Archive for ‘News’

  • A mother’s story — When addiction rears its ugly head

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer LOVELL — A phone call forever changed Lisa Hillman’s life. She appeared to be living the American dream. Lisa was a highly-successful healthcare administrator and fundraising executive for the local hospital in Annapolis, Md. As president of the hospital’s foundation, she spearheaded a drive to raise millions of dollars […]

  • Casco unloads tax-acquired lots

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Many times over the years, Casco’s elected officials have commented that the town shouldn’t be in the real estate business. However, one conundrum is that when a foreclosure occurs because of a back tax debt, the property falls into the hands of the town. In some cases, […]

  • Hatchery water intake pipes put in place

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It is not uncommon in the summer to see people swimming in Pleasant Lake. What is uncommon is someone taking a swim with a 12-foot ruler in their hands. On Tuesday, a crew was busy surveying the water intake pipes that had been put in place near […]

  • ‘Amazing young man’ dies from accidental shooting

    BALDWIN — Chance Gallant and some friends each month spent time at a gravel pit off Carl Burnell Road in Baldwin to sharpen their shooting skills. Sunday afternoon, the get-together turned deadly. At 1:45 p.m., Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies along with Sebago Rescue personnel responded to a report of a gunshot wound to the chest […]

  • Naples hires auditing firms for two jobs

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Town of Naples hired a new auditor, and retained its former auditing firm for the job of the transfer station budget. The Naples Board of Selectmen on July 24 discussed the bid proposals that had been submitted. For so many months that it almost spans a […]

  • Naples advertises town manager position

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — What Naples needs from its future town manager is someone who has a background in planning. Many a town manager has transitioned from a job in planning, according to Naples Chairman Jim Grattelo. The growth — particularly in the business sector — that Naples has been experiencing […]

  • Housing considered for Salmon Point campground manager

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Bridgton has needed to hire someone to manage Salmon Point Campground for the season, it has been “challenging” due to the lack of housing. Current manager Bob Morse had his own RV to park at the town-owned campground on Long Lake. If Bridgton requires the manager to be […]

  • One on One with…Dan Macdonald — Strong family ties key to dealership’s 70 years in the business

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Ever since the first time Dan Macdonald dangled the keys to a new car and handed them over to an anxious buyer, America’s love affair with automobiles has never seemed to wane. “It’s people’s independence. Their ability to say, ‘Here I am. I have arrived.’ It’s a success symbol,” […]

  • Tom Hancock’s life enriched Casco and beyond

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There was such an abundance of sunflowers placed upon the altar and the coffin that some of the stalks began to fall. The flowers were set into kinetic motion, causing one of the youngest family members to turn around and replace a few of the sunflowers that […]

  • Naples officials: No pause on pot moratorium

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The Naples Code Enforcement Office has been getting inquiries from parties interesting in purchasing property for marijuana growing operations. A state law designed to help launch agricultural businesses could allow a potential pot-growing business to sidestep submitting a site plan review with the local planning board. […]