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  • Murphy wins Bridgton selectman’s race; Farmers’ Market receives big favorable vote

    As the nation watched final numbers for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump trickle in from key swing states after 2:30 a.m., many local town clerks had long called it a night. With polls closing at 8 p.m., tallies started to arrive via e-mail beginning at 9:24 p.m., when Melissa St. John filed Harrison […]

  • Saluting our veterans with special events

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Veterans Day has been observed in the United States for almost a century. It was first established to mark the end of World War I, which ended on Nov. 11, 1918. At first, the legal holiday was called Armistice Day. That was put into place by a federal act, […]

  • Gold Star families share sorrow, pride

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The irony of life unfolded when Mainer Julia Buxaum learned of her son’s death on Memorial Day eight years ago. On Oct. 15, Buxaum found comfort in the stories and compassion of other people who have lost family members to the overseas conflicts since 9-11. The American […]

  • Election 2016: Senate District 19

    Senate District 19 Towns: Bridgton, Brownfield, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, Hiram, Naples, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Porter, Sebago Incumbent: James Hamper (R) Challenger: Joseph Chisari (D) CANDIDATE PROFILE Joseph Chisari I am 46, married for 19 years, raising two sons. James Hamper 1023 King Street, Oxford Married to Lynn, 40 years. Residential carpenter, 43 years (37 years […]

  • Election 2016: Senate District 18

    Senate District 18 Towns: Andover, Bethel, Buckfield, Byron, Canton, Dixfield, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hartford, Hebron, Lincoln Plantation, Livermore Falls, Livermore, Lovell, Magalloway Plantation, Mexico, Milton Township, Newry, North Oxford Unorganized Territory, Peru, Roxbury, Rumford, South Oxford Unorganized Territory, Stoneham, Stow, Sumner, Sweden, Upton, Waterford, West Paris, Woodstock Incumbent: John Patrick (D) Challenger: Lisa Kiem (R) […]

  • Election Day — It’s a big day this time around

    Election Day is Tuesday, with area polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will be busy in the booth, between selecting the country’s next president to the state and local level as to who will represent them in Augusta and Washington, D.C. In Bridgton, four candidates look to fill the vacant seat left by […]

  • Naples asked to better publicize meetings, executive sessions

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A resident recommended that the local public officials should better publicize specially-scheduled meetings, including those in executive session. On Monday, resident Jim Grattelo said he heard that the Naples Board of Selectmen met last week in executive session. He said he thought the meeting had not been […]

  • Selectmen notes: Bridgton names first full-time fire chief

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a career firefighter of 40 years, Stephen Fay knows the most valuable asset is people. Before Fay made any comments regarding his selection of being Bridgton’s first full-time fire chief, he asked for a moment of silence in memory of Captain Mike Field, who passed away Sept. 17. […]

  • One on One with…Cyndi Broyer

      By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Cyndi Broyer says she has been richly blessed in life with a loving and supportive husband and family, along with a rewarding career. “I have been taught to use these gifts, my time, my talents and my treasure, in the service of others,” she said. “One […]

  • Election 2016: State Senate 26

    State Senate District 26 Towns: Baldwin, Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish, Windham Incumbent: William Diamond (D) Challenger: Ryan McDonald (R) CANDIDATE PROFILE William Diamond Master’s degree Education American Legion Legislator of the Year Award Former teacher, principal and superintendent of schools, Windham and Raymond Small business owner 36 years Former Maine Secretary of State, eight […]