Archive for ‘News’

  • Pot moratorium? Naples voters to decide

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The vote on a townwide Marijuana Moratorium will predate the expiration of the state’s moratorium. In fact, the town’s moratorium should be presented to the public for a vote in November, according to Naples Board Chairman Jim Grattelo. Resident Roger Clement asked about the status of moratorium […]

  • That’s entertainment at Fryeburg Fair

    By Rachel Andrews Damon Fryeburg Fair, established in 1851, has long mixed talent and entertainment of all kinds with their agricultural mission. Rudy Vallee, Tammy Wynette, Jeannie C. Riley, The Mamas & The Papas, Tiny Tim, Chubby Checker, Lady Antebellum and Jamey Johnson are just a few of the long list of performers that have […]

  • Manager pay out

    CORRECTION — There was a numerological error in the article entitled, “Accrued vacation time puts dent in account,” which appeared in the Sept. 7 edition of The Bridgton News. While watching the video of the Sept. 1 special meeting of the Naples Board of Selectmen, the reporter incorrectly heard $19,217 when in fact the chairman […]

  • Workshop: More comprehensive milfoil education needed

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Following a milfoil workshop at the Naples Town Hall, what participants walked away with is: A need for more comprehensive education. Everyone agreed that education about invasive aquatic plants would need to happen in all of the towns and involve the owners of all of the marinas […]

  • Study sees need for Central Fire Station expansion

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Steve Fay was hired as Bridgton’s new fire chief, he took a close look at how the department was operated and evaluated what its short- and long-terms needs were. A big piece of the puzzle is an aging Central Station on Gibbs Avenue, which fails to meet both […]

  • Cleanup complete, Sabatis Island reopens

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Sabatis Island is open for picnics and scenic walks on Moose Pond. The island had been closed for several weeks after a July tornado downed several trees. Forester Jack Wadsworth reported to Bridgton selectmen Tuesday night that a number of “diseased” white pine trees were also removed. Wadsworth projected […]

  • Firehouse Chatter: Chipping accident victim thanks rescuers

    By Jay Spenciner I’d been feeling a bit sorry for myself lately as I’d shortly be having a total knee replacement. That would mean no driving, no fire department, no exercising, no yoga for some time. Many of the things I enjoy would be out of reach for quite a while. It’s easy to get […]

  • Grange Hall buyer to renovate building

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Grange Hall will be renovated and will remain a viable structure in Casco Village. The Grange Hall has a buyer with those objectives in mind. The bid amount was $48,500. The buyer is Atlantic Home Construction. The Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday accepted the highest […]

  • Slugger coming to Bridgton as part of Community Field Day

    He is six feet tall and has white, fluffy cheeks and a tail — can anyone guess who is coming to Harmon Field in Bridgton to play kickball with elementary schoolchildren? It’s Slugger, the Portland Sea Dogs’ mascot! Yes, Slugger is returning for another free Community Field Day, on Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to […]

  • Milfoil outbreak prompts workshop

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Local elected officials have had milfoil on the brain. It has been the topic during the Naples Board of Selectmen meetings for the past several weeks. And, after the meetings, milfoil has been the center of conversations with lakefront residents. Milfoil will be the subject matter during […]