Archive for ‘News’

  • Planners to hold public hearing on ‘Gateway’ project

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Craig Burgess drove onto Main Street, he could see why developer Justin McIver is so excited about his “Gateway” project. “It can be a focal point for Bridgton,” the engineer for Sebago Technics of South Portland said as he opened his brief overview of “The Gateway” to Bridgton […]

  • Trickey Pond park problems passed onto law enforcement

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Certainly, the town wants to promote its natural spaces.  However, when activities on the land are unlawful or create a concern for public safety, a line has to be drawn in the sand. “Much like all of our public spaces, the Trickey Pond Boat Launch has experienced […]

  • Could contract deputy solve Casco’s speeding issues?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Drivers passing through might not think twice about the posted speed limits in a community.  However, it can be very frustrating for residents and people enjoying the area to contend with vehicles going much faster than the speed limit. The story is the same everywhere.  It’s the […]

  • Site walk on horizon for proposed Naples solar array

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A company that developed a solar array in a blueberry field in Rockport is proposing one on 8.8 acres off Harrison Road in Naples. The property, which is owned by Delvin Martin, is an undeveloped lot 150 acres in size, located 281 Harrison Road, across from Woodland […]

  • In Ye Olden Times: ‘Henry’ will be Hans Jenni’s lasting gift

    By Mike Davis BN Columnist Howdy neighbor! This week, on behalf of everyone at the Bridgton Historical Society past and present, we wish to take this space to express our deep sadness and regret over the recent passing of our friend, Hans Jenni. Everyone down at our museum, even as throughout our whole community, sends […]

  • LEA celebrates 50 years of lake service

    By Peter Lowell Guest Writer Through the generosity of foundations and donors, the Lakes Environmental Association has been able to build a premier lake lab and testing program at its Maine Lake Science Center to analyze lake water quality and warn of impending problems.  The Lake Region and Maine are fortunate to have this resource, […]

  • Abutters appeal North High Street solar project

    The Borrego North High Street Solar project is headed to the Bridgton Board of Appeals. Abutters filed an appeal to review the Planning Board’s failure to require compliance with applicable provisions of the Town of Bridgton Fire Prevention and Life Safety Ordinance and related rules of the State Fire Marshal’s office. Planners approved the project […]

  • Covid surge cancels fall choral season

    Covid-19 has silenced the Lake Region Community Chorus, at least until to 2022. “It is with heavy hearts that your board of directors announce that the fall 2021 season of the Community Chorus will be cancelled. The board met (via Zoom) the evening of July 29 to discuss the nature of trying to sing together […]

  • Vintage boat parade floats Friday

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples waters have been graced with two parades this year.  Naples’ connecting bodies of water — Brandy Pond and Long Lake — have served as the venue for not just one, but two, night-time watercraft parades this summer. One decades-old watercraft parade,  sponsored by the Mountain View Woodies […]

  • It’s a go for classics & woodies

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — With so many antique boats tied to cleats it will seem like the Naples Causeway has slipped into yesteryear. Like a postcard capturing an era fifty or eighty years ago in the appearance of boats and cars — that is what the Causeway will appear to be […]