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  • Recovery family recalls difference doctor’s life made

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Dr. Peter Leighton’s wife Kimberly grew to understand the importance of him going to recovery-group meetings and also going the extra mile for his patients in recovery.   She knew that it took time away from family life. At the same time attending those meetings was like taking medicine for […]

  • Covid outbreak sends LRHS to remote on Tuesday; back to in-person on Wednesday

    On Monday, eight Lake Region High School students tested positive for Covid-19. On Tuesday, students returned to remote learning. SAD 61 Superintendent Al Smith issued a message via the district’s website Monday afternoon regarding the switch from in-person to remote learning. “Identificationof direct contacts of these students requires extensive contact tracingand we are still continuing […]

  • Organizers look to grow Music on Main concept; town officials approve requests

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer “Wow, what an event!” Music on Main was such a big hit and major draw for Bridgton that leading point man Justin McIver asked town officials Tuesday night to give permission to use town property for a full year and streamline the permitting process.  “It was very special to […]

  • Solar project above Brandy Pond tabled

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A proposed solar project calls for a 50-foot buffer of already existing trees that would encircle the entire solar-energy farm.  Portions of the land were cleared about 15 years ago so the regrowth is substantial. However, the Naples Planning Board would like to be guaranteed that if […]

  • Solar energy group asked to resubmit plan

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Planning Board drew the line in the sand.  More accurately, the line was drawn on the water. The Solar Energy Ordinance prohibits any solar equipment from being seen from any body of water. Therefore, even a glimpse of a solar-energy apparatus from anywhere on any […]

  • Special town meeting in Sweden Saturday

    SWEDEN — There will be a special town meeting at the Sweden Town Meeting Hall this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. Town residents are encouraged to attend for important discussions and decisions regarding annual winter road closures and a temporary moratorium on future solar projects.  The Sweden Board of Selectman is also joining together […]

  • Boat inspector makes Long Lake ‘save’

    Life of a courtesy boat inspector can at times seem unrewarding. Hours can go by without seeing a boat and trailer pull up to a launch area. Thorough checks often produce no signs of invasive plants. Thankfully, this scene is often the case. But, Kristin Hanscom had a “big save” moment on Friday, Aug. 27. […]

  • Recovery rally walk to honor Dr. Leighton

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Typically having someone to walk with makes the journey more enjoyable.  The late Dr. Peter Leighton was one of those people who tried to make difficult journeys more tolerable for others. As a primary care provider specializing in addiction medicine, he was able to provide support. “He was passionate […]

  • Cook named new Chamber executive director

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Chamber of Commerce officials looked for a new executive director, they didn’t need to look too far. If there was someone who already knows the ins and outs of Chamber work, it is Angie Cook. Having served the past six years as office manager, Cook has been appointed […]

  • Signs send wrong message; DOT to review speed on 3 Naples roads

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If there is any public road on which the wrong speed limit is posted, then by default, the speed is 45 mph. That is one of the policies of the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT). Unfortunately, many of the roads with the wrong speed limit signs were […]