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  • Bridgton road closure for Halloween about safety vs. sanctioning

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer While the Covid-19 scare is real, trick-or-treaters can at least feel safe as they go door-to-door in the Elm Street neighborhood. Citing “tradition,” Bridgton will close down Elm, Hillcrest, Bennett, Iredale and Chase Streets to vehicle traffic for a few hours on Halloween to allow safe passage for trick-or-treaters.  […]

  • Bridgton short takes: History lesson on water levels

    Woods Pond report. Recent complaints regarding managing water levels at Highland Lake has pushed the town toward regular checks and logging of information. Since the focus will include other waterbodies, Barry DeNofrio wanted to point town officials in the right direction as to where to find recorded information on Woods Pond. “With all the reporting […]

  • Bridgton Rec launches public survey

    With plenty of uncertainty still ahead due to COVID-19, Bridgton Rec is seeking some public input as it navigates the road ahead. On Wednesday, Rec Director Gary Colello launched a public survey online at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHDGGK7 The survey asks the following: 1. If guidelines were laid out for youth athletics to resume as early as this summer […]

  • Bridgton Police blotter

    These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 20 3:18 a.m. Suspicious activity on Portland Road. 10:17 a.m. Custodial interference (failure of parent to drop off children); Officer Swiatek responded. 1:23 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Harrison Road. 4:12 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Luck Grove. 5:36 p.m. 9-1-1 […]

  • Bridgton Police blotter

    These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 13 11:24 a.m. Welfare check on tenant, who had not responded to messages left by landlord over a four-month period and no rent had been paid, on Mechanic Street. 12:30 p.m. Domestic violence report on Sandy Creek Road. Tuesday, […]

  • Bridgton Police Department blotter

    These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 6 10:49 a.m. Suspicious activity (trespassing) at a mini storage facility. 12:12 p.m. Citizen’s identification expired three days ago and was denied purchasing cigarettes at a local store. Caller asked if an officer could assist in the purchase. 5:46 […]

  • Bridgton Police blotter

    These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, March 30 8:47 a.m. Caller, who lives in Rhode Island and had plans to come to Bridgton this weekend, inquired about state travel restrictions due to Covid-19. 9:53 a.m. Caller had questions regarding motor vehicle registration. 10:59 a.m. Verbal disturbance […]

  • As legal fees creep above $100,000, officials to look at other firms

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When a town spends over $100,000 for legal representation, Lee Eastman expects a certain level of service. As a local businessman, Eastman is familiar with the average time frame when an inquiry is made with an attorney and when a response is delivered. So, Bridgton’s Board of Selectmen chairman […]

  • Owners say Main Street buildings to be demolished…soon

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer While it seems little is happening at the empty buildings near Pondicherry Square, property owner Dan Macdonald said action is expected soon with the possible sale of the former bakery and garage sites. The middle property, 271 Main Street, was the target of town action if deemed a dangerous […]

  • Sheriff, Harrison officials push for better communication

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — When the town pays $124,000 for law enforcement, Rick Sykes believes Harrison should get its money’s worth. With Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce, along with Captain Scott Stewart and new local deputy Andy Ward, in the room, Selectman Sykes aired his concerns and expectations at last week’s […]