Archive for ‘News’

  • Published poet digs Bridgton

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Daniel James Webb is living ‘the life of Riley.’ He sold a home in Cape Cod — he owned a home in Cape Cod, which he purchased when it was a buyer’s market and turned around during the seller’s market. He published a book of poetry called Short-Shorts. He […]

  • Proposed streetscape design receives selectmen’s approval

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Selling a wastewater system to taxpayers requires information showing need (engineers and superintendent deem Bridgton’s current status as “critical”), both in the present and in the future. Conversely, selling a “look” is best done by using photos and artist renditions. While selectmen approved the Main Street Streetscape project at […]

  • Lending library binds Girl Scout to town

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When Rebecca Caron went to visit her aunts in Michigan last summer, she noticed that a short distance from both of their homes was a lending library kiosk. She wondered why Naples didn’t have such a service. Later, that question turned into a year-long project to create […]

  • ACO suggests fines for loose animals

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — When someone is arrested for an OUI (operating a motor vehicle while under the influence) and there is a dog in the vehicle at the time, the local animal control officer (ACO) is dispatched. When someone dies and that person lives alone with their pet or pets, […]

  • Naples tables free EV chargers offer

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The locally-elected officials did not share the same level of enthusiasm as the presenter who promised electric vehicle charging stations that were free and fast. In fact, the Naples Board of Selectmen tabled a vote to accept or decline the charging station offer. Chris Nihan is the […]

  • Naples survey ordinance helps catch milfoil

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — If it was not for the ordinance in Naples requiring all points of entry that have multiple boats launching into Long Lake to be surveyed for invasive plants, the milfoil off Birch Point might not have been caught. (Birch Point is on the east end of Long […]

  • Town faces lawsuit over Salmon Point Road use

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Like many people, Carol Martini dislikes the path beachgoers must now take to get to the Salmon Point public beach. Residents complained about the longer hike to the waterfront. Martini is seeking court action against the town for instructing the general public to use the private way — a […]

  • Bridgton: Wastewater superintendent feels town is at “critical” juncture with existing system

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Michael Harris believes Bridgton is on borrowed time when it comes to the town’s wastewater system. With 30 years of experience, Harris told selectmen Tuesday night that the present system is “functioning,” but is near its end in regards to capacity. “Something has to happen if the town continues […]

  • Casco officials get little antsy about town manager search

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The locally-elected selectmen expressed their uneasiness about replacing longtime Casco Town Manager Dave Morton before he retires in June 2019. The town manager search was a topic on the agenda during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday. “We are waiting far too long for the […]

  • Wellness retreat promises to lift spirits, strengthen hearts

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer BRIDGTON — A testament to how much women benefit from and bond at the Mainely Women Wellness Retreat is demonstrated in a few ways, including women returning year after year. “Forty or 50 ladies come together and get to know one another. We celebrate sisterhood, have lots of fun. […]