Archive for ‘News’

  • Oberg acquires ACE Insurance Agency

    After 65 years of doing business in Denmark, ACE Insurance Agency has sold its family-owned agency to Oberg Insurance Agency of Bridgton. The sale was finalized on Thursday, Jan. 2. The ACE agency was established as Blake Insurance Agency in 1954 by Roland Blake, who had witnessed first-hand the devastation that fire could have on […]

  • Casco eyes ordinances to help businesses

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There is nothing wrong with trying to be a little more business friendly. After all, having the right businesses in a town fosters a varied and vibrant community. Plus, local businesses help shift the tax burden from private residents. This year, the Casco Planning Board will consider […]

  • 2019: Year in Review snapshot

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer 2019 certainly had no shortage of change — some for the good, some not so good — and contentious moments. Here’s a quick recap of some of the major happenings: • Bridgton’s historic American Legion Post 67 — one of Maine’s original posts dating back to 1920 — fell […]

  • LRVC receives solid report card; SAD 61’s high school math scores continue to lag

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer David Morse’s stocking was full of nice words and helpful tips. The Lake Region Vocational Center director was somewhat gleeful as he touched on talking points regarding a Comprehensive School Review conducted by the Maine Department of Education at the recent SAD 61 School Board meeting. The report “reinforced […]

  • Casco planning lays out 2020 goals

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is not just individuals who declare goals for the New Year. The Casco Planning Board outlined and discussed what it would like to accomplish in 2020. To top if off, there is a four-month deadline in order for the items to appear as warrant articles at […]

  • Siebert receives Spirit of Community Award

    NFI North, Inc. recently presented Amy Siebert of Naples with the Individual Spirit of the Community Award, which is presented to someone who serves as an example of superior performance in their agency. Recipients of the award are exemplary leaders, have made exceptional accomplishments during their tenure, provide a high level of creativity and innovation […]

  • Stage set for next edition of Lake Region’s Got Talent

    The stage is set for Lake Region Community Theatre’s 7th Annual Lake Region’s Got Talent. Over 20 acts auditioned at the beginning of December and all moved to the quarterfinals. LRCT is very excited about the variety and caliber of the acts. The acts have been divided into two quarterfinal groups. The first group of acts performing […]

  • Casco kicks off New Year with town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco is getting right down to business, holding its special town meeting during the first week of the New Year. Both Warrant Articles involve budgetary items — on-going improvements at the Memorial Park and ballfields, and the purchase of a new ambulance. The Special […]

  • Naples to hear comments on ordinances

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Someone called the Naples town hall asking about a business permit to open a sex-toy retail store. What was born from that request was a moratorium on adult entertainment. The moratorium is short-term fix until such time the town can draft and put into place a permanent […]

  • SLS’ Mayhew named Health Teacher of the Year

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Roxanne Mayhew was younger, she enjoyed being active in sports and thought that one day she would like to pass that same enjoyment onto young children.  “My passion has always been to help students realize how healthy habits early on will help them live longer, productive lives,” Mayhew […]