Archive for ‘News’

  • Dam leak to be fixed in spring

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Damn the things that do not get fixed or done before winter. Damn ‘em and put ‘em on the springtime to-do list. It is apparent that weather and other circumstances have forced the Town of Casco to wait until spring to address the current infrastructure projects that […]

  • Community H.E.L.P. closing

    Monday was a very sad day at Community H.E.L.P. says director and founder Patti Wininger. Community H.E.L.P. must vacate the premises on Nulty Street, which has been the store’s location for the past six years, within 90 days. “In those six years, Community H.E.L.P. has helped over 500 families,” Wininger said. A nonprofit, Community H.E.L.P. […]

  • Registration opens for Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth Road Race, Kids Fun Run

    Registration for the 42nd Annual 4 on the Fourth Road Race opened at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15. The online registration website can be accessed from the race’s website (www.fouronthefourth.com). Race Director Jim Cossey reports that more than 200 runners registered for the four-mile race on the first day. In 2017, more than 500 […]

  • Letters spur new Naples policy

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Interim Naples Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz did not get winded while reading the three lengthy letters aloud. However, after he was finished, a selectman asked if he needed a glass of water. It was the topic of the Bay of Naples Inn cupola that inspired three citizens […]

  • Hannaford to expand store, upgrade parking, lighting

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Mitchell Feeney has heard these words before. It’s too small. Hannaford will expand its Bridgton grocery store by 10,000 square feet this year, and create additional parking space to launch its popular “To Go” curbside pickup program. Feeney, who is Hannaford’s real estate manager, along with Amy Gray, a […]

  • Towns approach pot retail stores differently

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Naples Interim Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz compared the marijuana moratorium to getting a flu shot. “This is like a flu inoculation — it is better to have it than not,” he said. What that means is the moratorium protects the town from having retail stores locate in […]

  • Board to explore community development director options

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer With Bridgton facing another Community Development Director vacancy, Selectman Bear Zaidman thinks it is a good time to explore all options. Rather than zip off a help wanted ad to fill the position — a vacancy created when the town declined to extend Audrey Knight’s contract after six months […]

  • Passing of the Chalmers’ torch

    The Chalmers Insurance torch has been passed. “It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we announce that Bruce and Bill Chalmers will be transferring ownership of the Chalmers Insurance Group to the fourth generation of Chalmers family members, Jim Chalmers and Dottie Chalmers Cutter, effective Jan. 1, 2018,” the company announced. “Bill and I […]

  • Cupola causes controversy; coordinator sought

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — For every resident who passionately supports saving the cupola and moving it to a spot where it can be enjoyed by the general public, there are at least two residents who adamantly oppose using tax dollars to accomplish this. That is according to Naples Chairman Jim Grattelo […]

  • Casco Village Library gets older, wiser

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is said that with age comes wisdom. Last year, the Casco Village Library observed its 65th year anniversary and several special events that were part of the celebration prompted patrons to ask for more of the same. Playing classic movies on the big screen at the […]