Archive for ‘News’

  • CDC Head, Dr. Nirav Shah, visits Bridgton

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Nothing says hospitality like finding out your guest’s favorite beverage beforehand and having it there when he or she arrives.   When the head of Maine’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) Dr. Nirav Shah visited Bridgton, the CEO of Crooked River Counseling greeted him with a six-pack of Diet Coke. […]

  • Pondicherry Park: Folks celebrate trail for ALL

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer When the person with the microphone thanked the contractor involved in making a handicapped-accessible trail in Pondicherry Park, a young girl whispered, “Daddy, they’re talking about you.”  As the words of praise were made public, it became apparent that so many individuals and groups not only shouldered some of […]

  • People donated more than grants for trail upgrade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Many land preservation projects rely on grants for the majority of the cost.  Once the grant money is secured, people and businesses in the region make up the remainder of the required finances by adding to the fundraising pool.  In the case of raising approximately $120,000 to construct a […]

  • Suspicious fire destroys beach bathroom facility

    A suspicious fire early Saturday morning (Aug. 27) destroyed the town bathroom facility located at the Highland Beach parking lot. Bridgton Police Chief Phil Jones said the fire was reported by a passerby after 2 a.m. Bridgton Fire Department personnel along with police and United Ambulance responded. “We are assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Service […]

  • Bell, steeple restored on 132-year-old chapel

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — It has been four or five summers since Elwood “Woody” Beach has heard the bell ring from the seasonal church he attends. Although he is the oldest member of the East Raymond Chapel, there is nothing wrong with his hearing. The bell was not functioning anymore. Recently, […]

  • Remembrance walk this Saturday

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  Remembrance is defined as the action of remembering something or someone. A remembrance is the act of recalling someone who has died, especially during a ceremony.   The second annual Recovery Remembrance Walk will taking place on the second Saturday in September, which is Sept. 10. The walk will begin […]

  • Naples puts Causeway upkeep out to bid

    NAPLES — The trash cans on the Naples Causeway are emptied twice a day on the weekend. Despite that, there are complaints that the trash cans are filled beyond capacity.  The topic of Causeway upkeep came up during the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday. “The current three-year contract with Care Take America for […]

  • Casco tables awarding bulky waste coupons

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The discussion about giving bulky waste coupons to property owners living in Point Sebago continues. The dialogue ended with the Casco Board of Selectmen tabling the matter. Some of the selectmen wanted more time to go over the documents for their own edification.  One selectman expressed his […]

  • In ye olden times: Ricky’s Diner last song

    By Mike Davis BN Columnist Howdy neighbor. You’ve probably heard the sad news already; a day which I had long apprehended, and even longer feared has, in the fullness of time, come to pass. Ricky’s Diner is no more. I will mourn it like a long-lost friend. I’m sure many of our readers will, as […]

  • Harrison goes back to broadband drawing board; meeting notes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — If a broadband expansion deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. A few weeks ago, Harrison’s Broadband Committee was told by one provider it could the system and cover 100% of the costs. Well, as material costs rose, and the idea was presented to […]