Archive for ‘News’

  • Little kindness goes a long way

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Kindness, Sydney O’Connell recently proved, can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life. Age doesn’t figure into the equation — all one needs is a big heart and a plan. The 12-year-old, who lives in Bridgton and Newburyport, Mass., is described as “one of the […]

  • Pending DEP approval, Casco beach to be upgraded in the spring

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Pleasant Lake town beach ranks as the most visible and most accessible of Casco’s public beaches. People driving on Mayberry Hill Road pass by it. For those on foot, the beach is walkable from Casco Village. However, the actual shoreline could prove to be a bit of […]

  • Police seek public’s help to locate missing Naples man

    The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the report of a missing person. CCSO is seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Conley. Mr. Conley is a 67-year-old white male, 5’8” tall, 200 pounds, balding hair, blue eyes and grey a goatee. Conley’s family is very concerned for his well-being after not showing up for a […]

  • Museum proposes heat pumps to preserve relics

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  “History is the interpretation of the significance that the past has for us.” – Johan Huizinga NAPLES — The artifacts stored inside the Naples Museum are at the mercy of the weather. Yes, the items are indoors. But, the humidity and lack of heat are causing damage to the […]

  • Panels reduced, Naples solar project ok’d

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The only way that members of the Naples Planning Board would warm up to the idea of a solar project off Route 35 is if the equipment could not be seen from Long Lake.  This particular solar-energy plan was approved with several conditions, including mitigating the noise […]

  • ‘Angel’ reunites photos, families

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer LOVELL — When Kate Kelley visits antique shops, she always feels bad to find discarded family photos from years gone by. “They don’t belong in a dusty box in an antique store,” said Kate, a resident of Attleboro, Mass.  Old photos, Kate believes, are treasures that should be cherished […]

  • After assessment, Naples biz tax up $10 million

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES—Elected officials accomplished a long-standing goal of finding a mechanism that encourages businesses to pay the personal property tax bill. A business license that costs $10 will not be issued if a business is not current on its personal property tax.  Additionally, the Town of Naples contracted a company […]

  • Community rallies to help assault victim; fund drives include looking to buy woman a car

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Daniel Valsecchi remembers as a young boy the number of times while going to the grocery store he and his father would stop to help a motorist along the side of the road. Nine times out of 10, they had the situation under control, yet thanked Daniel and his […]

  • Chamber selling office building, eye move to Main Street

    Change is on the horizon for the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Last week, a “For Sale” sign appeared on the chamber property, leading many residents to ask, “Well, where is the Chamber going?” Chamber Board president Heidi Edwards explained that change is certainly on the table. “The Chamber Board and new Executive […]

  • David Hastings named Fryeburg Fair president

    FRYEBURG — David Hastings III of Fryeburg has been elected president of Fryeburg Fair at the nonprofit’s annual meeting held on Dec. 4, 2021.  He replaces Roy Andrews, who has retired after 63 years with the Fair, the last 15 as president.  Hastings’ involvement with the Fair spans over 40 years starting in 1976. He […]