Archive for ‘News’

  • Naples cupola fundraising effort underway

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Merry Watson remembers climbing up into the belfry on the Bay of Naples Inn, which was known by the locals as the Naples hotel. “I remember the cupola. I climbed in it in ‘64 before they tore it down. I didn’t mind the bats at all,” Merry […]

  • One on One with…Pam Grant

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — When Pam (Watkins) Grant was a little girl, she called Casco home. While she was busy living life with her parents and her siblings, with her friends at school and with her friends during summer vacation, Pam wasn’t aware of the rich history all around her. If […]

  • Medical consultant helps to improve patient care

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES – A medical consultant that has been hired by three neighboring fire and rescue departments has been helpful in bringing about improvements in patient care by first responders. “We have a medical director and we started doing quarterly reviews” according to Deputy Chief Mark Scribner. Members of the […]

  • Lucky Rescue #7 gives patients, medics smoother ride

        By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Whenever there is a medical emergency or injury, a first responder has a single-minded focus on the patient. Meanwhile, who is looking out for the medic on call? Maybe the question should be: What is looking out for the medic on call? The last addition […]

  • Planners recommend marijuana moratorium; table cultivation proposal, pass new office building

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer While recreational use of marijuana is not a land-use question, Steve Collins feels town planners can voice their concerns over the current lack of regulations. After reading an article recently published in the Maine Townsman, Collins asked fellow Bridgton Planning Board members to discuss whether they should request selectmen […]

  • Sign ordinance gets Naples public hearing in April

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Change is a sign of the times. Business owners need signs to let potential customers know where they are located and also to advertise their business. Business owners, especially those who are new to town or those who have plans to replace their existing sign, need […]

  • Fixture upgrade bright idea for SAD 61

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Switching to LED lighting appears to be a very bright idea. Andy Madura, director of Transportation, Maintenance and Food Service, estimates that SAD 61 will save $14,000 to $15,000 yearly by changing classroom light fixtures to LEDs. SAD 61 has entered an Efficiency Maine program to switch out existing […]

  • Man dies in Pike’s Farm apartment fire

    The State Fire Marshal’s Office says smoking is the suspected cause of a Bridgton apartment fire Friday night. Randall Harmon, 73, a resident of the Pike’s Farms apartment complex located at 116 South High Street, died in the blaze. Firefighters were called to the second floor apartment just after 7:30 p.m. and found Harmon’s body […]

  • Naples 2017 budget takes form, leases bring town income

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Budget season is in full swing. With the audit completed, Naples Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak was able to wrap up a draft of the proposed budget. The budget draft was copied for the Naples selectmen and for members of the Naples Budget Committee. On Monday night, Paraschak […]

  • Resident suggests food pantry funding be private, not taxpayer dollars

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Bob Casimiro created a trust to support the efforts of groups, like Community HELP, that helps those in need. So, he encouraged selectmen Tuesday night to deny a $7,500 request from the Bridgton Food Pantry for Community Development Block Grant funds. While Casimiro feels the pantry does admirable work, […]