Archive for ‘News’

  • Residents: Dust, junk create ‘deplorable’ situation on Ingalls Road

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The popularity of hiking trails at the historic Narramissic homestead is causing a major headache for residents on Ingalls Road. John Rappette, whose home is located close to the roadway, is at his wit’s end regarding the clouds of dust that overtake his property from a steady flow of […]

  • Sensing reval sticker shock, Harrison board sets tax rate at $7.70

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Knowing some residents may be experiencing serious sticker shock over new property values as the result of a town-wide revaluation, new Select Board member Deb Kane suggested a mill rate of $7.70 per thousand valuation. In a 3-2 vote, the Harrison Select Board went with the lower […]

  • Naples proposed ordinances go to Nov. 5 ballot

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Four proposed ordinances will face Naples voters during the November election. The majority of members on the Naples Select Board determined that was the best avenue for the ordinances and for the people voting on them: The silent ballot on Nov. 5 instead of Special Town Meeting […]

  • Where will Casco get high speed Internet?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Having a reliable Internet connection impacts entertainment. If can be downright disappointing when the Netflix freezes right at a crucial moment in the movie. More importantly, reliable WiFi has become a necessity for many a household’s earning power — with more and more people working from home. […]

  • OUI’s near Naples establishment drop to zero

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — After years of grief arising from the number of Operating Under the Influence (OUI) arrests that occurred near a Naples eating establishment, that number dropped to zero. Last week, Gary’s Olde Towne Tavern got local approval for its liquor license renewal. When the matter came before the […]

  • Parking near Cedar Drive will be prohibited; spaces to be created behind fire station facility

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Drivers pulling out of Cedar Drive onto Route 302 in West Bridgton will no longer find their vision of oncoming traffic hampered due to parked boat trailers and vehicles. A revised Traffic Ordinance, approved by the Bridgton Select Board, will enable the Maine Department of Transportation to post “No […]

  • Light a candle for overdose awareness

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Light a candle for a life that was extinguished too soon. For International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) that happens during the month of August, people can ‘light’ a battery-operated candle and write down a memory of someone they have lost to an opioid overdose. IOAD falls on Aug. 31. […]

  • Dog Days delights canines, owners

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer The reason behind holding Dog Days of Summer is as simple as A-B-C or D-O-G. “Who doesn’t love dogs,” Nate Sunday said. “Instead of children, we have dogs and cats,” he said. “Everyone has their niche in life that they can help out a different organization, whether it is […]

  • Casco tax bills mailed out

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Citizens should be on the alert for their property tax bill arriving in the mail. The tax bills were in the process of being mailed through the US Postal Service this week so people should be receiving them in the coming week. This year proved to be […]

  • Tri-town ACO pact updated, signed

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When Naples residents rejected the budget for the Animal Control Officer, it did not leave the ACO in limbo. ACO Jessica Jackson is still working for the three towns with which her services are contracted. Also, money from last fiscal year’s budget is being used to fund […]