Archive for ‘News’

  • Appreciation

    DONATIONS MADE — The Bridgton Fire Department recently received two donations. Pit Stop Fuels donated a new flammable gas detector. This will add an additional detector to the response fleet, and increase safety during potential gas leaks. “We would like to thank Michael Schmell of Pit Stop Fuels for the donation!” Fire Chief Tom Harriman […]

  • Hearing on CDBG Covid-19 funding projects

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 via virtual meeting to accept oral and written comments on the proposed Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funding projects. Information on how to participate virtually will be posted on […]

  • Bridgton accepting applications for Covid-19 grants

    The Town of Bridgton is accepting applications for Community Development Block Grants related to COVID-19. Applications are due by May 6 at 4 p.m. Information can be found on the town website:

  • Bridgton Rec announces how it plans to move forward

    Many have asked what will the Bridgton Recreation Department be doing moving forward during this odd time? Rec Director Gary Colello on Friday posted the following Covid-19 update: “On March 18, 2020 the Recreation Department suspended all in person programing as well as closed the Town Hall. On April 30, Governor Mills extended the ‘Stay […]

  • Bridgton Selectmen notes

    Short takes from Tuesday’s Bridgton Selectboard “virtual” meeting: Better record keeping needed? As Timothy Gill of Runyon Kersteen Ouellette (RKO) ran through a bunch of numbers from a recent town audit, $118,000 was the figure that stood out most.  Either caused by software or recording problems, Gill said data could not be located to determine […]

  • Bridgton: ‘Miscellaneous’ amendment confusing; town asked to separate items on referendum ballot

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer If Doris Kimball sees a change on the election ballot proposed by the Planning Board, she often votes “Yes” because if officials put it on the warrant it is likely deemed necessary. Now, she is somewhat skeptical. Kimball told Bridgton selectmen Tuesday night that she is both “upset” and […]

  • Photo of the Day: Peaceful

    Highland Lake in Bridgton brings a peaceful sunset during stressful times. (Photo by Alexa Baumgardner of AK Photography )

  • Road race, Fryeburg Fair take wait and see approach whether to hold events

    With Governor Janet Mills outlining the plan on how Maine will reopen the state, two major Lake Region events — Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth Road Race and Fryeburg Fair — are taking a wait and see approach regarding whether to cancel for 2020 or continue. Jim Cossey recently had a query from a woman […]

  • Hotel appeal in holding pattern; developer busy with apartment complex and other projects

    Hotel appeal in holding pattern; developer busy with apartment complex While many remain shuttered due to Covid-19, local developer Justin McIver and his Main Eco Homes crew is charging ahead. Planning and building continue during this unprecedented shutdown. “We’re staying pretty busy,” McIver said during an interview with The News regarding his 144 Main Street […]

  • Project would fill “missing tooth” in Bridgton’s downtown

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Every time Justin McIver drove by the empty lot that once was home to Main Street Variety, it bothered him. The hole in Bridgton’s downtown was like the business district having a “missing tooth.” “I couldn’t drive by there every day and see that for the next 20 years,” […]