Archive for ‘News’

  • GLLT proposes different approach for Earth Day clean-up

    LOVELL — The Greater Lovell Land Trust is respectfully following the CDC guidelines and will not host the first organized town clean-up or the Earth Day hike as originally planned. But, GLLT welcomes your participation, albeit in a different way. Help GLLT create a story about the communities’ collective good works completed on behalf of […]

  • On the business front: Easter dinner special, takeout options

    Easter will certainly be different for area residents as the result of Covid-19, but The Oxford House in Fryeburg hopes to maybe make the little a little special. The Main Street restaurant is preparing to offer an Easter Dinner takeout option — three courses, $32 per person, pick up from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. […]

  • Public Notice: Bridgton Planning Board public hearing Main Eco Homes proposal

    Town of Bridgton Planning Board – Public Hearing The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 21 beginning at 5 p.m. via virtual meeting to consider the following application: 144 Main Street, submitted by Main Eco Homes, Tax Map 23 Lot 28. The application is available by e-mail request to the […]

  • Public Notice: Next Naples Selectboard meeting

    TOWN OF NAPLES Selectboard Meeting The Naples Selectboard will conduct a meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 6 p.m. Due to the Governor’s Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Order, live public attendance will not be permitted at this meeting. The Selectboard will participate via teleconference and the public will be able to view the “live” meeting on […]

  • SAD 61 tries to find balance in this new world of remote learning

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer One-by-one Monday night, SAD 61 principals and administrators via a “virtual” Zoom school board meeting talked about constant adjustments being made as the result of the Covid-19 shutdown. It now appears, remote learning will likely extend until this school year ends in June. In a “Priority Notice” released Tuesday […]

  • SAD 61 awards Crooked River project bid

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Earlier this year, there was a major concern that due to a high volume of construction activity across the state, SAD 61 might see bids for the Crooked River School project exceed what voters approved for the renovation and facility expansion. Covid-19 has apparently changed the construction landscape. SAD […]

  • FA transitions to remote learning

    Editor’s note: The following comes from the electronic Fryeburg Academy newsletter released on Tuesday, April 7. Remote Learning, it’s the latest trend that has changed the world in response to the global health crisis — challenging schools, universities and colleges to rapidly navigate new tools and technologies and shifting to an entirely new way of […]

  • 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 […]

  • FA announces plan to hold prom, graduation in August

    FRYEBURG — While Maine could be seeing remote learning for students over the remaining school year, Fryeburg Academy plans to enable the Class of 2020 to enjoy keynote events — be it in August. In the school’s month electronic newsletter released today (April 8), Head of School Erin Mayo announced to students and families that […]

  • Rec director offers update, helpful tips

    By Gary Colello Bridgton Rec Director It is a great day to stay physically active, make sure you and your family members are getting at least 60 minutes of exercise a day! I hope everyone is doing well. I big thank you to all of the people on the front lines taking care of other […]