Archive for ‘News’

  • High court affirms Hotel Bridgton decision

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Justin McIver waited for Maine’s high court to decide the fate of his proposed Hotel Bridgton project, the local developer was “at peace” regarding the final ruling. “I was at peace with any outcome. I’ve learned a lot going through the process. I’ve learned that sometimes things happen […]

  • Busy times — Naples code enforcement department brings in four times amount of revenue

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Growth can be a beautiful thing.  Sometimes, growing pains or periods of adjustment come with that growth.  As the Naples Board of Selectmen was looking over department budgets, it became apparent why the code enforcement office is so busy.  Comparing 2021 to 2020 — there is four times […]

  • Casco: Salary, benefits survey looks at both sides of the coin

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The people who work for the Town of Casco might in the middle range when it comes to salaries for similar positions around the state. On the other side of the coin, town employees have good health insurance packages and other benefits compared to what other municipalities […]

  • Naples Town Office — End of the line?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples Selectman Bob Caron II understands that the Naples Town Office is nearing the end of its lifespan. He would like to see in its place a new building that houses both the town hall and a community center that could serve residents here for many decades to come.  […]

  • Court signs lease, but future cloudy?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Could Bridgton District Court be leaving town in the future? “Something may be a foot,” remarked Town Manager Robert Peabody as the Select Board Tuesday night (Jan. 11) approved terms to a new lease with the court system. With the two sides agreeing on $57,411 annually, utility reimbursement, keeping […]

  • Busy start to new year for Bridgton Planning Board

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If Tuesday night (Jan. 4) was any indicator, 2022 will be another big construction and development year. Bridgton’s Planning Board filled out their 3-hour meeting with three proposed projects on Portland Road. They include: • A public hearing was held on Main Eco Homes’ Phase 2 of Lakewood Commons. […]

  • Guild donation will help BH secure mammography equipment

    Bridgton Hospital is a big step closer to acquiring a state-of-the-art 3D mammogram unit, thanks to a generous donation from the Bridgton Hospital Guild. For years, the now-dissolved guild has been operating a coffee shop and thrift store to help raise funds for equipment that the hospital, on its own, could not acquire. Recently, Bridgton […]

  • Drop-in Center not just for folks in recovery

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer On Friday, Christine, a volunteer at Lakes Region Recovery Center (LRRC) stuffed her belongings into her backpack and stated that she was looking forward to going home and spending some time with her dogs. It had been a long week. Then, a couple who had just moved to the […]

  • Funds target Lake Region area homelessness

    The Cumberland County Commissioners has awarded more than $4.5 million toward the construction of shelters in Portland and Brunswick, and a study for emergency housing in the Lakes Region.  The County Commissioners voted unanimously to direct $3 million from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to the city of Portland, for construction of […]

  • A gift from a community with heart

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kevin Benoit knew Bridgton is a special place, but the former Massachusetts resident has discovered what a huge heart the community truly has. “This town is incredible,” Benoit said. “For what people have done for Melissa is unbelievable. We’re very grateful.” Melissa Scammon is Kevin’s fiancé. She was the […]