Archive for ‘News’

  • How to finance $6.5 million Naples rec center?

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In an effort to get feedback and prepare something that is palatable to the voters soon, the Town of Naples is hosting a series of workshops on the proposed recreation/community center. A very rough estimate price tag of $6.5 million was revealed, based on cost estimates provided […]

  • Committee to study need for harbor master; Community Development director named

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Selectman Bob McHatton voted against a proposed Mooring Ordinance and hiring a Harbor Master during the last budget review cycle, he did so due to lack of information. McHatton Tuesday night proposed the formation of a committee, consisting of five or possibly more members (based on interest), to […]

  • Grandma’s button collection leads to friendship club

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer HARRISON — Sara Wentworth never knew the grandmother who died when her father was only 10 years old, but Sara inherited her grandmother’s button collection. Coming into possession of that button collection has taken her on a journey of learning about the round objects, and getting to know other […]

  • Budget cuts causes Casco to give up grant

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Last month, Casco residents turned down what ended up being the matching funds for a Community Development Block grant. The grant had been awarded for a public bathroom facility at the Casco Community Park, the sports complex near the junction of Route 11 and Route 121.  During […]

  • Loon Echo Land Trust conserves 192 acres in Bridgton

    Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) is pleased to announce the permanent conservation of 192 acres of undeveloped forestland in Bridgton. The property was donated to LELT by the Lebovitz family, and will be called the Clara and Samuel Lebovitz Forest Preserve.  Under LELT’s ownership, public access for hunting, fishing, hiking, and other recreational activities is […]

  • Rolfe: Proposed quarry solve local needs; residents voice concerns over dust, noise

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Rex Rolfe sells a variety of materials needed to build a driveway, install a septic system and aid in erosion control, to name a few. Those products are trucked to Rolfe Corporation’s site on Home Run Road in Bridgton from two different quarries located nearly an hour and a […]

  • Crystal Lake property owners wonder if new dam gates causing water woes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — When new dam doors were installed at Crystal Lake to replace “disintegrated” and “deteriorating” components, one would expect any existing problems would be solved, right? Don Fleming wonders if the new doors are causing a problem at his Crystal Lake Shore property. “I’ve been having an issue […]

  • Biker, walker safety promoted at Casco Days parade

    CASCO — An excellent way to promote a concept or launch a campaign is to take it where the crowds are. That is exactly what the Vision Zero Ad Hoc Committee plans to do. “They are utilizing the Casco Days parade to educate the public about pedestrian and bicycle safety,” Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” […]

  • Casco slims down goals

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Select Board could be compared to a soccer team. They keep on trying to make goals. Last week, the board reviewed its goals and discussed which ones should take priority. July is an appropriate time to do what some individuals practice in January. The board […]

  • No extension for Bridgton Manager Peabody; tax rate dips to $17.05

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bob Peabody is in countdown mode. Following an executive session prior to Tuesday’s meeting, the Bridgton Select Board rejected a proposal to extend Peabody’s contract effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Board Chairman Bob McHatton asked if members wished to make any comments before the vote, but […]