Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton: Question 3, Opt-in or stay the course?

    Editor’s note: Bridgton has three referendum ballot questions on the Nov. 5 warrant. Question 3 is by citizen petition, “Shall the Town adopt the Town of Bridgton Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance?” By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As Maine nears the opening of adult use marijuana storefronts, a local cultivation operation wants to be able […]

  • Naples: Three candidates seeks selectboard seat

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Typically, Naples residents reseat their selectmen during the school budget referendum in May. However, circumstances have shifted the race for the Naples Board of Selectmen to Nov. 5, which is the traditional Election Day for the rest of the nation. In the coming weeks, Naples residents who […]

  • Vacancy finally filled, Bridgton has new Community Development Director

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer The search for a Community Development Director is finally over. After rejecting a couple of candidates, the selectboard unanimously voted 5–0 to confirm Linda L. LaCroix of North Adams, Mass., as the town’s new development director. LaCroix, 58, was “honored” and greatly “appreciative” for the opportunity as she enters […]

  • The AT — A challenge conquered

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Like many growing up in the Lake Region, Nicole Fox of Naples developed a genuine love of the outdoors. She hiked as a child and teenager, but it wasn’t an activity that she often pursued. That changed in college — believe it or not — when she left the […]

  • Keep up the momentum for the Monument

    By Liam Opie Special to The News To the general public of Bridgton and Lake Region, it has been nearly a year since I, and fellow members of Joshua L. Chamberlain Camp No. 69, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, have started our project for a monument and supplemental gravestones, to be placed […]

  • Town approves streetscape plan change

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer While a plan may not necessarily be carved in stone, last minute changes can create logistical problems and add costs. Bridgton selectmen wrestled with the idea of altering the streetscape blueprint after being approached by the Oberg family regarding saving a parking space in front of their Main Street […]

  • Building projects on Harrison’s horizon?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON —Building projects could be on Harrison’s horizon. One — a new Parks & Recreation building — is a little more pressing, while the other — construction of a new Public Works facility — is likely a longer-term goal. Town Manager Tim Pellerin informed selectmen at their September meeting […]

  • Group asks for help with Thompson Lake dam

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The nonprofit group that protects the water quality of Thompson Lake requested that Casco use its voice to help the Town of Oxford put into place a maintenance plan for the dam. Thompson Lake Environmental Association (TLEA) co-presidents spoke to the Casco Board of Selectmen, providing the […]

  • Countdown starts on plowable road list

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — For some, Halloween is the eleventh hour to pick up candy for trick-or-treaters or to put the finishing touches on a costume. Oct. 31 is also the deadline for Casco residents who live on public easements to meet the requirements to continue to have those roads plowed […]

  • Leaf peepers might add some ‘blues’ to their voyage

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some leaf peepers might want to add the blues to their Sunday drive. When someone moves into a new place, it’s typical to have a house warming. It’s taken a few years of making improvements; and now the Maine Blues Heritage Foundation is ready to show off […]