Archive for ‘News’

  • MDOT work plan: What the Lake Region can expect

    What can Lake Region area residents expect to see in terms of state bridge and road projects over the next three years? The Maine Department of Transportation’s plan is released annually with an outline road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. According to the MDOT, the work plan covers approximately $2.59 billion worth […]

  • Open space group to work on three parcels

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Open Space Commission (OSC) has all its seats filled and a full plate for the coming year. In other words, not only are there enough members to do the work but also there is a lot of work to do. The commission will be zoning […]

  • Local man sentenced in connection with overdose death

    A Bridgton man was found guilty on Feb. 6 of aggravated furnishing (fentanyl) causing the death of an Eliot teen last year. Ricky Higgins, 23, was sentenced to four years from conviction (a total of five years for the Class B felony charge). He has been incarcerated since February 2019. Just before noon on Wednesday, […]

  • The perfect Valentine’s date, why not a picnic?

    By Perri Black Life may not have always been a bowl of cherries for Wanda and Jack Merrill of Bridgton, but it certainly has been a picnic. I first met Wanda at a gathering on a cold winter’s day. As we supped homemade soup and chatted about holiday plans, the weather, and other seasonal topics, […]

  • No bids, so tax-acquired motel property to be auctioned

    No bids on resort; town to try auction approach Seeking public bids on the former First & Last Resort Motel failed, so Bridgton officials will try to sell the tax-acquired property through an auction process. Bridgton Town Manager Robert Peabody noted that there were no bids submitted as of the deadline last Friday.  Selectman Bear […]

  • Cupola matters headed to town warrant

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The cupola is immobile. Funds haven’t been raised to move it from the private property near Route 114 to a more visible venue. But, the cupola is heading somewhere — to Naples Town Meeting in late April. The cupola issue will be resolved by putting the decision […]

  • Boardwalk stain sounds promising

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES—With every spring-time comes new promise.  Now, there is hope that a new product will restore the weather-proof stain on the boardwalk on the Naples Causeway.  The Town of Naples has been trying to remedy issues with the boardwalk for almost a decade. Before the fiscal year ends, the […]

  • Matthews named assistant CEO

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples is adding a person to the code enforcement department. Rather, a familiar face is taking on a new title. Administrative Assistant Kate Matthews has been appointed as the new assistant code enforcement officer and the personal property tax assessor.  The Naples Board of […]

  • Naples to borrow $1 million for intersection project

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  NAPLES — The funding piece of a local construction project is being locked into place. The Town of Naples will borrow more than $1 million from the Maine-grown lending institution, Norway Savings Bank. The construction project to be funded is at the intersection of Routes 302 and 35, where […]

  • Postcards sent, officials hope public attends meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some residents in Maine municipalities, where the town meeting is how budgets are passed and ordinances are approved, believe that the special town meeting is for obscure issues at an off time of year. That attitude is one that has been expressed by residents to a local […]