Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, March 23 12:11 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked near Main Street driveway. 2:15 a.m. Welfare check (elderly woman screaming for help regarding medication on phone) on Knights Hill Road. 2:25 a.m. Disturbance (people in background heard fighting during phone call) on […]

Update on Bridgton Farmers Market

The Bridgton Farmers Market hopes to remain open on Saturdays at the former United Methodist Church property (Main Street) for as long as possible. BFK officials recently received word from the Maine Department of Agriculture (DACF) that farmers’ markets can remain open, as needed. This is a fluid situation and BFK is making necessary changes […]

Naples Planning Board member dies from virus complications

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer NAPLES — Rick Paraschak celebrated his 66th birthday with a vacation, which included a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon. “It was amazing,” was how the long-time Naples resident described the view along with photos that were posted on Facebook. This past Sunday, March 29, Paraschak passed away at […]

Chamber lists businesses open for business, either takeout or online ordering

The Greater Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is open for business, but close to the public. Chamber staff is working remotely from home Wednesday and Thursday, and are closely monitoring the ever-changing situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. To set up an appointment or if you need assistance, call 647-3472 or e-mail info@mainelakeschamber.com The Chamber […]

Animal control gets 1,000 calls to dispatch

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Chickens and roosters and cows. Oh my. Barnyard animals have been getting the attention and time of Regional Animal Control Officer (ACO) Jessica Jackson. When asked what kind of animal-related calls she receives from residents she said a lot of them were about livestock such as cows, […]

Governor extends boat registrations

Maine Governor Janet Mills today (March 30) directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to allow boaters to operate without a current 2020 registration and milfoil sticker until April 30, 2020. Boat registrations normally expire at the end of each calendar year. “With some town offices closed, and state offices closed […]

Updates from area towns

BRIDGTON The municipal building is currently closed to the public and this includes attendance to various meetings. To keep the public informed, the town is working with Lake Region Television to do “live stream” of meetings and to allow public participation by setting up a virtual meeting platform. In order to participate in select meetings, […]

We’re lucky to be able to access great places to hike

By Matt Markot Executive Director Loon Echo Land Trust The COVID-19 crisis reminds me once again how lucky I am to live in a place that offers abundant access to the outdoors. Local organizations like Loon Echo Land Trust have spent over 30 years conserving lands like Pleasant Mountain Preserve, Bald Pate Mountain Preserve, Raymond […]

Get some fresh air (but keep your distance) with adventure to Holt Pond

By Colin Holme Executive Director Lakes Environmental Association With everyone going a little stir crazy and limited options for interaction, our family opted for a hike at Holt Pond last Saturday. It was a cool but gloriously sunny day and perfect for early spring exploring. South of our house and at a lower elevation, Holt […]

Food banks perform miracles by staying open

“Jesus replied, ‘They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.’” — Matthew 14:16, (Jesus feeds the 5,000) By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer HARRISON — It has been a minor miracle that area food banks are still able to feed those in need despite the fact that many grocery stores […]

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