Archive for ‘News’

  • Residents seek to close streets to tractor trailer travel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Julie Harmon was worried about what could happen with more and more tractor trailer trucks traveling along narrow residential roadways like Cottage, Church, Gage, Fowler and Walker Streets. “We have an ongoing problem with tractor trailer trucks trying to come up these streets and failing to be able to […]

  • Blast of creativity sparks Shawn McHatton to debut novel

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Shawn McHatton had dabbled with writing a novel for some time, but last fall, the ideas and “blast of creativity” all came together in the form of his first published novel, Dead Man’s Mask. The Bridgton native now resides in California, and talked this week with The News via […]

  • ‘It’s been quite a ride,’ After four decades, Sportshaus to close as owners retire

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For over four decades, Marlise and Phil Libby have provided area residents and others from points near and far outlets to enjoy the great outdoors — be it cruising down the mountainside as crisp winter air bites at one’s cheeks or slowly paddling across the still lake as a […]

  • Senior meals means good food, friends & fun

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Casco resident Ruth Berry has lunch with other senior citizens every Monday.  “My husband died five years ago. I had to learn to cook by myself, cook for one. It’s hard to make only enough for me. Sometimes, my neighbor down the road — I give her […]

  • Police investigate teen’s death; await toxicology report

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer An Eliot teen’s death in Bridgton last week remains under investigation, according to Bridgton Police Chief Rick Stillman. Just before noon last Wednesday, Bridgton Police received a call of a suspected overdose on Pond Road. Officer Josh Muise responded and found an unresponsive 18-year-old female in a bedroom.  “Officer […]

  • Consultant hired to keep Naples Causeway vibrant

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Mike Morse has represented the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) during numerous Shoreland Zoning violations in southern Maine. Morse was the go-to guy when local code enforcement needed advice or a second opinion on how to proceed with a Shoreland Zoning violation. Recently, Morse resigned from his […]

  • First reading of Naples sign ordinance slated

    NAPLES — Sign in and speak up. Or show up and listen to what other residents have to say. A public hearing for the revised Naples Sign Ordinance will be held on Monday. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m., one hour before the Naples Board of Selectmen’s meeting. The location of the […]

  • ‘Gift’ opens door of opportunity to those with disabilities

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer BRIDGTON — It is a dream come to fruition. The Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit which provides work for people with developmental disabilities making buckwheat pillows and weighted blankets, has come to rest in Bridgton. The Bridges Foundation moved L-OMA, the company that produces and sells the products, from Standish […]

  • ‘Jump’ nets shelter over $19,000

    FREEZING FOR A VERY GOOD REASON — Some 73 “jumpers” braved the icy water at Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton at the 17th annual Freezing for a Reason benefit for Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. The “jump” was a major component of Bridgton’s Winter Carnival festivities. Shelter officials report that the jump raised over $19,000 in […]

  • Manager to work with parties on old town lease

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The lease renewal of the historic old town hall drew a crowd of people passionately representing two groups. The lease of the larger of two town-owned brick buildings was scheduled for renewal at the beginning of 2019. The old town hall is located on the hill above […]