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  • Fryeburg airport awarded $320,310 grant

    U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that nine airports across Maine — including Eastern Slope Regional Airport in Fryeburg — have been awarded a total of $3,490,995 from the Department of Transportation (DOT). “Maine’s regional airports are an essential piece of our transportation network, linking communities to other parts […]

  • Fundraising underway to launch Magic Lantern Innovation Lab, Learning Center

    ORONO — A $4 million fundraising campaign is underway to purchase the Magic Lantern, a theater and pub on Depot Street in Bridgton, and expand the community engagement it offers with the development of an innovation lab and learning center for youth. To date, the Maine 4-H Foundation has raised half of the $4 million […]

  • Recount declares Sebago winner

    SEBAGO — Scott Douglas is in, Philip Lowe is out. A recount Friday determined that Douglas was one vote better, 87–86 — than Lowe for the second of two seats on the Sebago Board of Selectmen. Last Tuesday, Christopher Parker won one three-year term by collecting 97 votes. The results were machine tabulated, which resulted […]

  • Fewer volunteers has Guild assessing Thrift, Coffee Shops’ future

    The Bridgton Hospital Guild is reassessing its future. The Guild is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting the capital needs of Bridgton Hospital. It also provides college scholarships to local high school seniors entering the fields associated with health care. It is a 100% volunteer organization, whose efforts have provided over a million dollars in […]

  • Three for two spots on Sebago board

    SEBAGO — There are two three-year positions open on the Sebago Board of Selectmen and three candidates have taken out papers and will be voted on at the May 28, 2019 town elections.  Two, Phil Lowe and Chris Parker, are currently selectmen and are running for reelection. Scott Douglas is running for the Board of […]

  • Naples: Voters back Explorer bus budget

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In a turnout that was almost double the usual, residents at Naples Town Meeting on Tuesday approved a $12.4 million budget that included some funding for the Lake Region Explorer. The Explorer bus funding was presented as a citizen’s initiative. For the past few years, the Naples […]

  • Naples: Milfoil law creates waves, sign ordinance passes

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Some might have guessed that the Town of Naples Sign Ordinance would garner a lot of responses. Yet, residents had no comments before approving the new ordinance at Naples Town Meeting on Tuesday. It was the milfoil ordinance that created some waves. The Sign Ordinance, which appeared […]

  • Casco selectmen cautious about bond proposal

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Taking out a bond would cover the costs of the Casco Fire Department’s needs and allow the town to finish improvements to the Memorial Field in a safe, timely manner. However, the idea of another bond doesn’t sit well with some local elected officials. “Bonding has always […]

  • Naples gears up for town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The town has mailed off the invitations and ordered the banners. While it might seem like such fanfare is reserved for holiday celebrations, getting the word out about Naples Annual Town Meeting is a priority because the date has changed from June to April. It’s April 30 […]

  • “Do the right thing” — Attorney makes final pitch to reverse motel foreclosure

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Attorney Richard Bryant admitted the town correctly followed procedure when it took possession of the First and Last Motel due to foreclosure. The town also reached agreement in Bridgton District Court with former owner Jo-Anne Connolly regarding eviction of present tenants (by May 1), as well as herself (by […]