Archive for ‘News’

  • Big save— Invasive plant found on jet-ski

    By Mary Jewett Lakes Environmental Association Ella Sulloway of Bridgton made a big “save” this summer. On Sunday, July 21, Ella was working as a courtesy boat inspector from the Lakes Environmental Association at Sebago Lake State Park. Ella was about halfway through her eight-hour shift when a jet-ski came to the ramp, traveling from […]

  • Pursuing their passion to brew — Two years in the making, Fluvial Brewery arrives

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Shaun Graham clearly remembers how the first batch of beer he brewed with a kit tasted. “It was terrible,” he said. His passion to brew pushed Shaun to study the craft, brew, adjust, seek advice and brew over and over again. Now, Shaun and Lisa Graham are […]

  • Pike’s Corner fix will take time

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — If it is permissible, the Town of Casco may push ahead paying for whatever solution is most appropriate for the dangerous intersection known as Pike’s Corner. The upcoming meeting between the new town manager and the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) may shed some light on what […]

  • New Casco town manager files first report

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer  CASCO — The town manager announced plans to create a Facebook account for the Town of Casco. Also, a new face will be wielding the chairman’s gavel. The Casco Board of Selectmen met Tuesday after a three-week hiatus, and some changes are taking place.  New Chairman Thomas Peaslee is […]

  • Kranin RE collecting contributions to help assault victim

    Halimo Azair, who suffered injuries to her arms, face and head in an assault at her Dawes Hill Road home in Harrison last week, has been a respected and valued employee of Krainin Real Estate’s vacation rental department for eight years.   “We were all heartbroken by the events of July 19, and have taken […]

  • Community Theatre presents ‘James and the Giant Peach’

    As children’s writers go, Roald Dahl is arguably one of the best. His books are fun, quirky and unique — James and the Giant Peach is no exception. After the initial release of the book in 1961, James and the Giant Peach was transformed into an exciting and eccentric musical in 2010. The rights for […]

  • Aquarium club shares knowledge, love of fish

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SEBAGO — Ribbons of sunlight skirt around the canopy of trees and illuminate the surface of the creek. It seems peaceful and quiet with only a few minnows passing through. However, there is a lot more going on beneath the surface of the creek than one realizes. Sam Rutka, […]

  • Fire Marshal to revisit seating capacities

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Seating capacity determinations is something that many local establishments are lacking in Naples. A resident brought up his concerns about establishments not displaying occupancy limits, and there being no one to enforce this. “I didn’t know that our restaurants didn’t have seating capacities listed,” resident Bob Nyberg […]

  • Medical marijuana standards sent back to PB for more work; selectmen meeting notes

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Ordinances require “tweaking” from time to time. With review from legal counsel, the Planning Board brought proposed amendments to the town’s Land Use Ordinance to selectmen Tuesday night. Planning Chairman Deb Brusini walked selectmen through the changes and explained why “legal” was suggesting the revisions. Selectmen agreed to place […]

  • Residents’ complaints lead to Naples public forum

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — It is an example of giving the people what they want. What they want is a voice in the continued development of Naples. Residents have been commenting and complaining about the aesthetics of Naples and the late-night noise in Naples. The selectmen and the staff at the […]