Archive for ‘News’

  • Naples goes slow throttle on buying boat motor

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES— For the first time in about 15 years, the Naples Marine Safety boat that tows the fireworks barge on Long Lake was unable to do that job. Naples Fire and Rescue boat filled in.  Unfortunately, on July 1, the motor blew on the 2007 Polar 1810 Bay Boat, […]

  • Thanks for what you do! Naples recognizes Rec volunteers

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — Three people boarded the Songo River Queen II and were awarded before they returned to land.   “The Naples Recreation and Community Activities Department celebrated the town volunteers who we feel are a huge part of making the town special,” according to Naples Community Activities Director Brian Crockett.  More […]

  • Proposed solar build costs increase

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— The construction costs rose for a solar farm that will supply electricity to the municipality. The solar project was recently approved at Casco Annual Town Meeting. It was after town meeting that the town received the revised cost estimates for building the solar farm on the Casco-Naples Transfer […]

  • Canine’s run-in with other dogs worries neighbors

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The main reason that Donna Norton brought the dog-at-large complaint to town officials is that she was afraid the incident might be repeated during Casco Days at the end of this month. In addition to being loose without an owner anywhere in sight, the dog has acted […]

  • Naples buys 3 crosswalk signals

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One fiscally conservative selectman said that crosswalk signals were worth the price tag of $4,400 each based on the public safety angle. “I don’t want to sound like the guy who spends money,” Selectman Ted Shane began. Typically, Shane votes to do without purchases that could be […]

  • Q/A with new Bridgton Community Center Executive Director Darcy Pomerleau

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Last week, Darcey Pomerleau, the new executive director for the Bridgton Community Center, didn’t want to talk about herself.  After all, it was during the retirement party for outgoing Executive Director Carmen Lone and Administrative Assistant Lorraine Goldrup.  It is their time to shine, Pomerleau said.  This week, Pomerleau […]

  • Straw poll — Naples voters favor complete town office, gym rebuild

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES —A straw poll taken by 260 of the Election Day voters showed that the majority of people favored a complete rebuild of the gym and town office on the property where it exists.  But, people’s pocketbooks are more likely to support the least expensive option instead.  At least […]

  • Naples drafting events barn ordinance for Nov. 8 ballot

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It was a tie, 339-339.  Because it was a tie, it did not pass. Naples residents who went to the polls during the June Primary did not approve an ordinance that would have allowed people living in the rural district to have an events barn as a […]

  • Trail upgrade at Pondicherry Park begins next week

    Work will begin next week on upgrading a portion of the trail system at Pondicherry Park in Bridgton to improve accessibility for a wide range of users and to enhance access for future maintenance needs in the Park. Pondicherry Park, established in 2010, has become a treasured green space for residents and visitors to the […]

  • Bridgton voters waste little time at town meeting; tributes paid to long-time moderator, outgoing selectman

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer With a nearly full Town Hall, citizens zipped through the 2022 annual town warrant in 45 minutes. If there was a theme to this year’s budget, it was “market place adjustment.” Back last October, the Bridgton Select Board held a goal-setting session, which resulted in a Top 5 list. […]