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  • Naples, Casco tax rates set

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Two neighboring towns announced their 2018–19 tax rates within a couple days of one another. In Naples, the town’s mil rate stayed the same: $13.35 per $1,000 of valuation. In the Town of Casco, the new tax rate is $15.40, which is a 30-cent increase. “We anticipated […]

  • Naples voting fraud complaint unfounded

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES—The Maine Secretary of State’s office determined a voting fraud accusation against the Town of Naples was unfounded. Naples resident “Karen Bogdan has persistently accused the town of not allowing her to vote” during the annual town meeting this year, according to Naples Town Manager John Hawley. “She had […]

  • Naples accused of voting fraud

    NAPLES — An unnamed Naples resident sent a letter to the Maine State Governor’s office and to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions, regarding voting fraud in the town. That same letter was received by the town staff. The letter was acknowledged, but it was not read […]

  • Brandy Crossing project questions remain; planners to hold site walk on Sept. 11

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The developer said he would address abutter-sensitive aspects of the Brandy Crossing project, and he did. The abutters, too, expressed their concerns about a subdivision development where the Naples Golf Course once operated. The golf course closed after a board of directors’ vote in December 2017. The […]

  • ‘Aware’ boat inspector makes a big save at Long Lake

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Addie Casali followed her instincts and likely saved Long Lake from an invasive plant attack. An inspector with Lakes Environmental Association for the past two summers, Addie encountered a boat from Lake Champlain on the last Saturday in July launching into Long Lake in Harrison. She knew Lake Champlain […]

  • Harrison to check liability before approving ATV road access request

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer HARRISON — Tim Pellerin has seen firsthand how ATV enthusiasts and the driving public can safely co-exist along the roadway. As town manager in Rangeley, Pellerin saw ATVs traveling along Main Street as locals and guests headed to restaurants and stores. Parking was developed for the all-terrain machines. The […]

  • Kids repay hospital care with act of kindness

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Each day, Lynne Allen reminds her daughters, Bella and Luci, of three words. Happy Smart Kind If the girls do something that achieves each word, then it has been a good day. The two youngsters checked each word off their list last Thursday morning when they arrived bright and […]

  • Casco selectmen meeting briefs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is an old adage that basically says if something is working well the best bet is to keep it the same. The Casco Board of Selectmen decided to stick with the same chairman and vice-chairman. During its first meeting in […]

  • Signs to let boaters know of shallow water at Kent’s Landing

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The water levels at Kent’s Landing are the opposite of that 1974 Johnny Cash song, “How high is the water momma?” While the shallow water might be great for the comfort levels of watchful mothers whose children haven’t learned to swim yet, it is not always suitable […]

  • Striking a middle ground: Arborist to inventory, evaluate Pondicherry Park trees

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Everyone wants Pondicherry Park to be a safe place to enjoy a walk or run while experiencing nature’s beauty. Mary Jewett, Lakes Environmental Association’s teacher/naturalist, and Heather Rorer, Loon Echo Land Trust conservation outreach manager, also want to keep the intown forest in a natural state. So, finding a […]