Archive for ‘News’

  • ‘Caring is one of our core values’ — Free Thanksgiving dinners warm the hearts of thankful citizens

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Thanksgiving is associated not only with an abundance of food but also with lots of family gathering around the supper table. However, not everybody has the opportunity to be with family on this date. Therefore, to fill this void, around the nation, churches and community centers provide free meals […]

  • Brewery taproom proposed at former Chute’s restaurant

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— The statement that Casco could benefit from a taphouse or a pub as a new business in town came up during the comp plan process. On Monday, such plans came forward: A small-batch brewery and public taphouse located at the former Chute’s restaurant building and property. The Casco […]

  • Get into the holiday spirit this weekend with Festival of Lights, Christmas in Harrison

    Need a jump start to get into the spirit of the holiday season? Look no further than Bridgton and Harrison. Bridgton’s Festival of Lights parade is this Saturday, Dec. 7, featuring theme of “Holiday Magic.” Parade participants line up at the Stevens Elementary School bus loop at 4 p.m. Judging is at 4:30 p.m. A […]

  • Naples planners hear proposal for inn with events

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Sunny Quintal wants to make the building she owns a bright spot in the community. Last week, Quintal shared the sketch plan for Causeway Commons with the Naples Planning Board. The building, which measures 2,000 square feet and sits on 1.3 acres, is located immediately off the […]

  • One on One with…New Community Development director Nicole McKeith finding her footing in Bridgton

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer It has been a busy first three months for Nicole McKeith as Bridgton’s new Community Development Director, learning her new surrounds while tackling a host of projects including work and coordination of a new Comprehensive Plan. The News sat down with McKeith and posed the following questions: Q. Tell […]

  • Cell tower proposed near State Park

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A cell tower is being proposed on private property near Sebago State Park. The purpose of the tower will be to fill a gap in the coverage area and to prevent calls from being dropped, according to the representatives of the project being proposed by Verizon Wireless. […]

  • Endangered chestnut trees planted on LELT lands

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer The simple act of planting a sapling represented not only the future, but also a year of labor-intensive, detailed volunteer work in 2023 for Kim Colson. The tree was the American Chestnut, which was wiped out by the chestnut blight in the 1930s. This July, Colson and Loon Echo […]

  • Taphouse, brewery proposed for former Chute’s restaurant site

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO— The statement that Casco could benefit from a taphouse or a pub as a new business in town came up during the comp plan process. On Monday, such plans came forward: A small-batch brewery and public taphouse located at the former Chute’s restaurant building and property. The Casco […]

  • Not a ‘banner’ moment for Christmas in Harrison event; Complaint leads town officials to change approach

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — As Jaime Rolfe and other organizers of this year’s Christmas in Harrison festivities checked their lists of things to do, one box remained unchecked. Put up the Christmas in Harrison flags on downtown utility poles. No one could find the flags, so Rolfe attended last Thursday’s Select […]

  • Veteran: ‘War scars people internally’

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SOUTH PARIS — Harold Leino has kissed American soil. He did so after returning from 15 months of frontline combat duty during the Korean War. “Whenever we came back to America, there were 10 of us in all different branches of the military. We said, ‘When we get off […]