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  • Drunken behavior causes marina to close boat ramp

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One of the marinas in town that provides launching services to noncustomers has closed its boat ramp to the public after Fourth-of-July revelers caused too much ruckus. “The amount of intoxicated boaters that came off the lake this week has been scary. We are no longer willing […]

  • Ways to keep busy before Naples parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Traditionally, thousands of people visit the Naples Causeway on July 4th for two primary reasons: the parade and the fireworks. This year, there will be an array of activities taking place on the Village Green prior to the parade. The activities, which take place between 9 a.m. […]

  • New start point for Naples July 4 parade

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Every story has a beginning, and this is an important one. The Naples’ Independence Day parade will begin at the town property immediately next to the Naples Fire Station. This is the first year that the Naples’ parade will be starting at that spot. The parade start […]

  • Pavilion to be built around holiday

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples chose a contractor who is willing to work around the Independence Day festivities and still get a pavilion built at the Town Beach this summer. Fortunately, the bidder with the earliest start date for the project also had the lowest cost estimate. On […]

  • Naples: Voters back Explorer bus budget

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In a turnout that was almost double the usual, residents at Naples Town Meeting on Tuesday approved a $12.4 million budget that included some funding for the Lake Region Explorer. The Explorer bus funding was presented as a citizen’s initiative. For the past few years, the Naples […]

  • Bridgton notes: Town purchases property as part of WW project

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Another piece of the wastewater system expansion puzzle has been put into place. Following an executive session Tuesday night, selectmen voted to purchase a 21.60-acre parcel located behind the nursing home (Bella Point) on Portland Road. The negotiated price is $55,000 to Bridgton Health Care Associates. Town Manager Robert […]

  • Public Notices 2019

    PUBLIC NOTICES – Week of December 26, 2019 ———————————— TOWN OF BROWNFIELD Rabies Clinic – Saturday, January 4th, from 8–11 a.m., at the Brownfield Town Office, at 82 Main Street. The cost per shot is $10. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. For more information please call Michelle at 207-935-2007 ext. 204. […]

  • Elizabeth L. Keene, 90

    WESTBROOK — Elizabeth “Betty” Lea Keene, 90, formerly of Bridgton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 at Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, Maine. She was the daughter of the Rev. Fergus Lea and Violet (Atkinson) Lea, who came to this country from England in 1925. Elizabeth was the only member of her family born […]

  • Harrison to check liability before approving ATV road access request

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Tim Pellerin has seen firsthand how ATV enthusiasts and the driving public can safely co-exist along the roadway. As town manager in Rangeley, Pellerin saw ATVs traveling along Main Street as locals and guests headed to restaurants and stores. Parking was developed for the all-terrain machines. The […]

  • Bridgton selectmen notes: Resident concerned about BH’s future

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer With Bridgton experiencing unprecedented growth, resident Ursula Flaherty is concerned about whether the local hospital will meet the needs of the community in wake of numerous physician departures and some reduction of services. “Hospitals are facing complex issues,” Flaherty told selectmen during the public comment on non-agenda items, especially […]