Archive for ‘News’

  • Some hikers fail to adhere to ‘Trail Closed’ sign

    Loon Echo Land Trust recently closed its Pleasant Mountain trail at the request of first responders, following a rescue turned retrieval call involving a 73-year-old hiker. The hiker was later identified as Lionel R. LePage of Bridgton, who died as the result of heart failure. To protect first responders from undue exposure to COVID-19, Loon […]

  • Senior Rambles: Spring Peepers & Wood Frogs

    By Allen Crabtree Senior Rambles Columnist The honking of geese overhead on their flight north and the calls of the male wild turkeys down back who are seeking a mate are all familiar sounds of spring returning to Maine. For me, however, the most significant sign that spring has come is the nearly deafening frog […]

  • So, what is this ‘Big Night’?

    By Colin Holme Executive Director Lakes Environmental Association I first heard of the marvel of “Big Night” years ago from my friend and co-worker, Bridie McGreavy. It all sounded amazing but I have to say, I was also skeptical. Not skeptical of an amazing natural phenomenon…just skeptical of the name “Big Night.” It sounded a […]

  • Fryeburg Police log

    These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, March 30 3:07 a.m. to 10:20 p.m. Thirteen patrol checks. 10:45 p.m. Disturbance on Lovewell Pond Road. Tuesday, March 31 1:57 a.m. to 8:04 p.m. Twenty patrol checks. Wednesday, April 1 4:17 a.m. Welfare check at Lil’ Mart on Main […]

  • Valley Pride Day will go on, but with a different twist

    20th Year Litter Cleanup  It feels like we are in the zone of the unknown, living a day by day, wait and see existence. This obviously makes it impossible to plan any event in the forseeable future. We all must do the right thing for the greater good of ourselves, our families and our communities […]

  • Public Notice

    Public Notice from the Selectmen of the Town Of Lovell  Pursuant to Executive Order 34 FY 19/20 issued by Governor Janet Mills on Friday April 3, 2020, travelers arriving in Maine must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days, unless when engaging in Essential Services as defined in Executive Order 19 FY 19/20. A violation of this […]

  • Public Notice

    TOWN OF CASCO Staff Review Application By Ronald Willey to permit a 4,960 S.F. Commercial Building – by Staff Review TAKE NOTICE that the Code Enforcement Officer and Town Planner are conducting a Staff Review of application submitted by Dustin M. Roma, of D.M. Roma Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Ronald Willey to allow a […]

  • ICE OUT at Woods Pond on Sunday, April 5 as photographed by Barry DeNofrio.

  • WITH SPRING officially here, the Mystery Mermaid of Moose Pond will soon frolic in the open water. (Photo by Suzanne Richard)

  • Bus service suspended

    The Lakes Region Explorer bus service has been suspended. “Due to concerns around the coronavirus pandemic, we are suspending service until April 30,” the Explorer service said in a released statement.