Archive for ‘News’

  • Casco manager job to be advertised after holidays

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The year-end holidays are not the best time to advertise for a managerial job. Therefore, the advertisements for the Casco town manager position will not be posted until mid-January or early February. That is according to Dave Barrett, the Director of Personnel Services and Labor Relations for […]

  • LR Drama Club presents, ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer What was Anne Frank like? Paige Goldstein carefully read Anne’s diary to get a sense of her personality and morals. “The most challenging part of playing Anne Frank is portraying the development of her maturity and world views over her two years of living in the attic. She begins […]

  • Casco trying to buy rescue watercraft

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Casco Fire and Rescue Department has the opportunity to purchase an 18-foot rigid hull rescue watercraft from the Cape Elizabeth Fire and Rescue Department. The rescue boat is fully-equipped and water-ready. The only catch is that, at a reduced price of $12,000, the window of opportunity […]

  • Bella Point/DLTC buys Hicks Family Services; healthcare facilities change ‘model’

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When David Hicks awoke Tuesday, his life had changed. After dedicating most of his life to taking care of the needs of people, especially the elderly, Hicks realized he no longer had a job. “It was very strange,” he said. Tuesday marked the change in ownership of Hicks Family […]

  • Bridgton voters ‘invest’ in future, growth possibilities

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Town Manager Robert Peabody was asked to comment on the “Yes” vote to expand the wastewater system and renovate Main Street, he simply said, “Wow!” Voters soundly approved three referendum questions that will significantly improve Bridgton’s infrastructure. “Voters overwhelmingly made the decision to invest in Bridgton’s future,” Peabody […]

  • Radon in Naples Fire Station water

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The water filtration system that was installed at the Naples Town Hall is working well and the water is safe to drink. It’s a good thing that the filtration system is doing its job, because one is now needed at the Naples Fire Station. There are high […]

  • MDOT to reduce speed limits on Route 11

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Even the most cautious of drivers occasionally looks at the speedometer to discover he or she is driving faster than the speed limit. It’s so easy, especially on pavement that is in good condition. Then, there is the percentage of the population that feels the need to […]

  • On the Ballot: Senate District 18, Lisa Keim vs. James Wilfong

    Senate District 18 — Incumbent Lisa Keim (R) against James Wilfong (D). D18 towns within the BN coverage area include: Lovell, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden and Waterford. Name: Lisa Keim Age: 45 Political Party: Republican, Senate District 18 Family: Married, three adult children Education: Marketing & Leadership, BS, University of Southern Maine Occupation: Homemaker, homeschooler Organizations: […]

  • On the Ballot: Senate District 19, James Hamper vs. Michael McKinney

    Senate District 19 — Incumbent James Hamper (R) against Michael McKinney (D). D19 towns within the BN coverage area include: Bridgton, Harrison, Naples, Sebago, Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Hiram and Otisfield. Name: James Hamper Age: 63 Party: Republican Family: Married for 42 years, two adult chidden, four grandchildren Education: Associates, UMA Occupation: Residential carpenter, 45 years […]

  • On the Ballot: House District 71, Doretta Colburn vs. Sawin Millett Jr.

    House District 71 — This race features two new candidates, Doretta Colburn (D) against Sawin Millett Jr. (R). D71 towns within the BN coverage area include: Sweden and Waterford. Name: Doretta M. Colburn Age: 62 Political Party: Democrat Family: Married with three grown children, five grandchildren Education: MDiv (Masters of Divinity) from Yale Occupation: Farmer, […]