todd Perreault, a Bridgton Water District trustee, told the Select Board at their Sept. 10 meeting the existing system is in “fairly decent shape,” but […]

  • Residents ask Dollar General to blend in

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples residents asked that the proposed Dollar General building and signs blend in with the rural character of their town. In the end, the Naples Planning Board tabled approving the project until Oct. 1, asking the architect to come back with a more aesthetic design. Even the […]

  • Families file suit against two state departments

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Every day, Laurie Mason walks through Sebago Lake State Park. She refers to the woods and the water as “a magical place.” She and her husband Bob Mason own the lot adjacent to the east end of the day-use area. Her uncle once had a hunting lodge […]

  • Gas station proposed at Pikes Corner in Casco

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The corner lot stands empty and bland: Just concrete barriers, one ‘no trespassing’ sign and windblown road sand making patterns on the pavement. In the eyes of Casco residents and developers, this lot on Pikes Corner is prime real estate. After all, it is located at a […]

  • Bridgton Comp Plan work gains extension; residents air concerns about quarry proposal

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Work is progressing on a new Comprehensive Plan, but new Community Development Director Nicole McKeith and Plan Task Force sees a need to seek more time to finalize the document. McKeith sought, and was granted, a six-month extension. The town’s contract with its consultant, Berry-Dunn, runs to July 2025. […]

  • Bridgton Select Board notebook

    Bridgton Select Board meeting short takes: Back on Board: Kevin Raday makes a return to the Board of Appeals as the Select Board unanimously approved his nomination to a five-year term. “I am familiar with the town’s ordinances and am confident that I can apply them in an impartial manner consistent with their intent,” Raday […]