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  • Small World: Hoist up the maple leaf

      By Henry Precht BN Columnist Now that the first Republican and Democratic debates are behind us, we citizens have a pretty good idea of what’s on offer. Something like when you go to the market, you can choose from the fresh or frozen, loud or quiet, dumb or dumber, rich or rich friends. In […]

  • On the Bridgton planning front

    By Anne Krieg, AICP Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development Town of Bridgton I am sitting in my office with hiking boots and hiking clothes on, which feels weird as I usually go for the formal dress look for work. I hiked Pondicherry Park this morning with Rec Director Gary Colello and local all-around […]

  • Catch some Blues this weekend in Naples

    NAPLES — It was a little more than 10 years ago when a physics professor walked into his favorite pub and said, “What do you think about starting a blues festival?” It was an idea that had teeth, something that has grown for a decade and become a yearly event like no other. When co-founders […]

  • Race for Bridgton Board of Selectmen

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It’s a four-way race for two open seats on the Bridgton Board of Selectmen, with two newcomers trying to oust two longtime incumbents. Doug Taft, a nine-year board veteran, and Bob McHatton, who has served on the board off and on for 26 years, are being challenged by Greg Watkins […]

  • Jack W. Cuthbert, 90

    Jack W. Cuthbert, 90, formerly of Bedford, Mass. and Bridgton, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Jack was born in Arizona in 1924, son of Elizabeth and Carson Cuthbert and raised and schooled in Chicago, Ill. After graduating from high school in 1941, Jack enrolled in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) […]

  • Naples eyes ways to up Independence Day

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — There is the “Big Bang Theory.” Then, there is the belief that a bigger bang will draw an even larger crowd during the Fourth of July festivities. Longtime resident and selectman Kevin Rogers recently recalled how, when he was growing up, Naples was the destination spot on […]

  • ATV Club members keep trails safe, smooth for others

      What: The Lakes Region ATV Club Why: To ride with other people, to help with JugTown Trail work projects, to go on planned rides Ways to contact: Meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Casco Central Fire Station, or through social media Lakes Region ATV Club on Facebook, or download membership form […]

  • RTP extending bus service to Bridgton

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The Regional Transportation Program will be expanding its Portland-Naples bus service by coming to Bridgton as of Monday, July 14. “It’s a pretty exciting endeavor and I’m happy it’s happening,” Anne Krieg told Bridgton Selectmen at their Tuesday meeting. RTP began its 22-passenger bus service in November of 2013 from […]

  • Naples Town Beach gets new attractions

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Every beachfront property can benefit from a few attractions. This summer will bring about a few changes on the town-owned land off Long Lake known as Kent’s Landing. By next week, a series of flags will mark off the future locations and size of the cupola from […]

  • Lloyd E. Chandler Sr., 85

    NAPLES — Lloyd E. Chandler Sr., 85, of Naples, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Ledgewood Manor in Windham with his loving wife and family by his side. One of six children, Lloyd was born in Portland to William and Catherine Chandler. He was raised in Portland and attended Portland schools. He […]