Archive for ‘News’

  • Some planners still not pumped about number of proposed Nouria fuel stations

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer While engineer Norm Chamberlain claimed the major thrust to redevelop the existing Lil’ Mart convenience store site “is really all about the store,” Bridgton planners primary concern remains the number of gas pumps proposed for the Portland Road project. A continuation of a public hearing regarding Nouria Energy’s expansion […]

  • Omission delays Casco demolition

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — The demolition of a dangerous building has been delayed because of an omission in the bidding process.  Since a referral for bids (RFB) was not posted in the correct place on the Town of Casco’s website, and since one of the bidders pointed this out, the bidding […]

  • Harrison stares down July 1 shutdown; special town meeting Friday night set to reconsider rejected articles

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Unless voters pass a modified Administration budget line this Friday, the Town of Harrison faces a complete shutdown July 1. Taxpayers rejected Question 13 on the warrant calling for $740,406 for town administration by a 285-251 margin. The end result is when the fiscal year ends June […]

  • Artist applies creativity in renovating old Craftworks into new gallery space

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  Good ideas start as seeds. Some simply need to be transplanted.  In Portland, less than 20 years ago, Ian Factor joined forces with an area businessman who was a bit of Renaissance man. They rented a space on Market Street and started Dué, which means two in French. “We […]

  • Naples bites bullet, buys heat pumps

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — Residents at annual town meeting in April supported the purchase of heat pumps for the Naples Museum. April’s prices are practically relics now. In fact, inflation has caused the cost of the heat pumps to rise higher than the $25,000 the voters approved.  On Monday, the Naples […]

  • Dynamic Community Center duo retiring

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Some people only dream of landing a job that they love and showing up five days a week to do something they find both satisfying and interesting.  Some people are fortunate enough to have a job that doesn’t seem like work, and co-workers who seem like family.  That is […]

  • Biz tax amnesty program yields over $7,000

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples brought in some revenue by offering the forgiveness of all accrued interest on business tax bills from years’ past  The town spent money in the process of notifying those people who owed business tax bills and setting up the 90-day interest-forgiveness program.   The […]

  • Deputies save choking child

    RAYMOND — Lifesaving measures taken by three Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies saved a Raymond boy, who was choking. At about 9:47 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, deputies were advised by the Cumberland County Regional Communication Center (CCRCC) of an 11-year-old boy in Raymond with a full obstruction (choking) and was not breathing. Deputy Christian Stickney […]

  • Area Election Results

    BRIDGTON • Select Board winner, Ken Murphy with 362 votes; Seth Dresser 163; Alfred Bottone IV 100. • Planning Board (2 seats): Deborah Brusini 499, Rolf Madsen 347. • Planning Board Alternate: Catherine DiPietro 558. • SAD 61 Director: Debra Albert 572. • Water District Trustee winner Wesley Gorman 382; Catherine DiPietro 252. Question 1, […]

  • Board gives Casco manager green light on charging station fee

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco would like to charge drivers to use its charging stations.  But, another company would be charging the town to collect the money. Still, the locally elected officials agreed it is worth setting up payments for charging station usage, especially as electric vehicles gain […]