Archive for ‘News’

  • Casco battles beavers plugging up culverts

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The town has been busy as a beaver trying to outwit the beavers that have been culprits when it comes to culverts. It seems once a beaver sets its sights on a spot that would make a nice home, it is an ongoing skirmish around the culverts. […]

  • Naples: Debt write-offs, PP tax revenue, saving the cupula

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – The Naples Board of Selectmen on Tuesday dealt with debt write offs of money owed to Naples rescue; the review of personal property tax revenue; and the discussion of a historical-preservation project that should not be covered by tax dollars. Jim Turpin said there has been a […]

  • Fresh street look welcomed, but is a major unseen problem brewing?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As civil engineer Colin Dinsmore talked about “bump outs” and clearer defined crosswalks as part of Bridgton’s proposed new streetscape, Selectman Bear Zaidman had a deeper concern. While planting more trees, installing new lighting and adding benches to enhance the downtown’s visual appeal may be another big step in […]

  • Naples Golf to close, liquidate assets & sell

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A longtime golf business, one that was in existence at the turn of the century, will be in the process of liquidating assets and closing or being bought out. On Tuesday, the Naples Golf and Country Club (NGCC) announced the news about the company in a press […]

  • He has the holiday spirit! Toys for Tots serves 230-plus children

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Howard Summerford knew the best way to get into the Christmas spirit was to help someone else. Wearing a Santa’s cap, Howard greeted moms and dads last Thursday morning as they ventured into the Bridgton Alliance Church’s vestry. To their delight, they saw tables lining all three walls, full […]

  • Honesty, hard work take Burpee Pond far in life

        By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Burpee Pond wasn’t born and raised in Naples — that’s his wife’s family, the Dillinghams, who during the depression sold tracts of their property which became Sebago Lake State Park. Pond was born in “Farmington, Maine. I am from a family of 14 kids, nine […]

  • Revised sign ordinance includes residents’ wishes

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — In most respects, the contents of the proposed sign ordinance include what residents have requested. That’s because the Ordinance Review Committee has taken into account public comments and the town’s comp plan. The technology of digital signs has evolved. Currently, with the exception of the fire station’s […]

  • Bridgton working on income survey as part of sewer expansion project

    The Town of Bridgton is preparing to expand the capacity and upgrade the existing wastewater collection, treatment and treated effluent infrastructure. The existing sewer collection system will be expanded throughout the Downtown area and the Portland Road (Route 302) corridor. The project description and report is available to review at the town office. It includes […]

  • Future of Naples golf course uncertain; shareholders to meet Monday to discuss options

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The future of the Naples Golf and Country Club, Inc., is swinging in the balance. The company’s Board of Directors meeting on Monday night will have some bearing on the next step for the local recreational business. “Where we are at right now is we have a […]

  • Towns face shallow manager candidate pool

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer REGION — Some people end up volunteering or working part-time after retirement. It seems such a work arrangement can be beneficial to both retiree and the company or the agency doing the hiring. In the case of government, there is a job-networking service that provides the resumes of people […]