Archive for ‘News’

  • How sweet it is! Ancora backs, bakes for breast cancer fundraiser

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Individuals are being invited to do something that feels good on the taste buds and on the conscience.  Two desserts will be featured at Ancora Italian Restaurant. When someone purchases these particular desserts, 100% of the proceeds will go toward breast cancer research in the Pine Tree State.  The […]

  • Building projects move on; concerns raised about proposed gravel pit

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Bridgton’s develops more housing and commercial space, the need for construction material will also grow. The Planning Board’s docket Tuesday night touched upon all three elements: 1. Review continued on a proposed subdivision at the former Camp Woodlands property off Kansas Road. Initially, developer Geoff Bowley of Woodlands […]

  • Casco prevails in court, removes junk

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco took advantage of a court order and removed trash and debris from 941Quaker Ridge Road. “The contractor removed three dump trucks and one flatbed worth of material,” according to Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward.  Going forward, law enforcement rather than the town’s […]

  • New signs forbid overnight parking

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It seems like the No Overnight Parking signs popped up overnight. Some “No Overnight Parking” signs have been posted at the Casco Community Center off Meadow Road and at the Casco Community Park off Route 11, according to Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward.   He explained why […]

  • Community Development Director to retire in August

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Community Development Director, Linda LaCroix helped plant the seeds for Bridgton’s rebirth. Now, she is stepping into retirement after just under three years at the CDD helm, and looking forward to seeing those plants grow and blossom. Her resignation is effective this Tuesday, July 26, but LaCroix will […]

  • Kiosk helps educate public about water protection

    CASCO — The Crescent Lake Watershed Association (CLWA) has erected a kiosk at the Casco public beacharea on Crescent Lake in Casco. The kiosk’s purpose is to educate beach visitors about the lake, the ongoing efforts to maintain the lake’s health, and enlist their help in preserving and protecting the lake, its aquatic habitats, and […]

  • Brandy Pond Crossing — Town waits while lawyers go toe-to-toe

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The mediation deadline was moved six months later, putting on hold for another half year the process for the Town of Naples to have a letter of credit honored. The letter of credit is the promised funding to cover the cost of the remaining infrastructure work for […]

  • ‘This is a human rights issue’ — Bridgton joins statewide rally

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Bridgton resident Angela Merrill jumped at the opportunity to go to a reproductive rights rally that was being held in the town where she lives. Since the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe V. Wade, Merrill has been concerned about the future of women and all Americans. On Sunday morning, […]

  • Fire scorches Jugtown area

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A wildfire burnt between 15 and 20 acres in Jugtown over the course of several days in early July, requiring the assistance of firefighters from as many 12 mutual aid departments, and using at least 110,000 gallons of water. Tankers filled up at the Naples Fire Station, […]

  • Naples produces water safety videos

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— Boaters don’t always realize that bow-riding is illegal. Bow riding got brought up at the two most recent meetings of the Naples Board of Selectmen. On Monday, Selectman Kevin Rogers said over the weekend a group of people were talking about how people go down the ladder into […]