Archive for ‘News’

  • Bridgton loses historical voice with Tom Gyger’s passing

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When longtime friend Jon Evans was asked to describe Tom Gyger, he called him “an open book, that sometimes was hard to read.” “A complex man, very caring, completely devoted to his family and community,” he added. “Always deep in thought, I wondered how he ever slept! We did […]

  • Bridgton selectmen notes: Resident concerned about BH’s future

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer With Bridgton experiencing unprecedented growth, resident Ursula Flaherty is concerned about whether the local hospital will meet the needs of the community in wake of numerous physician departures and some reduction of services. “Hospitals are facing complex issues,” Flaherty told selectmen during the public comment on non-agenda items, especially […]

  • Residents riled over Casco law limiting number of dogs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – A notice of an ordinance violation served by the Town of Casco to a family who owns more than two dogs in the Village District has sparked a wildfire of worry among animal owners in this town. Casco Animal Control Officer (ACO) Jessica Jackson spoke to the […]

  • Casco considers health insurance for part-time employees

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Expanding health care coverage to part-time town employees is being considered by local selectmen. Currently, health insurance is offered to full-time town employees. Those people working less than 40 hours a week have the option to purchase insurance plans. As it stands, health insurance is also provided […]

  • Bridgton 250: Poem to commemorate the Bash — Ken Gibbs

    By Ken Gibbs Page through the tale of Bridgton The history of a rural town, Find a long preface of pleasant hills, Swift streams, glacial ponds, Forests of wild cherry, pine, oak, Stands of long-forgotten chestnut, Paths of vanished native folk. Then, a new chapter, a settler’s dream Of Pondicherry in Maine, and the wilds […]

  • Bridgton 250: My dad left me challenging puzzle to solve — Frank Howell

    By Frank A. Howell July 3, 2018 My Dad, C.F. “Pete” Howell, had a mischievous sense of humor. As a self-taught engineer, Pete’s love for the creative found various ways to manifest…and, reach across the decades. Several months ago, I was contacted by Mike Davis of the Bridgton Historical Society and asked to take a […]

  • Bridgton 250: ‘Today we stand united as one people’ — Mike Davis

    By Michael J. Davis Assistant Director Bridgton Historical Society Greetings, people of the Town of Bridgton. We stand gathered here today to celebrate a momentous occasion, one which sets our town apart from most in the annals of Maine history. In our world today, a hundred different causes each compete for our attention, our participation, […]

  • Teens injured in early morning crash, FPD expect criminal charges to be filed

    FRYEBURG — Five teens were injured early last Friday morning when the car they were riding in struck a tree off Haley Town Road in Fryeburg. Fryeburg Police, Fire and Rescue responded to Haley Town Road just after 3:30 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash involving eight juveniles. The white 1999 Cadillac Escalade was being […]

  • One on One with…Michael Davis — Leader of 250th Bridgton birthday bash driven by passion for history

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Michael Davis was worried. The clocking was ticking and little planning had been done to prepare for Bridgton’s 250th anniversary. “At first, the town wanted to take care of it. They tried to form an Events Committee, but no one volunteered,” said Davis, who is Bridgton Historical Society’s Board […]

  • Wastewater system upgrade critical to Bridgton’s future

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer In about 10 minutes, Brent Bridges was able to fully explain why Bridgton is in dire need of a major wastewater system expansion. The professional engineer, who is the senior client manager (governmental and institutional projects) at Woodard & Curran of Portland, recently gave Bridgton selectmen an overview of […]