Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton Recycling Committee: Pay-Per-Bag is ‘fair & equitable’ option

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As the cost of disposing household waste continues to climb, what is the fair way to slow the flow? Bridgton’s Recycling Committee has been studying the question for months, and believes the fair and equitable approach is Pay-Per-Bag. In a workshop meeting with the Select Board last Wednesday, Recycling […]

  • Town takes first step toward downtown revitalization; Public Works facility upgrade headed to voters in March 2022

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — In 2022, Harrison could move closer to a serious make-over. Two major projects being proposed include redevelopment of the Public Works Department on Edes Falls Road and revitalization of the Friendly Village’s downtown. Both topics were discussed at last Thursday’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Up first, a […]

  • Harrison will look for new manager in 2022

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Family means a lot to Tim Pellerin, so when the opportunity to take a town manager’s job in southern Maine recently surfaced, which would move him closer to his children and two grand-daughters, he looked into it. “I’m happy here. I wasn’t looking,” Pellerin said last Friday. […]

  • Naples delays public poll on proposed community center

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — This town’s elected officials had a flyer ready to survey residents about their opinion of a proposed Naples Community Center and combined town hall. However, the Naples Board of Selectmen decided to wait on polling the public until revised numbers are released later this winter. “They aren’t […]

  • Casco sets date for special town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — With an eye toward next year, the Casco Board of Selectmen set the date for the Special Town Meeting, which puts public hearings during the month of December.  There are some ordinance amendments that had not been completed in time to be included at the annual town meeting in […]

  • Open Space member envisions Comp Plan

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Resident Eric Dibner used his nominationto the Casco Open Space Commission as a chance to speak about how the upcoming comprehensive plan could offer opportunities in conservation.  On Tuesday, the Casco Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to nominate Dibner to the Open Space Commission.  The comp plan […]

  • Fire Department launches Christmas Tree sale

    The Bridgton Center Village Firemen’s Association will be selling Maine-grown Christmas trees daily from the Food City parking lot. They will also be selling 50/50 Christmas Cash Raffle tickets, and “I Support Bridgton Fire Department” t-shirts (sizes youth medium, and adult small to 3XL). Thanksgiving holiday hours: Thanksgiving Day closed; Friday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. […]

  • Moratorium allows Naples to shed light on rules

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The local selectmen responded warmly to the idea of passing a moratorium on solar energy projects. To be clear, the passage of the moratorium will not shut out any solar energy project applications that have already been submitted to the Town of Naples.  The Naples Board of […]

  • Several citizens push for beach over boat launch at Zakelo

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — If they had to make a choice — use Zakelo as a beach or a boat launch — most residents chiming in during last week’s public hearing would side with keeping the small, intimate spot as a beach. Many via Zoom voiced their concerns about an increasing number […]

  • Porta-potty problems may lead to septic solution

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — The porta-potty problems on the Naples Causeway may lead to a more long-term septic solution.  The answer might be one that allows the town to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to build a public bathroom facility. During the Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, […]