Archive for ‘News’

  • Camp Sunshine to build major rec center

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – While building permits typically slow down during the winter, one non-profit known around the region has a big construction project in the works. “A permit was issued for Camp Sunshine. Camp Sunshine is building an indoor recreation center. It is a huge facility with a rock […]

  • Ukes sound good — Woodmakers wow LRMS with musical gifts

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — At the height of winter, some people like to vacation where the temps are warmer — someplace like Hawaii. On the Friday before February Vacation began, students at Lake Region Middle School (LRMS) got a taste of Hawaii. Six handcrafted ukuleles — including one electric uke — […]

  • Timber sale nets Casco 10K

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – From towering trees that bring in good prices in the form of lumber to the sand and salt that helps vehicles maneuver on the roads and public easements, Casco Town Manager Dave Morton covered the spectrum in his report to the selectmen. The revenue-generating timber harvest […]

  • Rufus Porter Museum director leaving

    Rufus Porter Museum director, Martha Cummings, is leaving to pursue professional interests in southern New Hampshire. She and her husband, Al, look forward to living closer to family and the Seacoast area. They expect to make the transition by June. Cummings began her association with the Bridgton museum in 2014 as a docent and member […]

  • Naples gym roof to be patched; leak forces gym closure

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – The Naples Town Gymnasium is temporarily closed because of a leak from the ceiling that prompted town officials to tarp the floor. All exercise classes have been rescheduled or are being held at other venues. Definitely, the gym will be open again for Crosswalk food pantry […]

  • One on One with…Keeping the Blues Alive award winner Lucky Clark

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer SWEDEN — When Louis “Lucky” Clark was teaching art at Warsaw Middle School in Pittsfield, a new student arrived in his classroom. At the time, one of his works in progress was hanging — a God’s eye mobile he was making for Pat Benatar’s daughter. The student inquired about […]

  • Electronic sign — Not a bright idea; selectmen looking at other options

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Diana Channell is just one of several North High Street residents who strongly believe placing an electronic sign at the Town Hall is not a bright idea. “It seems that our concerns as neighbors don’t matter. How can they (selectmen) be looking at signs when the people close to […]

  • Colin Holme takes over LEA leading role

    By Marguerite Wiser Special to The News Colin Holme stepped up to become the new executive director of the Lakes Environmental Association this winter. Holme succeeds Peter Lowell, who served as director for the past 46 years. The transition was planned for several years, but has been in full swing for the last year, with […]

  • CDBG funds for ball field, rink, street upgrades?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer In early fall, Harmon Field saw a major upgrade when the town installed a new playground. Smiles on the faces of players and spectators could grow bigger as town officials weigh the idea of using $45,000 in community development block grant funds to construct a new snack shack, two […]

  • Naples board rebuked for opinions

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The locally elected selectmen heard the words of a Naples resident who was displeased with comments they had made during a previous regular meeting. Essentially, after praising the town for offering online viewings of the municipal meetings, the Naples property-owner took board members to task for insensitive […]