Archive for ‘News’

  • Edes Falls dam removal put on ice until next summer

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Every thing has its season. The conversation about a proposal to remove some remaining portions of the Edes Falls dam is being put on ice. How much of the remaining dam to remove — in order to better facilitate the upriver journey of spawning salmon — will […]

  • No shave zone, all for a good cause

    Want to join the Bridgton Police Department in supporting a good cause? As part of “No Shave November,” BPD officers will be growing beards and raising money for the Cumberland County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) — “your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for […]

  • Local drug take back drive nets 270 pounds

    Last Saturday was Drug Take Back Day, held at the Bridgton Community Center. Bridgton Police took away six boxes containing 270 pounds. Maine took in a total of 31,180 pounds. “Thanks to all who participated in the ‘Drug Take Back’ day. This is an important event that helps to keep dangerous drugs out of the […]

  • ‘6 Who Care’ honoree, Barbara Autio — Big heart for critters in need

    Barbara Autio of Bridgton has a special place in her heart for the little critters at Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. “I’ve always loved animals, and I love this shelter. I love the animals here, and I love the people here. I’m just obsessed with it,” she said in a video as one of the recent […]

  • At The Ballot Box

    BRIDGTON • Voters decided to give local officials more time to develop ordinances regarding adult use and medical marijuana, rejecting Question 3 (to adopt the Town of Bridgton Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance) by a 725 to 453 margin. • Voters supported Land Use Ordinance amendments, 642 to 480, and a repeal of the Affordable Housing […]

  • Events to salute our veterans

    Saturday, Nov. 9 NAPLES — All Veterans supper, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Post 155 in Naples. Free for veterans and a guest, public welcome and pays $7 per person. Traditional bean supper; dancing to music played by DJ Shannon Plummer from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 HARRISON — Harrison Historical Society program honoring […]

  • Tariffs on China skyrocket fireworks cost

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — International politics could have an impact on an extremely popular holiday in Naples. The tariffs on imports from China will very likely bump up the cost of the Independence Day fireworks display on the Causeway. However, that event is more than six months away. A lot could […]

  • Hotel Bridgton appeal decision expected Wednesday

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Will the Planning Board’s approval of Hotel Bridgton stand? Or, will an appeal reverse the decision? The answer comes this Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. The Bridgton Board of Appeals last Thursday failed to cast formal votes regarding six “points of errors” filed by Attorney David Lourie, representing […]

  • Hall Funeral Home sold, but expect that same “family” feel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer CASCO — When Eric Hall thought it might be time to change careers after serving as a funeral home director for the past 25 years, he hoped history might repeat itself. He had developed good relations with several nearby funeral homes, and thought they might be interested. “I tried […]

  • Bridgton: Question 2, Housing preference repeal

    Bridgton’s ballot on Nov. 5 includes three referendum questions up for consideration. Question 2 reads, “Shall an Ordinance entitled Nov. 5, 2019 Repeal of the Town of Bridgton Affordable Housing Local Preference Ordinance be enacted?” By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Bridgton continues to evolve, selectmen felt it was time to take a look […]